Here’s my personal haul from today that included the final gift for my son’s teacher. We are big Mo Willems, and squirrel, fans! Updates from local Birdhouse Books and Gifts : May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month New pigeon book: Will the Pigeon Graduate? Mo Williams Squirrel books in English & Spanish…
Waste not, want not. Our school hosted a flower bar for teacher appreciation this week from Trader Joe’s and I offered to take the leftovers home to compost. There was just enough left to make one bouquet for me. I love the opportunity to compost for school, that I got to save this one bit…
Shredding is available at UPS! I am so excited to share that at least at my local UPS in Austin, they have partnered with Iron Mountain and now offer secure shredding for $1 a pound. It all gets recycled too! Recycle your broken shredder at your local Goodwill, Best Buy or recycling center. Donate you’re…
Zero Waste: Electronics – Not in the Recycling Cart Broken electronics that have a cord, take a battery, use a charger, or have a computer chip can be recycled. You have several options: Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDOC) for the City of Austin. Appointments on your phone or online: http://www.austintexas.gov/dropoff . Goodwill if it’s…
Ask your friends, family, neighbors , Buy Nothing, Marketplace, etc. for used exercise equipment. There is so much out there collecting dust. Keep it moving along and in good condition by giving or selling it to someone who wants it. #exercise#workout#exerciseequipment#rower#exercisebike#treadmill#elliptical#secondhand#newtome#lesslandfill#zerowaste#sustainableliving#greenliving
How old is your oldest workout item? My shirt is 8 years old and my bra is 7, the rest is about 3-4 years old. Yes I am wearing a nursing bra from when I had my 7 year old because it’s cotton and comfortable. #slowfashion#clothes#workout#exercise#cottonclothes#lesslandfill#zerowaste#sustainableliving#greenliving
2nd crate to rehome for the Austin Zoo ! Another neighbor donation! #dogcrate#pets#austinzoo#zoo#cratecampagin#rehome#reuse#neighborshelpingneighbors#lesslandfill#rescue#rehabilitate#conservation#education
I got my first crate to rehome for the Austin Zoo ! My neighbor donated this and cleaned out their garage too! #dogcrate#pets#austinzoo#zoo#cratecampagin#rehome#reuse#neighborshelpingneighbors#lesslandfill#rescue#rehabilitate#conservation#education
Today is May 5 and National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls (MMIWG). You may come across MMIP for People, MMIW for Women, MMIR for Relatives, or MMIW2S for Two Spirit. I am wearing the 100% cotton version of this shirt by Agnus Woodward and REEcreations, an Indigenous owned company…
Strawberry Smoothie experience. This is what works for my son and we can control the ingredients and materials of his smoothie. We also can choose greener products that are recyclable. We are using a Miir cup here, but reusable silicone food pouches also work great with this smoothie recipe. Can you tell we like Costco?!…