these last few weeks have been so busy for our little fam. we’ve been out of town visiting family the last couple of weekends, had visitors this weekend, and are headed out of town this week again! traveling with two toddlers is no easy feat and i have to admit, i’m already dead tired. i [...]
Tag: Less Waste
Slowing Down Fast Fashion
*cover image source: sustainability.uq.edu Fast fashion is the term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to the stores to align with new trends. Fast fashion allows mainstream consumers to purchase trendy clothing at an affordable price. The quicker turn-around of “fashionable” items began in the 90’s when shopping went from an [...]
Composting 101
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 [...]
Where to Start: The 5 Easiest Swaps
*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 [...]
5 Ways to Lessen the Laundry Load
Everyone knows laundry never freaking ends with kids. Never. I’m either staring at the laundry bin with fear, throwing a load in and promptly forgetting about it, hoping the dryer can get out the new must smell, or staring at the dried clothes thrown all over the house wondering whose going to put them away. [...]
