CUT TRASH & MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS
Earth Day is meant to bring awareness to environmental issues and inspire ways in which we can all make better choices for the Earth. During the month of April, people all over the globe participate in small actions to better…
NATURALLY DYED GREEN COOKIE ICING
St. Patrick’s day has always been one of my favourite days to enjoy, from the memories as a child creating leprechaun traps, to making green-themed baking, to enjoying a relaxed green beer as an adult. Let’s be honest, it’s also…
MAKING NATURAL & ZERO WASTE BODY SCRUB 3 WAYS
These three body scrubs are made from natural ingredients available in bulk for zero waste, are incredibly easy to make, and made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. If your skin is itchy or dry from winter,…
HOW TO MAKE HANDMADE PAPER FROM RECYCLED PAPER
I love making cards and notes for all types of special days and celebrations. I often buy fancy papers, but lately I have been more mindful of the paper I receive from other sources, even the packaging or envelopes from…
5 WAYS TO CLEAN GREENER
There are lots of great alternatives to harsh cleaning products and wasteful cleaning habits that work just as well and create less waste. This post explores natural cleaning supply must-haves and 5 ways to reduce your house hold cleaning waste…
PACKAGING FREE APPLESAUCE
This week I made some homemade applesauce to avoid the packaging of store bought, and was pleasantly surprised with the results and simplicity. I typically use applesauce in baking such as muffins and loaves to increase the moisture and reduce…
HOLIDAY EDITION: SUSTAINABLE ORNAMENTS
As the holidays approach, I always attempt to fill my schedule with many Christmas themed affairs (sometimes too many). One of my favourite holiday endeavours is making homemade decorations, and as a person who is environmentally conscious does, I aim…
HOLIDAY EDITION: JAR COOKIE RECIPE
If you are looking for a simple, zero waste, and homemade gift idea, you have come to the right place! This cookie recipe is based off of the Monster Christmas Cookie recipe from Life Made Sweeter, and adjusted to fit…
HOLIDAY EDITION: GIFT WRAPPING, PART 1
The first wrapping technique in this Holiday Edition series of blog posts involves using fabric wrapping instead of paper. This could mean using cotton fabric from your stash if you are an avid sewer like me, or using an old…
HOMEMADE MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER
Upon request from my Mom, I am sharing my very simple DIY recipe for a multi-purpose cleaner. I originally started to make this cleaner to get away from buying a new bottle every time I ran out of the old…
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