Shopping local today HarperSage part of Parker and Scott . They have a great selection of zero waste products, a bulk lotion bar, local snacks, wonderful clothes and it’s just amazing so check them out! Intro Video: Some examples of their package-free, compostable, recyclable items are shown here. -glass jars and bottles -Gua Sha stones with no packaging!…
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Re-Home Encyclopedias on Buy Nothing Project
Encyclopedias re-homed! @buynothingproject saves the day again! I’m helping a neighbor to downsize their home and declutter and one of the things they needed to rehome was a 1976 set of Encyclopedias. Now as far as my neighbor, her friend the original owner of the books, and myself new, people just used these to cut…
Little Jar for Lotion in Your Car/Purse/Bag
Lotion from home in a glass bottle is going to be greener than a travel tube, any tube, or a pump. I found a small glass jar at the Guadalupe @wheatsville location. There are plastic jars at @naturalgrocers if you want something smaller, and lighter, but they are plastic. My grocery store doesn’t have anything…
4 Crates for the Austin Zoo Cage Call
4 used crates for the Austin Zoo! The Zoo is all rescued animals and accepts retired and surrendered animals. I love that I can help them, and so does my son! This also helps neighbors clean out their garages and houses! Both sides win and I get to have an outdoor experience with my son!…
Introspective Sharing on a Goodwill/Thrift Dropoff
Keep it or move it along, which type are you? Do you hold onto things until the ideal person or organization comes along to donate too or do you need it out of the house? Do you drive a little farther for an organization that is more ideal for your donations or that will treat…
Waste Not, Want Not: Flowers & Teacher Appreciation
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…
New-to-Us Rowing Machine: Exercise Equipment
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
My 2nd Crate for Austin Zoo Cage Call
2nd crate to rehome for the Austin Zoo ! Another neighbor donation! #dogcrate#pets#austinzoo#zoo#cratecampagin#rehome#reuse#neighborshelpingneighbors#lesslandfill#rescue#rehabilitate#conservation#education
My 1st Crate for the Austin Zoo Cage Call
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
Corn Holders for Picky Eaters
Corn holders help kids eat corn. I know it’s another thing to have, but if it helps picky eaters and new eaters, it’s worth it. These are common enough to fin secondhand and at antique mall, or check with family and friends who may not eat fresh corn on the cob anymore. #kids#cornonthecob#corn#pickyeaters#neweaters#secondhand#antiquemall#reuse