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Coconut Yogurt
My kids love drinking coconut water from actual coconuts so we got a couple for them at the farmers market. From the “leftovers” which is the coconut meat, I made
April 7, 2021 7:42 am
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My Zero Waste Spring Cleaning Routine
Spring is here, signaling an opportunity to embrace a fresh, new beginning. What better way to feel revitalized than by cleaning out your house? Before you grab your mop and
April 4, 2021 10:06 pm
Plant-Based, Vegan
Rosemary Focaccia Bread
2 packages active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water (105-115oF) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle on the bread 1 1/2 teaspoon
April 3, 2021 8:00 am
Gardening
The Art of Creating Good Gardening Soil
In order to have plants thrive in a successful vegetable garden, healthy soil is key. The blog organic gardeningexplains that we should ”feed the soil, not the plant” to create a natural
April 1, 2021 8:31 am
Zero Waste
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Face Masks
How can face masks be cleaned? How often should they be cleaned? How can they be stored properly? It looks like we will be using face masks for awhile and
March 28, 2021 5:57 am
Zero Waste
Cooking with Kids
According to my kids, the kitchen is the most fascinating place, and as soon as I start cooking, I soon hear the familiar sound of chairs being pushed so the
March 25, 2021 8:57 am
Zero Waste
The Dirty Chemicals Lurking in Toothpaste
Once deciding to avoid chemicals, we usually think about household cleaners, body products and children’s toys; but few ever pay attention to the chemicals we put into our mouths when
March 21, 2021 8:07 am
Zero Waste
DIY Face Care Products for Winter Skin
It’s winter, and my poor skin is dry and itchy and desperately in need of some TLC. When this happens, I spend a little extra time taking care of my face
March 15, 2021 9:20 am
Plant-Based Recipes
What Is Aquafaba and How Do You Use It?
Have you ever heard of aquafaba? Odds are that most of us have been throwing it away, not knowing that it is the one of the best vegan ingredients. I’m
March 6, 2021 8:51 am
Decluttering and Organization
Benefits of Minimalism
The philosophy of minimalism is to own less and live intentionally—it’s a simple concept that begins with decluttering your life, beginning with possessions you have been conditioned to think you
March 1, 2021 8:55 am
Gardening
DIY Seed Pots from Common Household Items
I like to plant my seeds in recycled household items instead of store bought plastic trays and soil blocks or even pots. Instead of wasting money and creating more trash,
February 24, 2021 8:40 am
Gardening
Endless Veggies–Growing Vegetables From Scraps
Did you know that certain vegetables can be regrown from their own scraps? It’s super easy and fun to do, and a great project for the kids, too. In a
February 22, 2021 8:30 am
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Driving to Sedona this day and the view ain’t bad.
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One happy costumer @bellaearth at the up rooted kitchen @agritopiafarm their plant-based food is out of this world.
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Starting our morning with an interview with @arizonadailymix in the beautiful community garden @agritopiafarm
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Finally made to @agritopiafarm just in time for a beautiful sunset and the best vegan pizza. Tomorrow we have an early live TV interview and at 5pm we’re showing our film and share information about our urban homestead.
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Campervan meal #1. Kale cesar salad with spicy roasted chickpeas is by far one of my favorite salads that taste so good on a hot day like we’re having here in Arizona.
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Too my delight, my dill is flowering so I will freeze them because they are my secret ingredient in my pickles and I will use them later this season when I make pickles 😁
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Celebrate Earth Day with us and see our film @zerotimetowastefilm live via zoom and for free , hosted by @swedishschoolsd for this fundraiser and afterward we will share about our journey towards a sustainable lifestyle with a Q & A. This event is in English. Link to learn more and how to register is in my bio.
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First apples and the kids are so excited 😁
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Come join us @agritopiafarm Farm Night this Wednesday, April 14th during their Farm Night from 5pm - 8pm.
We will be there to demonstrate the best ways to compost. You can catch a glimpse of our film "Zero Time To Waste" @zerotimetowastefilm inside Final Assembly (located in the large @barnoneaz building).
We will be sharing tips from our new book and look forward to discussing ways to help you turn your backyard into your own Urban Homestead.
Join @zero.waste.family and your favorite local vendors for April Farm Night!
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I’m our home, all old t-shirts that we cannot donate or give away we make rags from that we use for cleaning, we make makeup remover wipes out of and homemade disinfectant wipes.
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This year our garden is filled with beautiful wildlife like bees, a whole hummingbird family, alligator lizards, raccoons, butterflies and lots of birds. They all help our garden pollination and pest control and are great learning opportunities for our kid.
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Harvesting carrots and making carrot gnocchi to free is on the agenda this morning.
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