Just a quick little reminder but small holes can be repaired quite easily and not end up distracting, sometimes they can even be quite subtle. These are my athletic shoes. I wear them everyday. They are from last June, so over a year old. The way my big toe is, it rubs against the top…
This may not be the most “zero waste” idea I’ve posted here; however the larger volume of bubbles made at home does save transportation costs of driving or delivery and the endless plastic bottles, plasticy-metal seals, and lame tiny bubble wands. So it’s “Reducing” virgin materials and waste. I’m allergic to standard bubble solution. It’s…
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…
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 and is reusable cotton swabs. These are typically a plastic stick with…
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 bobby pins, doesn’t usually work for me either thought I’m trying. I…
I’ve been using Dropps since January 2020. We’ve been through several delivery cycles and testing. I support and encourage these as a plastic-free option and a scent/fragrance-free option. We use unscented for both products. The dishes are clean and the glass comes out clear. I don’t use a rinse aid or do anything fancy for…
Several types of cloth reusable face masks are addressed here. I wanted to make face masks using materials I already had and items that could be re-purposed and reused. Since social media is all a buzz about more medical-looking face mask, I’ll share this first. I was fortunate to have a scrap/rag bag going on…
In this season of life when we’re trying to make things last longer since it’s harder to buy in general, don’t forget Replacements. Replacement is in line with Repair, a lot of times pieces that wear out more quickly or over time are available to purchase to extend the life of a product. Replacing part…
Yes buckets! Multi-purpose items, buckets. Before I had a child I occasionally thought I had too many buckets. Now, I do not think that at all and I love the versatility of them. This is my original small kitchen trash can. A crack formed in the bottom of it and fluids were leaking out into…
I’ve been trying out Patch bandages over the last several months. I have two of the four types: coconut oil and aloe vera. I’m almost out so I’m ready to share. I first heard about Patch bandages on Treehugger. Read the post, it talks about traditional bandages’ chemicals and reactions. It’s very interesting. Patch bandages…