If you follow me on Instagram, you may know that I gave myself a goal to get outside every day starting November 1st and ending in the spring (starting time varies here in MN). Last winter I really struggled with my mental health throughout the season, and it only got worse as the winter dragged… Read More Plogging: What it is and how it can help the earth and your anxiety
I don’t normally advocate for buying ‘new’. I’m a big proponent of using what you have at home, and if needed, buying secondhand. That being said, right now, there are lots of companies offering early black Friday/cyber Monday sales on things that may already be on your list, either for things you already use, or… Read More Clutter-Free and Zero Waste Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 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)
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
“What to ask for for Christmas” is something that over 9,000 people on average search for each month. While that may not seem like a lot in the grand scheme of things, this is just people who actively search in Google, and doesn’t include people who ask themselves this question each and every year but… Read More 10 ways to graciously tell someone: ‘no gifts, please’ (with actual examples)
I am the kind of parent that looks to shows and movies for help address certain topics my son is dealing with. I’m not ashamed to admit it. Additionally, media can be a great way to learn about issues and open up conversations in an age-appropriate manner. As someone with anxiety, I’m hyper-conscious of causing… Read More 30 Shows, Movies, and Documentaries for Young Kids about Earth
My son recently turned four, and this year was his first ‘friends’ focused birthday party. When he turned one, we did a huge party- basically to celebrate us as parents getting through the first year- kidding. Kind of. Birthdays two and three consisted of small family get-togethers, where gifts were coming in smaller quantities and… Read More What is a fiver party and how to throw one (includes a party invitation wording guide)
You may have heard it before. Food waste is not good. Not only is it a huge waste of money (you’re literally throwing money into the trash), it is also a huge waste of resources that went into growing/producing/transporting the food. Here’s the real kicker. Food that ends up in a landfill doesn’t just simply… Read More 19 Ways to Prevent Food Waste With Kids
Those of us that live in the Twin Cities are lucky- we have a lot of resources at our fingertips to help aid in living a reduction-based life. As I mention in this post, minimalism and zero/low waste living have a lot of similarities, mainly because they both center around the concept of ‘reducing’. Therefore,… Read More Low/Zero Waste Guide to Minneapolis and St. Paul
Major lifestyle changes such as minimalism and low/zero waste living have started becoming mainstream. These two lifestyles focus around the basis of ‘reducing’, which is great! That being said, there doesn’t seem to be as much information readily available about how to responsibly dispose of items that you no longer want/need. This is true especially… Read More How to Recycle and Get Rid of Clothes (Responsibly)
