Sustainable living made easy
wendyj 
This morning, Josh and I had the privilege of attending the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens brand new Grand Conservatory. And folks, it is a treasure! As many people in town will tell you, it is essentially unheard of for a city the size of Cheyenne to support a botanic … Read more
Trying to stop junk mail from coming to my house has been quite the challenge. Thankfully, there are now a number of services out there that aid in the process! Alright folks, get ready for a rant. Junk mail may be one of the most infuriating things I encounter at my home. Way more than half of … Read more
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
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 Remember those collages you made out of outdated magazines as a kid in grade school?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 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
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
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