Sustainable living made easy
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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
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
Christmas is easily my favorite holiday. I adore the holiday vibe – gorgeous, sparkling decorations everywhere, quality time with friends and family, and the goodies. Of course the goodies. However, Christmas music has never been at the top of my list. To be honest, I’m a little over it! It tends to be overplayed and oversimplified, … Read more
Did you know that 80% of all ingredients in US beauty products have never been tested for safety? Read on for tips on how to determine whether or not an item is safe, and open your eyes to the world of natural beauty products. A few years ago, I came across an article that described the … Read more
Getting reconnected with nature is a natural way to realign yourself with the cause of conservation. Read on for exclusive hiking advice from my dear friend and Pacific Northwest travel blogger, Emily Mandagie of TheMandagies.com! My husband and I are extremely blessed to live at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. When the weather is good, … Read more
As Josh and I have getting “the lay of the land” on transitioning to a Zero Waste lifestyle, it’s become clear that our position is relatively unique. Most well-known Zero Waste gurus are lucky to live in areas that support their goals and often fall into one of two camps: Affluent, urban individuals with multitudes … Read more