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father’s day is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about that special man in our lives…. whether our own father, or our baby daddy. if they’re anything like the men in my life, they deserve some special TLC. here’s a few earth-friendly ideas to treat your men like the kings they are. [...]
quick reminder: on your journey to save the planet, be sure you're saving yourself too. taking care of ourselves can often fall in last place. ESPECIALLY as moms, or care-takers of any kind, which so many of us women are. stating we need an hour of "self-care" a day can seem like an impossible task, [...]
I’ve been composting for a month or so now, and I think I have it down... kind-of. I thought I would share a quick 101 to show you just how easy it is to get started. Buy a kitchen bin. Like this, or this. There’s a filter in the top so there’s no smell. Identify a [...]
I may have the world’s most sensitive armpits. Seriously. I decided to go au natural, and have since been trying to find the perfect deodorant. Now, the below are all packaged in plastic - so they’re not perfect, but bear with me on my journey here. Keep in mind, if you haven't switch or are [...]
I am not a recipe crafter or a fancy chef, especially with two bouncing toddlers at my feet. I tend to buy items that sound good and figure out what I can make using them that night. Sometimes I meal plan on the weekend, sometimes I reference other recipes, sometimes I literally just throw things [...]
*header image from Medium I know there's a ton of seasoned pros out there; people who have been doing less or no-waste for years and inspire me to follow suit. But most of us are just learning of the movement & recognizing the importance of taking action now. It seems overwhelming knowing there is a [...]
Easter is coming! For those of you that celebrate, you know there's lots of traditions and steps that make the holiday what it is. I just wanted to share what we'll be doing to make it a bit more eco-friendly! I linked all the products at the bottom of the post! 1. Egg Dying. I [...]
Ever since I became a Startingbloc Fellow, (a social entrepreneurship fellowship program) back in 2012, I have been following/stalking the development of sustainable companies and their growth in mainstream popularity. I’m so pleased to see the continuing adoption of the B Corp (Benefit Corps) certification by brands, and the increased awareness for what it means [...]
