Recently, I read something that reminded me that life doesn’t start once we finally reach a bunch of goals like starting a new business, losing weight, or finally having the perfect apartment. Life is now. It’s the everyday moments that we try to rush through and eschew in favor of planning our futures. Living in an ongoing pandemic has reminded me of the importance of grasping ahold of the current moment and there were a lot of really good ones to cup in the palm of my hand.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I like to do a deep clean between the holidays and the start of the new year. This year I’ve been slowly swapping more and more of my products out for eco-friendlier versions and I have some perfect eco-friendly bathroom essentials to get you started.
Read MoreThis year, vow to gift only meaningful gifts for the most special people in your life and reduce potential gift-giving waste. For unique and eco-friendly gift ideas, read on.
Read MoreHappy Holidays and happy December!
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Read MoreThe holiday season is the perfect time to discover and support small businesses that are eco-friendly and/or sustainable. Americans throw away an estimated 25% more trash during the holiday season and gift-giving plays a major part in that waste.
Read MoreNovember is Indigenous Peoples Month and ahead of Thursday, I wanted to share some resources and reading around Thanksgiving and the indigenous perspective.
Read MoreAs the famous American writer, womanist, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde once wrote, "I think despair is an endemic part of revolution. No revolution happens within one lifetime so we work to capacity, we believe in what we are doing knowing full well we won’t see the fruits of our labor. It is a hard place to hold."
Whether you would describe yourself as a climate activist or not, if you care about the environment then you likely feel somewhat stressed or anxious about our planet's future.
Read MoreHello friend! Here is this week’s feast for your senses.
Read MoreHappy November!
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Read MoreTuesday, October 26th, is National PumpkinDay! Read on for ways to celebrate with pumpkin recipes and sustainable crafts as well as how to responsibly dispose of your gourds in an Earth friendly way when the fun is done.
Read MoreIf you're looking over at your summer clothes with a slightly wistful look in your eye, I understand. As nice as it nice to transition to sweater weather, it can be hard to let go of the pieces that you've been reaching for during the warmer months. Rather than running out to buy new clothes, make the pieces you already own continue to work for you. In this blog post, I have 4 tips on how to transition some beloved warm-weather staples into autumn.
Read MoreIf you're anything like me, then you enjoy decorating your living space with the changing seasons. Fall, especially, is such a fun time to make your space cozy and special as the weather turns chilly and we spend more time indoors. Many fall decorations in the store are made of plastic or other materials that don't biodegrade easily, so I have 7 tips on how to create sustainable and low waste fall decorations.
Read MoreOctober 10th is World Mental Health Day.
Read MoreHello friend! Here is this week’s feast for your senses.
Read MoreHappy October!
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Read MoreApple picking is a beloved autumnal activity. As soon as the weather begins to get a crisp in the air, city dwellers and suburbanites alike hit the road in search of fresh apples, apple cider, and apple cider donuts. But what is the environmental impact of apple picking?
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Read MoreSaturday, September 25th, is National Public Lands Day! Read on for ways to celebrate and support our national parks.
Read MoreExactly a week ago today, I received my PCR test results back from the COVID-19 test I’d had administered the day before via a mobile testing unit in Times Square (probably the only reason I’ll intentionally go to Times Square). Positive.
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