Decorating the Christmas tree is my favourite part of the holidays. I get all giddy each time I open the boxes filled with hand-me-down wooden ornaments, Christmas balls commemorating our firsts, my bird collection my partner has been buying (and making) for me over the years, and vintage ornaments I have curated... oh and the … Continue reading O Christmas Tree… Which One Is Greener?
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Minimalist Approach To Toys Maximizes Child’s Play and Minimizes Environmental Impacts
Granted I live in a small house, but I can't stand clutter. So when we found out we were having kids, I immediately asked our families to respect our rule: no "new" toys (and frankly, to vet used and thrift toys by us first). I knew I wanted to raise them in a house where … Continue reading Minimalist Approach To Toys Maximizes Child’s Play and Minimizes Environmental Impacts
It’s A Bloody Disaster
Period. No, literally, periods are creating a damn mess of our planet. Well, not "the bleed", but rather those plastic-filled tampons and pads we use every month. According to the Women’s Environmental Network, “Tampons, pads and panty liners generate more than 200,000 tonnes of waste per year, and they all contain plastic – in fact, … Continue reading It’s A Bloody Disaster
Let Me Introduce This Blog
I am nervous you won't like it. But I decided I don't care if you don't like it (not true, I do!) [insert many emojis here]. It's just, I knew that if I didn't come up with this blog, if I didn't have a place to house my tips and tricks and try to help … Continue reading Let Me Introduce This Blog