Is Chocolate & Sugar Ethical?

Is chocolate ethical?

  Allow me to profess my imperfection. This ethically sourced basket feels a little wrong with this candy. Last weekend we went to a local event where they were handing out candy. While we did great at avoiding trash, I didn’t have it in me to totally say no to the candy. I remember when … Read more

How This Non-Profit Health System is Reducing Waste

As more green-conscious communities have taken aim at reducing the amount of waste and overcoming the logistical challenges of managing waste, many are looking at the brave new ideas that have cropped up from what some would consider the most unexpected of places. Our healthcare facilities have always been considered pillars of many a community … Read more

Plastic-free Parenting Older Kids: Guest Post by Maranda Miller

Zero waste with kids

This is a guest post from my friend Maranda Miller who has been sharing her transition to lowering her waste with two children on Instagram. I’ve received a lot of questions in the past asking how to transition to lower waste with a family. Since I started reducing my waste before having children, I’ve not … Read more

Medicinal and Magical Herbs for Beginners  

magical herbs for beginners

Herbs and their properties have been utilized to flavor food, to heal, and to transform environments for centuries. Brushing against lavender or smelling rosemary after it rains, one could see how easily herbs tickle the senses. With their intoxicating aroma and delicate beauty, herbs are nothing short of magical. Hunter-gatherer tribes would have had to … Read more

What is a CSA?| Guest Post by Amanda from Cluck It Farm

After posting on Instagram about Cluck It Farm who delivers our CSA share every Friday, I had a ton of questions about what a CSA is. I’d dreamed of buying into a CSA farm share for a few years. When we moved to Las Vegas and realized that the growing season never really ended and … Read more

Crushing Myths About Waste | Guest Post by Dora Botta of Mamoradiary

Have you been trying to lower your impact or reduce waste? Maybe you’re finding it a bit confusing sorting out through all the buzzwords and marketing tactics aimed at ‘green living’. I did too. So I asked my friend Dora from Mamoradiary to help me out. She does an incredible job of comparing the overall … Read more

Natural Zero Waste Mouthwash | DIY & Buy

Have you been looking for a zero waste mouthwash? I have to admit, I myself do enjoy a minty fresh mouth first thing in the morning. So, after looking for zero waste and natural toothpaste options a few years ago, I wanted to switch to a natural mouthwash too. Like the toothpaste quest, I played … Read more

8 Earth-friendly Children’s Books

  The other day I shared on Instastories a few books from our unit study for April. Since Earth Day is right around the corner I thought for sure I wouldn’t be the only mom to be giddy with excitement when reading a book about our environmental impact to my kids. And to my delight, … Read more