Creative Problem Solving for a Zero-Waste Future
Since going zero-waste, my family's idea of a good time has changed. We appreciate frugality as much as we appreciate waste-free fun. Here are a few of our zero-dollar, zero-waste family entertainment favorites! The Library I can't imagine there's anyone left on Earth who hasn't heard me advertising for the local library. We check out …
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It's officially fall! Have you put out your Halloween decorations yet? We are all over Halloween as soon as the equinox hits. This has me thinking about zero-waste trick or treating, and how we want to handle it this year. I'm thinking a combo of several of these options will make for a very festive …
There is finally enough of a chill in the mornings to warrant a hand-knit shawl thrown over my shoulders and a hot cup of tea. It's fall, Mabon is coming, and garden harvesting is in full swing. I want to set some intentions for savoring this season and reinvigorating my creative energies. As you may …
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*This post not sponsored, just a resource* Zero waste sunscreen, the final frontier! For several years I haven't been able to find any plastic-free sunscreen options. I experimented with making my own. Spoiler: you need a centrifuge and testing to evenly distribute zinc oxide in a carrier and homemade sunscreen is not safe for this …
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We are expecting a new addition to our family this February 2020! I've been bursting with excitement and couldn't wait to share the news, but first I'd like to share my favorite zero-waste baby announcement ideas from around the internet. These are my top picks for adorable zero-waste baby announcements: Chalk The popularity of …
CAPS stands for Community Activation for Prevention. This study is how I've managed to get myself a free community garden plot this year and skip the wait list! They study the effects of gardening and community involvement on health, and I'm enjoying the effects already. Someone posted on a local permaculture group on Facebook that …
This is the list of goals I set for Me Made May: what went right, what went wrong, and what new makes I'm so excited to share with you here!
