This has been a popular topic lately, especially because so many of us are doing curbside pickup right now. The best and highest use for paper bags and all paper products that have absolutely no food contamination, if they aren’t reused, should go in the recycling vs. compost. The City of Austin actually gets revenue…
I am so excited to share about this experience, and it’s an actual Repair, one of my favorite “R’s”! My son was given this car by one of our neighbors who had outgrown it. It’s a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, the distinctive red and yellow car of youth. They seem to be everywhere in our…
If you need some lighter hand weights, you can make your own or use something you already have! It’s pretty hard to find certain weights and workout equipment right now. When you can find it, sometimes the price is inflated due to current demand. Cans of food, books, your kids toys, etc. can be used…
As it was 106 today in Austin, Texas, I pulled out the ice cube tray! Not for my drinks mind you, but for my son to play with! I got this idea from Thinkery, the children’s museum here in Austin, Texas. The Thinkery, as part of their toddler program Bloomers, froze small plastic animals in…
Warning: This is will be frank on the topic of menstrual hygiene products used for menstruation. *03.18.21 the word “feminine” was removed from this post and as much social media as I could without affecting post dates and comments, and replaced with “menstrual,” to allow for gender neutrality. Disclaimer: I have not tried every brand…
I purchased this product myself and my review is my own experience. Reusable cotton swabs. For years I lamented the fact there was not a reusable cotton swab. I went through so many! Not enough to design and patent one obviously but there was woe. One of the hot green items of the spring was…
I purchased this product myself and my review is my own experience. I don’t wear a lot of headbands. My head is a bit larger than normal, earpieces tend to dig into my head, and elastic headbands do not stay on my head even with bobby-pins. The whole cute bandanna as a hairband, even with…
Back in March, I shared about how much we love our homemade zero-waste play dough. At the time my husband was modifying recipes to find a good formula so I wasn’t able to share one with you. We are finished experimenting, it lasts for months in our yogurt tub, and I have it to share…
I wanted to share another face mask post. I’m kind of a geek now about making my own masks out of other items. Some people like to shop all the pretty handmade masks, I like the creative challenge of reuse! I already wrote a post on zero waste face masks. Please check the link for…
A neighbor of mine just emailed me to ask if shellfish shells can go in the City of Austin curbside compost carts. Yes! The little mantra/quote I want you to remember is “If it grows, it goes!” If the plant or animal bits or byproduct (honey, milk, cheese, eggs, etc.) are from a natural item,…