I challenged myself to live sustainably for 1 month. Here’s how it went, what I did, and more information on the free lifestyle changes. If blogs aren’t your thing, I have this article available as a video. Click here to watch it on Instagram or TikTok. A bit of background, I try to live sustainably…
Reading is one of my favorite ways to care for my mental health. But, the cost can add up. Luckily there’s a way to read free books. In 2022, I read the most books that I have in years. I shared more about the reasons why and the books I read in this blog post….
It’s that time of the year again—when I recap the last twelve months, reflect on what was, and look ahead. Here are my New Year’s goals for 2023. My New Year’s Resolutions — Goals For 2023: I decided that my New Year’s Resolutions or goals for 2023 weren’t going to be career-related but an extension…
Black Friday is marketed as retail’s busiest and most profitable day of the year. But, is it really? Here’s what you need to know. The Truth About Black Friday What Is Black Friday? The day after the US Thanksgiving (which is on a Thursday) is now considered to be the biggest shopping day of the…
The holiday season isn’t as magical and exciting for everyone. Those struggling may feel a heightened pressure to provide for their family or live up to society’s holiday expectations. Here are 16 ways to give back this holiday season. Taking the time to give back this holiday season may be a small percentage of your…
Calling all caffeine lovers, today’s post is a sustainable gift guide for the coffee lover. I hope this will help you navigate holiday shopping and encourage you to think of some things to add to your own wish list. What Is Considered A Gift Sustainable? A sustainable gift considers people, the planet, and nature. For…
Don’t Throw Away Your Pumpkins — 6 Ways To Dispose Of Them After Halloween and throughout November, I see many pumpkins beside the curb. Instead of throwing them away, this blog post goes over how to properly dispose of pumpkins when you no longer want them. Until last year, my pumpkins were one of the…
As the temperature drops, leaves fall, and spooky season lingers around the corner, it’s important to pay attention to the environmental impact of many people’s favorite time of the year and celebration. Here are 5 ways to have a sustainable Halloween without sacrificing the fun and festivities of the autumnal season. 5 Ways To Have…
TikTok heard it first—I went back to school! Last week one of my assignments was about budgeting and I learned some solid tips. But, there was one I came across and found myself asking, what is the “minus one” rule? The Minus One Rule is the practice of putting one item back before checking out,…
As a follow-up to the blog post I wrote about what you shouldn’t do when beginning your sustainability journey, I thought it would be helpful to share more tips—this time about 7 things you should do when beginning your sustainability journey. Don’t let climate doom get the upper hand. Instead, use this guide to help….
These are 7 things you shouldn’t do when beginning your sustainability journey — the things I wish I knew starting out. It would have saved me many research-induced headaches and DIY fails. So you want to live more environmentally-friendly. Here are 7 things you shouldn’t do when beginning your sustainability journey. 1. Throw Everything Away A…
Plastic-Free Alternatives You Need For Your Home Part 1 Check out these plastic-free alternatives you need for your home. Reduce plastic waste and save money over time with reusable instead of single-use items. Reusable Lint Brush Remove the lint by hand or by running the brush under water, instead of continuously throwing away single-use lint…