I first created this post in preparation for 2019, and it continued to be one of my top three posts throughout the entire year. I decided to not only reissue it, but add one more easy to complete solution to reducing waste at home. Do you do new year’s resolutions/goals? I used to, but haven’t… Read More 3 Ways to Reduce Waste in 2020 (that you must do)
I first wrote this post in November of 2017. Two months after my family and I started our zero waste journey. At that time, being such a newbie, I was already saving our family over $25 a month with just a few simple swaps. I am now updating this post a year and a half… Read More Super Easy Zero Waste Swaps That are Saving us Over $1200 A Year (that’s over $100 a Month!)
So, this was the original title of the post, but it’s a little, um, long. “How my Family and I Save Over $50 month & Reduced our Waste by 25-30lbs a Week!” It has been a few months since I first wrote this widely popular post. Since then, my family and I have continued to… Read More 19 Super Simple and Budget-Friendly Ways to Save Money and Reduce Waste!
I don’t know about other places, but Memorial weekend marks the official start of summer vacation time. Minnesota has many migrations due to our vastly different seasons, but one of the biggest migrations happens between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and that is people migrating up north to their cabins or vacation rentals. I totally… Read More How to Go on Vacation While Staying on Your Zero Waste Journey
I am SUUUUUPER excited to share that I recently recorded an interview with Stephanie from Mama Minimalist, who hosts an amazing podcast called ‘The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast: Eco-Friendly Families | Simple Living + Parenting. If you haven’t heard of it, I would highly recommend checking it out. Stephanie talks about all sorts of topics… Read More Zero Waste Baby Steps for Absolutely Everyone | A Podcast Interview on The Sustainable Minimalists
In all my posts about zero waste and minimalism, I don’t think I’ve actually spelled out how I got started incorporating them into my life. So, when Erin from A Welder’s Wife was looking for bloggers to guest post about that topic specifically (how we got started), I jumped at the opportunity and am so… Read More How I Started My Zero Waste Journey + 5 Ways to Reduce Your Waste | A Guest Post for A Welder’s Wife
Holidays. They can be fun and overwhelming. Family gatherings, lots of items on our to-do list, excitement, and tradition. Love them or not, holidays can throw a wrench while you’re on your journey towards zero waste because they’re not part of our normal routine. Add in specific traditions and that can be hard to change.… Read More 34 Tips for a Zero Waste Easter
Gift giving can be especially tricky when trying to reduce your waste. But if you’re like me, and love gift giving, what do you do? For years I felt conflicted between trying to gift eco-friendly and waste friendly options, but still give gifts. Alternatively, what do you say when someone asks you for gift ideas?… Read More 70 Zero Waste Gift Ideas
When embarking on a low/zero waste journey, navigating through the holiday season can be challenging. Traditions often set the tone for what we do or don’t do, and it can be hard to break from that, especially if you don’t have an alternative. I like data, so naturally, I searched out the impacts of our… Read More 8 Zero Waste Gift Wrap Ideas
Wish cycling is a term you maybe haven’t heard before. If not, don’t worry. I didn’t know what it was either. However, wish cycling is something that everyone should know about, because it can greatly affect how many recyclable items actually get recycled. Do I have your attention now? Good. Let’s keep going. What is… Read More A Beginner’s Guide to Wish Cycling
