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 purchased this product myself and my review is my own experience. 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…
There was a great article published in the Nov. 26-Dec. 23 Central Austin Edition of the Community Impact Newspaper about local dancewear store Movin’ Easy. I’ve been wearing dance tights in the cold for years, but I don’t remember to talk about it! This article was a great inspiration to share the idea and remind…
I’ve used lemons to successfully clean both the microwave and the oven. Before & after✨ Roll a lemon? on the counter a couple of times. Cut the lemon in half and put it in a microwave safe bowl of water. Microwave for 1.5 – 2 minutes. Dip a cotton cloth in the water (you may need…
Several years ago my pre-lit Christmas tree lights began to go out. Eventually two entire tiers (of three) burned out. My mom came by and cut all the original lights off of the tree and we strung a single strand through each tier. I bought a Christmas tree bag so we could lay the tiers…
In case you didn’t know, the entire spray bottle should not be put as-is in the recycling carts. The bottle bottom is okay to drop in the recycling cart. The entire lid/spray mechanism is best tossed in the trash. There is a metal spring in the pump mechanism enabling it to actually spray. If you…
I love seasonal beverages! They’re my favorite treat! I love to try the holiday flavors that come out at this time of year. Unfortunately I’ve discovered that Trader Joe’s, my husband’s favorite place to treat me, is not earth friendly with their seasonal beverage selections. I dislike calling out a specific company, but there were…
One of the big changes one can make going zero waste is reusing containers. Glass and metal will hold up over time and stay in the recycling stream longer. Plastic can in many cases be recycled as well, but only a few times. Health concerns may affect the type of material you choose. Also consider…
Have you heard about or seen a teal pumpkin at Halloween? I want to share about this great program for two reasons:1) It’s a great project and I think we should try to be considerate of those with allergies being a severe allergy sufferer myself, and 2) It’s actually an easy way to host a…
I purchased these products myself and my review is my own experience. More environmentally friendly kitchen scrub options Most kitchen sponges or scrubbing items are made of oddly shaped plastic, a combination of soft and hard plastics, or a combination of different materials which make them difficult to separate and/or recycle. Unless you are going…