Hi friend! I’m here to share my mom’s homemade bread recipe with you. It’s easy, simple and delicious. This is the only recipe I have EVER used to make bread because it’s come out perfect for me every single time. On top of that, it makes 4 loaves of bread. One for now, 3 to …
Plastic waste and birthday parties go hand in hand. From the crinkly plastic baggies of party favors, to the red solo cups, forks, styrofoam plates, tablecloths and balloons–almost everything at a kids birthday party is plastic! It makes sense. It’s cheap, it’s disposable, and clean up is almost too good to be true! Just drag …
I have a confession to make. I still use plastic. And I don’t see any foreseeable end to it in my near future (certainly not while I’m living in Japan). Am I always striving to find ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably? Yes. But do I think I’ll be able to be completely …
Last month my in-laws came to visit and we all took the bullet train down to spend 6 days in Kyoto and Osaka. Our first three days we spent in Kyoto, which used to be the capital of Japan. I’ve always heard “If you want to experience the real Japan, spend time in Kyoto instead …
Glass jars are a staple in a sustainable household and can be used for so many different things. I aspire to own less instead of more, therefore any single item that can fulfill multiple purposes is near and dear to my heart. This is one of the reasons why glass jars have earned their place …
What if I could tell you that you can go zero waste without spending any money? Trust me, you can. The zero waste movement is gaining more and more momentum every day (yay!) as people are waking up to the environmental implications of the waste they produce. However, as more people gain interest in zero …
Since embarking on my zero waste journey, I’ve cut back on plastic waste all over the household. However, the one place that produces the most plastic is in our kitchen. During my No Plastic Week Challenge, I decided to keep a meal log to share some recipes that you should be able to make without …
After being on my zero waste journey for 5 months now, I decided to go one week plastic-free. Let me tell you, it was hard! Japan is not the most zero-waste friendly country, not one bit. With my husband out of town for the week, it was the perfect opportunity for me to eliminate my …
Since embarking on my zero waste journey, I’ve started following a ton of zero waste bloggers and social media influencers on Facebook, Instagram, or by subscribing to their blogs. I used to have a negative connotation with the phrase “social media influencers,” but these people are using their power for good! I can’t tell you …
Climate change is happening. It’s real, it’s scary, and it’s undeniable. Our earth is giving us warning signs left and right, imploring us to change our ways before it’s too late. Some recent news stories I’ve come across: State of Emergency Declared After 50 Polar Bears Invade Russian Town Massive cavity opening in Antarctic glacier …
