Beauty products are known to give us glowing skin and help us relax #selfcare. However, they’re not typically known for being inexpensive or having the most eco-friendly packaging (or ingredients). This is where natural DIY self-care recipes come in ...
How to Have a Successful Low Buy Year in 2023
You may have heard that one of the best ways to be a more conscious consumer is to simply buy less. Of course that's easier said than done given that our society is built to thrive on consumption. We're constantly bombarded with advertisements and T ...
10 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy a More Intentional Holiday Season
We're led to believe a slow holiday season is the norm. It's supposed to be a time of relaxation and reconnecting with family. Left out of the commercials are your dried cracked hands from hanging Christmas lights in 20 degree weather. No where to b ...
8 Sustainable Gifting Traditions to Start With Friends and Family This Year
Gift giving can become an overwhelming task during the holidays. Your list probably encompasses not just immediate family, but extended family, friends, neighbors, your boss and that new guy Tim that you drew for the office Secret Santa. Amidst ...
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Him | 2022 Edition
If guys are supposed to be simple, then why does shopping for them always seem so complicated? Probably because fishing for suggestions is often met with pursed lips and a shrug that says "I don't really need anything." Incredibly helpful. So of ...
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Her | 2022 Edition
When the women in your life deserve nothing but the best, it sure does make shopping hard. Average won't cut it. You need a superior gift. A gift fit for a queen. Well, don't worry—I got you covered. From cute cork bags to comfy essentials to pla ...
Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life | 2022 Edition
We all have a friend we turn to when we need a new recipe or restaurant recommendation. If a new pizza spot opened today, they probably already tried it yesterday. If a new way to make noodles just went viral on TikTok, they're probably are already ...
Practical Eco-Friendly Gifts for Everyone On Your List | 2022 Edition
Gifts don't always have be extravagant. Sometimes the best gift is the one you they'll actually use. Quick story time: my sister bought me a Costco-sized pack of razors and tampons for Christmas while I was in college. 16-year-old me would've been p ...
10 Sustainable Stress-Relief Gifts For Ultimate Relaxation | 2022 Edition
We all have that friend who is attached to their work laptop, or just has to take a quick two-hour call on their day off. These friends need a little bit of help unplugging. How can you assist? Give them the gift of relaxation. From calming in ...
Affordable Gifts the Planet and Your Wallet Will Love | 2022 Edition
Eco-friendly gifts don't have to break the bank. In fact, contrary to popular belief, many very sustainable things cost little to nothing (see: secondhand shopping, turning off lights, air drying clothes, using reusables, I'll stop myself now). ...
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Sustainability Journey
The first time I thought about my impact on the planet in a real way was in college. What I mean by "real way" is this wasn't just an "I'm in first grade, its Earth Day and we're talking about extinct animals" moment. It was a "this is a truly serio ...