I have gotten some great questions on how to involve and teach children about sustainability. While I am in no way an expert, living sustainably is woven into the fabric of how we go about our days and a frequent topic of conversation/questions with my kids (ages 3 and 5). I’m excited to share whereContinue reading “Sustainability Conversations With Children”
Category Archives: Sustainable Lifestyle
Saving Water One Tushy At A Time
We got a Tushy Bidet! I am far too excited about this secondhand find. When I learned that bidets actually *save* water, trees AND money, I knew it may be time to set aside my reservations and reconsider. But, bidets are gross, right? Well, as Tushy puts it – you wouldn’t just wipe off pooContinue reading “Saving Water One Tushy At A Time”
Quick Tips For Low-Waste Shopping
Prep your list and reusable bags the evening beforeAm I the only one who can’t think straight in the morning? Between getting everyone dressed & fed, filling water bottles & packing snacks, feeding the chickens, and tending to a couple chores, getting out of the house to run errands can feel like a circus. AContinue reading “Quick Tips For Low-Waste Shopping”
Sustainable Bathroom Products
I’ve gotten some questions about low waste products we use in the bathroom, and I’m so excited to share with you all! After ditching the single use items in the kitchen (ziplocks, plastic wrap, paper towels, produce in plastic bags, etc), we’ve been gradually making sustainable choices in our bathroom too. I’ll give you aContinue reading “Sustainable Bathroom Products”
Low Waste Birthday Celebrations
We celebrated my son’s fifth birthday this week! It was such a sweet time, and I was all awash with feelings. I’m so proud of the kind and bright person he’s becoming, but also nostalgic for his baby days. It seems like just yesterday he was just a little chub with ginger fuzz on hisContinue reading “Low Waste Birthday Celebrations”
Thrifted Spring Capsule
Does an ethical wardrobe that you love feel unrealistic? Maybe it’s the price-tag of fair trade sewn items. Maybe the flowy linen pastoral thing isn’t your aesthetic. Maybe the thought of leafing through 100 thrift store t-shirts makes you feel overwhelmed. Whatever the case, I’m here to help! I’ve been shopping ethically on a budgetContinue reading “Thrifted Spring Capsule”
Upcycled Bunnies + Simple Holidays
Happy Easter! I hope you enjoyed your day and spent it with people you care about. We celebrated with my family yesterday, then enjoyed a chill day at home today with yummy food on the lawn and some simple Easter baskets. And here are the upcycled bunnies I made the kids while I sat elevatingContinue reading “Upcycled Bunnies + Simple Holidays”
Earth Friendly Art Supplies
I am the mom who dreads the clean up, but loves the process of making art. While it always ends up being worth the mess, I’ve definitely had to learn from my more chill friends and respond with an enthusiastic “yes!” when my kids want to craft. There will be one hundred tiny paper piecesContinue reading “Earth Friendly Art Supplies”
The Sustainable Hearth 