Eco-friendly kitchen essentials and clean kitchen tips and ideas.
Wondering if the FoodCycler electric composter produces more carbon emissions than it offsets? After doing a comprehensive and unpaid review of the FoodCycler, I’m diving into the carbon emission tradeoffs of using the FoodCycler compared to landfilling or composting your food waste. Read on for data and conclusions based on governmental environmental sources to understand …
Looking for the best kids’ cookbooks? My boys have tried several children’s cookbooks, and we’ve found a few of our very favorites. They have great recipes and high-quality instructions that are easy for young children to navigate and execute. Check out this list of our very favorite cookbooks for kids! Last week, we checked out …
Looking for eco-friendly trash bags? I took a deep dive into many of the qualities and considerations related to choosing an eco-friendly trash bag. Read on for more and figure out which recyclable or compostable trash bag might be right for you. A month or so ago, I received a note from a friend asking …
Forget mason jars. Save money and reduce waste by cleaning and reusing all the glass jars and bottles you already buy. Check out this guide with lots of tips to upcycle all your great glass containers. For the last couple of years, I used to stop by a thrift shop near our home when I …
Is composting dirty? Will composting make my kitchen smell? Isn’t it a lot of work? Nope. Nope. And nope. Here are eight reasons to compost at home. I promise it’s way cooler and less dirty than you think. How much food do you waste? Where does that food waste end up? Does it eventually land …
There are lots of ways to help kids learn basic cleaning skills. Check out these seven tips for eco-friendly cleaning with kids. Thanks to Turbo Mops for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Sometimes we’re fortunate to pass on our best genes to our kids. I don’t want to live in a cluttered …
Earth Day is around the corner. Have you considered how to reduce your waste in everyday activities? Check out these four ideas for reducing waste while grocery shopping at traditional grocery stores. Thanks to Lotus Produce Bags for gifting me a set of their bags to try out. All opinions are my own. Earth Day …
How much energy are we wasting every day on things we’re not even using? Let’s talk about how to reduce our utility bill and our impact on the planet simply by reducing our idle energy or phantom energy load in our home.
