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Last weekend, Josh and I buckled down to spring clean our entire house in one day. You can read about that entire experience right here. Along the way, I tested a new trick to keep our home smelling fresh that I think you’ll really like! How I Keep Our Home Smelling Fresh (Even with Pets) … Read more
Sinking funds are a simple way to save money for out-of-the-ordinary purchases. Read on to see how a sinking fund can improve your zero waste experience! Back in 2014, I was fortunate to participate in Financial Peace University: a wonderful financial coaching seminar taught by Dave Ramsey. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain control … Read more
This homemade zero waste toothpaste recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and works just as well as any conventional toothpaste on the market! Toothpaste is one of those products that Josh and I used to go through like wildfire. I have sensitive teeth, so conventional brands often bothered me. We’d try a couple, then ditch … Read more
If there is one concept that has been foundational to my Zero Waste journey it’s this: you need far less stuff than you think. That’s right. It’s decluttering time! Now, I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist by any stretch of the word (at least not yet), but I have certainly learned the value of “lightening the load.” Clearing away the things … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It’s gratitude day. This afternoon, I am enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with my aunt’s family and a few of my wonderful cousins in the lovely Colorado mountain town of Windsor. When Josh and I moved to Cheyenne, we knew instantly how totally lucky we were to live near family; it’s seriously such a treat! … Read more
When Josh and I went zero waste, one of the first things to go was bottled countertop cleaner. I’ve always been wary of the stuff – the chemical ingredients list is, like, 200 items long – so it wasn’t hard to let go of. But finding a zero waste option wasn’t nearly as easy as I expected … Read more
Between plastic buckets, single use mopping pads, and chemical-filled disinfectants, your mopping routine can have quite the impact on the environment. If you’re looking to go zero waste or just lessen your impact on the world, adopting a zero waste mopping routine can be a good way to start. Here’s all you need to know … Read more
Vegetarian vs. vegan vs. plant-based. How do you tell which is which? The nuances may seem subtle to many, but to people who practice these lifestyles, the differences matter a great deal. Here’s the breakdown. The subtle differences between vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets have been a source of confusion for years. As a person eating a plant-based diet the majority of … Read more
The health of the environment depends on people like us to make positive and sustainable decisions every single day. There are so many things we can do to live a more eco-friendly, conscientious life, many of which center around the idea that consuming less and wasting less is the best way to live. Easy Ways to … Read more
Hey friends – I have some exciting news! Tomorrow morning, I’ll be starting an inspiring new job as a copywriter and content specialist at a local marketing firm that I’ve had my eyes on for a long time. This is a huge opportunity and I can’t wait to try my hand! It does, however, mean I’ll … Read more