Category: Zero Waste Living

— Anxiety, Decluttering, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Zero Waste Living —

11 of the best FREE apps to help you live a more mindful, minimalist, & eco-friendly life

February 27, 2020

Part of living more mindful, minimalist, and eco-friendly living means reducing – a term I call ‘reduction-based living’. Reduction-based living (mindfulness, minimalism, anxiety management, and zero waste living), like any lifestyle change, can have challenges. And while overcoming the challenges are so worth it, I’m all about introducing a little help where I can.  And… Read More 11 of the best FREE apps to help you live a more mindful, minimalist, & eco-friendly life

— Decluttering, Minimalism, Zero Waste Living —

How to live zero waste and be a minimalist when your partner isn’t

February 18, 2020

How do I get my partner/family/roommate/parents on board with a lifestyle change such as decluttering or going zero waste? I see this question ALL. THE. TIME.  All. The. Time. And for good reason. Since I started my reduction-based living journey, specifically the minimalist and zero waste pieces (five years and 2.5 years ago respectively), I’ve… Read More How to live zero waste and be a minimalist when your partner isn’t

— Anxiety, Decluttering, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Zero Waste Living —

26 Mindfulness, Minimalism, Anxiety Management, & Zero Waste Living Book Recommendations

February 5, 2020

It’s time for my annual (third one this year!) book list/reviews of everything I read last in 2019. My goal for each year is to read the number of the year – so, in 2019, I had a goal of reading 19 books. This year, it will be 20.  I’m super excited to share that… Read More 26 Mindfulness, Minimalism, Anxiety Management, & Zero Waste Living Book Recommendations

— Anxiety, Zero Waste Living —

9 (free) Community-Based Actions You Can Do To Combat Eco Anxiety, Eco Guilt, and Eco Grief

January 28, 2020

The American Psychological Association has eco-anxiety listed as an official mental illness. They even have an entire guide on the topic. Eco anxiety has been getting a lot of press lately, and for good reason. It’s becoming more and more prevalent in our society, and not just in adults. In our kids too.  What’s not… Read More 9 (free) Community-Based Actions You Can Do To Combat Eco Anxiety, Eco Guilt, and Eco Grief

— Mindfulness, Minimalism, Zero Waste Living —

A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar (with 58 Kindness, Traditions, and Activity-Based, Non-Candy Ideas)

November 25, 2019

My family always had an advent calendar growing up. I LOVED going in each day starting December 1st and finding the date, opening up the door, and grabbing my piece of candy. I have such fond memories of it that I knew once I had Little E that I would want to continue. Fast forward… Read More A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar (with 58 Kindness, Traditions, and Activity-Based, Non-Candy Ideas)

— Minimalism, Zero Waste Living —

A Comprehensive DIY Beeswax Wraps & Use Guide

November 20, 2019

Beeswax wraps are becoming a popular kitchen item these days. Whether you’re looking to reduce single-use food wraps, reduce plastic, save some money, or create a minimal kitchen, beeswax wraps are a great alternative. They also make great gifts! This guide walks through exactly how to make your own, provides a trouble shooting guide, and… Read More A Comprehensive DIY Beeswax Wraps & Use Guide