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One of my favorite parts about bringing the practice of reusing into my life is all the fun projects that present themselves. Whether it’s sewing something durable and reusable or upcycling items through crafting, I feel like I always have…

I am definitely not the picture-perfect environmentalist.  Far from it.  I am not zero-waste, I don’t have political influence on a large scale, and I certainly don’t have a scientific background for solving eco-issues.  BUT… I do care deeply about…

I love the idea of honoring someone with a gift.  It’s such a special gesture on a holiday or celebration.  But that being said, I do also have so many mixed feelings around the topic of gift-giving and receiving. My…

I definitely feel like I have a ways to go in the eco-conscious clothing cycle.  While I do buy almost all of our clothes thrifted and I do donate or upcycle clothing items we’re done with, I still feel like…

Rethinking our food and making more foods at home is a great way to reduce packaging waste and start to eliminate unhealthy filler ingredients from our diets.

Finding ways to reduce and reuse in the little things we do every day can be a great way to start making positive environmental change.

Holidays and celebrations are usually times for carrying out traditions as we mark these special occasions.  And while doing things the way we’ve always done them can help add to the feelings and memories surrounding these times, many traditions are…