Zero Waste

Green Camping with Kids

My husband and I love camping and used to do a lot of it before we had kids. I think we felt a little insecure about bringing little ones into

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Plant-Based, Vegan

Raw “Tabouleh” Stuffed Tomatoes

Phew! Just when I thought summer was over here in Sweden, it got super hot again. During summer months (and even in the winter sometimes), my family and I love

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zGreen Mom's Kitchen

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

By Fredrica Syren As a vegetarian, I eat lots of beans and gladly so, because I love them. If your goal is to be healthy or to lose some weight,

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Zero Waste

Swimming Safety

During the dog days of summer, all we want to do is cool off. For many of us, this means going to the beach, or a backyard or community pool

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Zero Waste

Kids + Yoga = Mindfulness

Doctors already agree that practicing yoga and meditation can be very helpful to our health, but now the question is whether or not it can be beneficial to children in

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Plant-Based, Vegan

Meatless Monday — Chia Pudding

So far, all my meatless Monday recipes have been main courses for a reason: when people look for recipes to cut out meat, they normally look for main courses. Today,

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Zero Waste

The World of Cloth Diapers

The one subject I get asked about the most is cloth diapers, so here is my take on the subject. I’ve always been a person who is conscious of how

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Soft lips, zero guilt 💋🌎Check out our blog for a DIY homemade balm and kiss plastic goodbye! Link in bio for directions✨

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🌱 GROW GREEN, SPEND LESS! 🌿⁣
Why buy chemical fertilizers wrapped in plastic when your kitchen and garden waste can do the job—naturally? 💚💸⁣

Here are my fave budget-friendly, plastic-free, all-natural fertilizers:⁣
🍌 Banana peels – loaded with potassium for happy blooms⁣
🥚 Crushed eggshells – calcium boost for strong roots⁣
🍵 Compost tea – a nutrient-packed drink your plants will love⁣
🌾 Grass clippings – nitrogen-rich mulch magic⁣
🌼 Dandelion leaves & nettles – wild superfoods for the soil⁣
♻️ And of course… good old COMPOST!⁣

🌿 Want to make your own stinging nettle fertilizer? It’s easy, powerful, and totally FREE. Learn how here: https://zerowastefamily.com/diy-stinging-nettle-fertilizer⁣

Nature gives us everything we need to grow thriving gardens—no plastic, no chemicals, just pure, regenerative goodness. 🌍✨⁣

Drop a 🌿 if you’re team #NaturalFertilizer and share your go-to garden hack below! 👇💬⁣

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Meal prep made simple and delicious! These are my go-to favorites for easy, healthy, and satisfying snacks and meals all week long. 🥕🍄‍🟫🍅🥦

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Spring Foraging Find: Pine Spruce Tips!

The forest is waking up, and one of the first treasures to emerge are spruce tips—those tender, bright green buds at the end of spruce tree branches. These citrusy, resinous little gems are packed with vitamin C and bursting with wild flavor.

How to Use Them:
• Infuse in vinegar or honey for a woodland twist
• Blend into compound butter forroasted veggies
• Add to a jar with sugar and let sugar melt and turn
Into a yummy syrup which is a great cough syrup
• Make a refreshing spruce tip tea

Foraging Tip: Harvest only a few tips per branch to avoid stressing the tree. And make sure you’re harvesting from true spruce, not toxic lookalikes.

Have you tried spruce tips before? What’s your favorite way to use them?

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Bring the outdoors in with these plants! Fresh herbs, veggies, and greens—perfect for any space and season. 🍅🌱🧄🌿For more tips and tricks on indoor gardening, visit our website, linked in bio.

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Just went LIVE with Gabrielle from @sustainablebabe.living and wow—what a powerful conversation!
We dove deep into reef protection, renewing and how our everyday choices impact the oceans. Gabrielle shared so much wisdom on how to live more consciously, protect marine life, and what we can all do to save the coral reefs.

If you missed it, the replay is up now—trust me, you’ll want to catch this one.
Let’s keep the conversation going!

#ReefProtection #SustainableLiving #EcoTalks #LiveReplay #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #SustainableBabeLiving #sustainableliving #thezerowastefamily #zerowastefamily #trashtalktuesday
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Start your morning with a creamy, vegan delight—these almond butter overnight oats are packed with plant-based goodness and flavor! 🥣🍓

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Zero waste isn’t just about trash jars and reusable bags — it’s a mindset, a lifestyle, and a powerful way to live with intention.

By reducing what we throw away, rethinking what we consume, and choosing reusable and sustainable options, we:
♻️ Cut down on landfill waste
♻️ Save money by buying less + reusing more
♻️ Become more mindful of what truly adds value to our lives

Less waste. More consciousness. Big impact.

Are you on your zero waste journey? Share your favorite tip below!

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Chemical-Free Clothes Are as Important as Chemical-Free Food

We pay close attention to what we put in our bodies—but what about what we put on them?
Many clothes are made with toxic dyes and synthetic chemicals that can harm both your health and the planet. But awareness is growing, and so is the shift toward non-toxic, eco-friendly fashion.

Choosing chemical-free clothing supports your well-being and promotes sustainable practices like organic farming, clean water use, and low-impact production.
Organic cotton, for example, is grown without harsh pesticides or fertilizers—just like chemical-free food, it’s better for you and the environment.

Want to make the switch? Start with these brands:
1. Kotn – Certified B Corp using eco-friendly dyes & sustainably grown cotton
2. Eileen Fisher – Uses organic fibers & non-toxic dyes
3. Prana – Sustainable styles made with organic & recycled fabrics
4. Patagonia – Eco-conscious outdoor wear with a mission
5. Pact – Organic cotton basics with no harsh chemicals
6. Sanctuary

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6. Alternative Apparel – Low-impact dyes, recycled materials, & eco-packaging

Every conscious clothing choice is a step toward a cleaner, healthier world.

Your skin deserves the same care as your plate.
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Trash Talk Tuesday is here! 🌎♻️
Join us for inspiring conversations with experts on sustainability, art, and marine life!

🗓️Apr 29: Sustainability in Eco-Friendly Art: Transforming Recycled Wood with Artist and Entrepreneur, @annamariesdays @boardsbyabrunette 🎨♻️

🗓️May 6: Coral Restoration and Raising Marine Life Awareness with Reef Renewal USA Educator, @sustainababe.living 🐠🪸

⏰When: 9:00am PST
📍Where: Instagram LIVE

Mark your calendars, you won`t want to miss this!

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