10 Facts About Single-Use Plastic Bags
Is single use plastic really as bad as everyone makes out? I think so but in case you aren’t convinced, I have done a little research on the impact that single-use has on the environment…
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10 Easy Sustainable Living Tips
There are so many different ways you can live a more sustainable life. You don’t have to make big lifestyle shifts and throw everything out, in fact that is the opposite of what you should…
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The 6 Best Reusable Paper Towels in 2021
Do you really need rolls and rolls of paper towel? I grew up with paper towel and it used to be a staple in my kitchen but when we had to cut costs, I stopped…
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The Best Indoor Plants for Air Quality
I am starting this post with a disclaimer – I am a pandemic plant person. We never really had indoor plants growing up so I just never really added them to our home but I…
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7 Things to Teach Kids about Waste-free Living
Are you discussing zero waste with your kids? Like with most things, kids learn easier and quicker when they see those around them doing. So, when you come together as a zero-waste family, it makes…
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My Own Menstrual Cup
I have a friend who started using the menstrual cup many years ago, long before it become a popular trend. I briefly looked into it but it all seemed a little complicated. As menstrual cups…
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Why We Should Watch Greta Thunberg: A …
In 2018, Swedish teenager, Greta Thunberg stepped onto the world stage, challenging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change. Her solo ‘school strike for the climate’ demonstration outside Swedish Parliament has inspired a…
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Balloon Alternatives
I love a bunch of brightly colored balloons. They just make you want to smile, don’t they? And a stunning balloon arch is so pretty! But these gorgeous oval shaped decorations are made from plastic…
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Greenwashing: Everything you need to know
Have you heard the term greenwashing? I was already well into my sustainable journey when I heard it for the first time and it changed the way I shop and how I respond to advertising.…
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My Mother’s Day Wish List
“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” —Susan Gale Do you know the origins of Mother’s Day? This year the kids and I are learning about the…
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