How to Recycle Correctly

Since going zero waste, many people have asked me: Why do I need to go zero waste when we can recycle instead? Theoretically, if recycling were a perfect, circular system (i.e. a system that allowed us to re-make things forever and ever without any waste byproduct) they would be right. Unfortunately that’s not the case. The … Read more

30 Creative Ways to Enjoy Quality Time With Your Partner

Since we married, Josh and I have had to put a great deal of intentionality into scoring quality time with each other. Both he and I have jobs that are totally irregular (shift workers holler at me!) and we often find ourselves aching for quality time. This Valentine’s Day, we are forgoing the typical ‘flowers, chocolates and … Read more

Value-Based Goal Planning Guide

Is your life turning out the way you want it to?  Not to get too heavy, but this is a question that has been on my mind a lot lately as I see “January 1st” creeping closer and closer on my calendar… Am I becoming what I want to become? This entire week I’ve been itching … Read more

Reusable Rice Heating Pad Tutorial

I am one of those girls that is perpetually chilly. Like, a full on fuzzy-sock-loving, sheepskin-slipper-wearing, give-me-a-giant-cup-of-cocoa type of gal. And for whatever reason, I can not focus or function when my toes are cold.  For this reason, I’ve grown super attached to what my family and extended family calls a “warmie” or a rice heating … Read more

Upcycled Valentine’s Day Postcards

There are few things I love more than sitting down with a pile of rejected materials and turning them into something beautiful. Remember those collages you made out of outdated magazines as a kid in grade school? Well, that’s what we’re making today! Over the past few months, I’ve been collecting all sorts of pretty … Read more

Thanksgiving Decor Inspiration for the Eco-Friendly Host

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And friends, I am SO excited. I’ve been brainstorming various ways to decorate my own table for the holiday for weeks. Poking around on Pinterest, I’ve found it pretty overwhelming to sort through all the many decorating options online. Very few are “Zero Waste approved” if you want to call it … Read more

How to Start a Sinking Fund

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

How to Make Your Own Zero Waste Toothpaste

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 them, or … Read more

Prepare Your Space by Decluttering

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