Always on the hunt to reduce food waste, I saw a bunch of people share about banana peel compost tea (or liquid fertilizer) on social media. According to Pinterest, it’s a trending topic. Intrigued by this little food waste reduction experiment, I tried it, and I will never do it again! Read on for more …

Have you tried a thredUP Goody Box? It’s a simple secondhand style box made up of ten secondhand items curated for you by a thredUP Treasure Hunter. Read for answers to all your thredUP Goody Box questions. Maybe it’s a year of sitting at home in leggings or maybe it’s the promise of spring in …

Want to check out a series of virtual workshops and events for kids and families all about sustainability and STEM? To celebrate Earth Day, join eight women sharing helpful lessons and engaging programs for kids and families on various topics surrounding the intersection of sustainability and STEM in our communities. Read on for more details …

Have you heard of an electronic compost appliance? For those looking to compost in a small space, indoors, or who just don’t want the hassle of managing an outdoor compost pile, read on for more about how this family uses an electronic compost appliance to reduce food waste in their kitchen! In this edition of …

Are you wondering if you can compost in winter? You’re not alone! I get this question often from people who live in cold weather climates. After all, doesn’t a compost pile need to be hot to decompose, and won’t it just freeze in winter? The short answer is you can definitely compost in winter. Read …

Want to compost at home but not sure where to start? I totally get it! A few years ago, I knew nothing about composting and felt totally overwhelmed by the prospect of managing food waste in my own yard. Composting is easier than you might think, though, and there are so many ways to compost …

Looking for great chapter books for kids? After checking out and reading LOTS of chapter books from the library over several years, we have returned many a book unread. My boys love to read but can be picky readers. Below, I’ve compiled 14 of our very favorite chapter books for kids. Several of the books …

Sometimes the little things make all the difference in life. Maybe it’s a special lip balm, a new tiny habit, or the perfect gift that brightens up the day. I hope we all have a few of these things floating around our homes and our lives. Here are six things I’m currently loving that bring …