Picture this: you’ve got 20 minutes to blow through the grocery store with a list as long as your arm and but you are paralyzed in front of the pasta, trying to make the most zero waste decision. Should you buy the noodles in the bag or the ones in the box with the cellophane […]

(And Will Actually Use) Hey Mama, let’s talk about teacher appreciation gifts! You know what’s super zero waste? Giving someone exactly what they want, so it won’t Go. To. Waste. We want to show our teachers how grateful we are for caring for and educating our precious little ones. But we don’t want to give […]

When traveling it’s easy to fall out of the good habits you may have going at home. It’s easy to let it go, especially with the kids, but with a good zero waste packing list, you won’t forget a thing. Your Zero Waste Packing List Here is how to stick to your sustainable guns when […]

The best way to reduce the stuff in your home and go a little more zero waste is to explicitly say you don’t want the stuff. Like so: “No Gifts Please.” But it can feel awkward when we’re so used to giving toys and “stuff” for birthdays. Parents love it. It’s so much easier. Also, […]

If you’ve been with me for a minute on Instagram, you know I loooooove my Buy Nothing Group. I love giving stuff away and purging. And while I’m usually trying not to bring more into the house, I’ve scored a few amazing things… like a bread machine. The spirit of Buy Nothing is not about […]

I distinctly remember thinking before having children, “Should we do this? Is this the world to bring kids into given the shit show they’re in for?” Yup, that’s climate anxiety.

We all love the shiniest newest thing. Especially electronics. But could refurbished electronics be as cute? Like “vintage” is cute? There is nothing like a brand new, super fast computer. I know because I’ve been plugging away on a 2014 Macbook that practically smokes after an hour of work and interrupts me with a “memory […]

Are the holidays getting in the way of your sustainability goals? Are Zero Wasters making you feel like you’re blowing it by participating in Christmas cheer? Are your friends and family not seeing the light or not picking up what you’re putting down? Don’t let your interest in living a more eco friendly life, suck the […]

Remember when lunch boxes were just little He Man or Wonder Woman metal suitcases and you got a sandwich? Now it’s BPA free plastic, stainless steel, silicone, 3 sections, 5 sections, hot, cold…? Where does a mama on a zero waste quest begin? In any case, my goal has always been to give my kids […]

We just wrapped up all of our kids’ birthdays. 3 kids and 2 parties in 10 days. We all had so much fun, but I’m exhausted. I have a zero waste hangover and Monday couldn’t come fast enough! Birthdays are hard. There can be so much money spent, waste, plastic, sugar, soda… the list goes […]