Before I began my journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle, I used a massive amount of single-use, disposable items in the kitchen–soap, a dishwashing brush, plastic bags, plastic wrap, and more–essentials
We had a huge rainstorm last week, and the next day, most of the trees in my garden dropped all their leaves. With so many leaves on the ground, what
Pretty much every year, my family hosts Thanksgiving. Over recent years, though, I’ve become focused on (a.) not going overboard and (b.) hosting with as small a carbon footprint as
How do we become a conscious consumer? Let’s face it — no business will stay in business without making a profit, and cheap things comes with a price. In a world
I love fall for many reasons but one major reason is that’s it’s prime apple seasons. My family loves to go on apple self-picks and after we come home with
Changing your eating habits might seem like a daunting task, but with these 5 simple steps, you can eat healthy, reduce global emissions and help the planet. Eat Less Meat
I spend my entire day in the kitchen cooking 3 meals and a multitude of snacks for the kids. In the process, I use my wooden cutting board and wooden
Trick or treat! Halloween is here and I am scrambling to make costumes for the kids. So far, we have one wolf and one math problem (!!?), both requiring face
I love the grown-up costume parties, putting dry ice in the punch bowl, embracing all things spooky and dead, and watching horror movies in the dark. I love seeing the
Finally, here in normally sunny San Diego, California, fall is here and It started with a bang and, when I say a bang, I mean a loud one. We had
The majority of our clothes are bought used. Except underwear and socks. However, when we do buy brand new things like clothes, we make sure they are sustainably produced. Why
If you’re looking for a fun arts and crafts for the kids, DIY bird feeders is a perfect craft to do with little ones in the winter time. Whenever my
Last day and we end with an amazing vegan lunch at @hermans_givepeasachance with an beautiful winter wonderland view.
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#hermansrestaurang #veganrestaurant #veganfood #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #oldtownstockholm #winterwonderland #stockholmsweden #sweden #winterinstockholm #winter
Can I tell you all how great it’s been to not been driving a car for the past two weeks? I absolutely hate that we have no choice but own and drive a car in San Diego.
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#publictransportation #travelingbytrain #carfreeliving #publictransportationrocks #sustainablettavel #subway #stockholmsubway
Trash Talk Tuesday. We’re sharing Christmas room spray and chai tea made with essential oils. If you’re interested in one of @sustainabilitylovingmom essential oil class feel free to message her.
Christmas room spray
* 20 drops orange
* 20 drops cinnamon
* 10 drops clove
Add to a 4 oz glass spray bottle and fill up rest with water
Shake before using
Chia tea
* 6 Cups Almond Milk or Oatmilk
* 5-6 Tbs Sweetener, I use maple syrup
* 1 Drop Cinnamon Essential Oil
* 1 Drop Cardamom
* 1 Drop Clove Essential Oil
* 1 Drop Spark Naturals Ginger Essential Oil
Warm milk and remove from stove. Add essentials oils and sweetener, stir and enjoy 😊
Last days here in stockholm and I will miss all the Christmas plants and decorations outside the the flower stores.
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#christmasplants #christmasdecorations #oldtownstockholm #stockholm #stockholmsweden #sweden #traveling
Teaching the kids how to repair holes in clothes and socks and to fix loose buttons has been one of best money saving skills as well a life skill I think everyone should have.
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#repair #repairclothes #mendingclothes #mending #repairinsteadofreplace #fixingholesinclothes #zerowasteclothes #zerowastemama #zerowastelifestyle
Thankfully, the kitchen is, by far, one of the easiest places to make significant waste-reducing changes because swaps are simple, and there are many options available on the market.
On my web site I share what my favorite zero waste kitchen essentials are and you find the link in my profile.
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#zerowastekitchen #zerowastekitchenessentials #zerowasteswaps #zerowasteliving #zerowastetips #zerowastwhome #wastefreeliving #wastefreelife #sustainableliving
Lots of unpackaged sourdough bread in the grocery store. The smell when you walk by is amazing.
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#sourdoughbread #levainbread #levain #plasticfree #plasticfreebread #packagefree #zerowastefood #zerowasteshopping #zerowasteliving #zerowastelife #wastefreeshopping #wastefreeliving
It’s a fact that food and drinks taste better outdoors
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#fika #swedishfika🇸🇪 #hotdrinkseason #foodoutdoors #foodinnature #fikatime #spendingtimeoutdoors #teaonthego
My zero waste travel essentials are:
-bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste powder
-water bottle
-reusable cutlery pack
-shopping bag
-cloth napkins
-refillable silicon travel bottles of shampoo, soap, lotion and conditioner.
What are yours?
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#zerowastetravel #zerowastetips #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowasteonthego #wastefreetravel #wastefreeliving #reducewaste♻️
Happy thanksgiving!
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#thanksgiving #givethanks #happythanksgivingday #thankfulgratefulblessed #thankful #family #celebration
San Diego definitely does not have monopoly on amazing sunsets. Stockholm does them equally good.
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#stockholm #stockholmsunset #södermalm #sweden #stockholmcity #citysunset #magical #wintersunset
It gets dark early here but it just makes the view from the restaurant more magical.
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#christmastime #christmastree #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #södermalm #stockholm #sweden🇸🇪 #christmasmood
Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!