wendyj 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
How many pens do you have at home? 10? 20? 50? Multiply this by billions of people, and that’s a lot of pens being used, and a lot of pens destined for the trash. Back in 2005, BIC – a single brand – celebrated its 100 billionth sale. Just imagine where we are now. Plastic … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day, world! This year, Josh and I are saving our little celebration until the day’s festivities have passed, in favor of a little quiet time together. And while I’m not one to say no to a thoughtful gift like these, we are avoiding presents this year and opting for quality time instead. Now, Valentine’s … Read more
Experts agree: if you want to help kids learn, read to them. According to the report Becoming A Nation of Readers, reading aloud is “the single most important activity” for cultivating successful readers, and there are plenty of studies that show how reading contributes to children’s academic success. Even when children are too young to … Read more
If you’re already trying to reduce your waste at home, odds are Christmas is causing somewhat of a concern. It’s no secret that the holidays are the most wasteful time of the year in America. Get this: Americans throw away 25% more trash during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years than any other time of … Read more