Zero waste living for everyday families and eco-friendly living with kids. Tips and ideas to reduce waste in everyday living for modern families.
Ever wonder how frozen fruit at the grocery store doesn’t stick together? Read on to learn how to freeze fruit properly and reduce food waste at home. Countless times I’ve pulled fruit from our fridge on the brink of spoiling. While they were no longer tasty to eat fresh, these fruits had plenty of life …
Audiobooks are pretty amazing once you get the hang of them. Libro.fm is my favorite audiobook website and app because for many reasons, especially because they support local, independent bookstores. Read on for five reasons to love Libro.fm. If you make a purchase, be sure to use code HONESTLY at checkout (that’s my referral code) …
Help your kids’ clothing last longer with these five simple mending tricks that don’t require a sewing machine or any special skills. Decades ago, kids’ clothes were built to last. In the last twenty to thirty years, the quality of children’s clothes took a turn for worse, and now we have atrocious amounts of clothing …
Sometimes the best toys are the ones we already own. Read on for a few of our favorite ways our boys turn everyday items into great toys. While making dinner one night, my younger son pulled out his miniature toolset in search of a project. He asked me to help him gather supplies to build …
Wondering how to dispose of yard waste, especially if you don’t have a municipal pickup program available? Here are eight eco-friendly ways to dispose of yard waste so it doesn’t end up in landfills and incinerators. We have a lot of large trees in your yard. Inevitably, with each storm or windy day, branches fall …
Every once in a while, it’s fun to share with you a few of the things that I’ve been loving lately. Some are big and some small, but they’re all things that make my life a little bit easier or just bring me a dollop of joy. Here are five things I’ve been loving lately. …
Want to try composting at home without the mess? The Subpod is a great option for composting at home that is easy to use, looks lovely in your home garden, and doesn’t attract critters. Read on for how one family uses a Subpod to reduce their food waste and feed their garden! Want to get …
Looking to build a simple wooden pallet compost bin? Read on for some really easy instructions to build a pallet compost bin with repurposed materials for free! This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve been around the blog for a hot second, you know I’m a self-proclaimed composting nerd. If not, welcome! I’m so glad …
