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 …
I love a good picture book that highlights for children how the library can be an engaging and fulfilling place to visit. In that spirit, head to your library and check out some of these awesome picture books about libraries and many characters who love their libraries for a variety of reasons. Taking your kids …
Have you made a charcuterie board dinner or a leftover charcuterie board lunch? Charcuterie board meals are a great way to use up leftovers and prevent food waste. Check out these 6 easy steps to make a charcuterie board for a quick and healthy meal that also reduces food waste! A few months ago, I …
Reducing the number of single-use items that you toss in the trash might be easier than you think. Often times, items designed for single-use can be used many times over before being thrown out. Read on for lots of ideas to reuse single-use items for the holidays. After all, they’re not single-use items if you …
Have you ever forged for Christmas decorations? Is foraging for Christmas decorations even a thing? Finding Christmas decorations in nature is a wonderful low waste holiday decor trick that saves money, reduces waste, and encourages us to step outside and enjoy some fresh air. I shared last week about the niche trend to forage for …
Secondhand gifting carries a stigma that it doesn’t really deserve. Despite being secondhand, we can find some really amazing gifts that are preloved by someone else but perfect as a new-to-you gift for a special person in your life. There are so many reasons why secondhand gifting is a great idea and why we should …
Skip the drinks and food. Swap “ladies who lunch” for “ladies who pick up litter”! Read on for all the details on picking up litter with friends. I don’t drink or swear. I don’t rat my hair. I get ill from one cigarette (cough cough cough). Get your filthy paws off my silky drawers. Grease …
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 …
