With wind in your sails, the whole world is at your bow. I’m a firm believer in this, that the right guidance can change your life. These life-changing quotes have done exactly that for me: they’ve each literally changed my life, it both small and monumental ways. These quotes have influenced many anxiety-filled hours spent…
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By gathering a few tools, and you can create a low waste on-the-go kit that’s cheap and effective at reducing your landfill contribution. 8 Tools for Being Low Waste On-The-Go The never-leave-the-house-without-it list 1. Tote Bag If you’re new to trying to reduce your waste, I’d recommend making this swap the first habit you master.…
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As a kid, hearing the word “staycation” sounded a lot like “not the beach.” But now I love the idea of a week at home, and with these staycation tips, it’s impossible to not see something new about where you live. The Perks of Taking a Staycation It’s true that a staycation can be a…
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How To Plan A Low-Waste Offbeat Wedding by Writing From Nowhere In one week, I say “I do!” And I keep getting the same questions over and over: “Aren’t you super busy?” “Is everything done?” “Are you worried about finishing everything?” Simply put: nope! There’s no big-ticket dress, personalized cocktails or matching shoes. No craziness…
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Does the bar scene ever have you wishing that there was a happy hour alternative? Maybe something that didn’t consistently cost money and revolve around alcohol? This feeling plagued me when I moved to a new city where I didn’t know anyone. I wanted to socialize after work, but it was breaking the bank. I…
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There have been many new products, techniques and hacks I’ve tried on my conscious-living journey. There’s been the good, bad and stupid, but a few rise above as game-changers that have become a permanent part of my life. The laundry soap product EcoEgg is one of those, which has prompted me to write this EcoEgg…
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Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links. This means that I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Link Disclosure Page. My personal motto is enjoy the world, and be nice to it. This sustainable travel packing list will help you do just that. Pack these…
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Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links. This means that I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. More here: Link Disclosure Page. The season of cookouts is upon us! In preparation for Memorial Day, I published a guide last week on how to host a…
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I had never been to the Netherlands (or Holland as you may know it – the country known for its windmills, tulips and waffles) until I moved there in 2018. The things you do for love! My soon-to-be husband is from the land of giants (fun fact: the Dutch are the tallest people in the…
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Maintaining articles of clothing is vital when you have a capsule wardrobe. My own personal philosophy on a capsule wardrobe is that everything I own is my favorite. And my favorite t-shirts have been lived in (and sweat in). Removing armpit stains from colored clothing is a routine task for me to keep my wardrobe…
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