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Jul 20
For years, I wore being busy like a badge of honor.
As a single mom raising three teenagers, running a business, creating content, writing, and trying to keep up with everyday life, stress has become something I’ve almost learned to live with. But I’m realizing that’s not how I want to live.
So this year, I’m making a promise to myself.
I’m choosing to slow down.
Not because I have less to do, but because I deserve to enjoy my life while I’m living it. I’m making room for quiet walks, time in my garden, a train ride with my laptop, a cup of tea without multitasking, and moments where I don’t have to be everything to everyone.
I’ve spent so many years making sure everyone else was okay. Now I’m learning that taking care of myself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.
The truth is, slowing down doesn’t mean giving up on my dreams. It means creating a life where I have the energy, joy, and peace to keep pursuing them.
Here’s to making space for solitude, breathing a little deeper, and remembering that we don’t have to earn our rest.
Have you made a promise to yourself this year? I’d love to hear what it is. 💚🌿
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Jul 17
Celebrate my birthday with me by sharing a few of my favorites. 💙
As I’ve gotten older, taking care of my skin has become a bigger priority. Two products I keep reaching for are the OSEA Atmosphere Protection® Cream and the OSEA Undaria Algae™ Body Oil.
I use the Atmosphere Protection Cream every morning under my makeup, and it’s the perfect base before applying sunscreen and heading out for the day—especially beach days. The Undaria Algae Body Oil has been a summer essential, keeping my skin feeling soft, hydrated, and glowing.
I also love that @oseamalibu products are vegan, seaweed-powered, and packaged in glass.
Stay tuned for more of my birthday favorites while I celebrate! ✨🎉 ...
Jul 16
Happy Birthday! 🎉 From all of us on the Zero Waste Family team, thank you for caring so deeply for our planet and the people on it. You’re a beautiful mother, inspiring leader, and wonderful human being. Wishing you a year filled with joy, love, and all the happiness you deserve. 💚🌎 ...
Jul 16
🎉 Another trip around the sun. 🌞
This birthday feels different.
Looking back, the past year has been one of the most challenging years of my life.
But when I stop to really look back, I realize just how much I accomplished despite everything. Milestones were reached. Dreams kept moving forward. My family grew stronger. My work grew. I kept showing up, even on the hard days. I’m trying new things and ways.
Most importantly, I discovered a strength I didn’t know I had.
I’m learning to find my voice. I’m learning that it’s okay to take up space, to stand by my values, and to be proud of the woman I’ve become. That may be the greatest gift this past year has given me.
Today started in the sweetest way, with homemade French toast made by Liam, Bella insisting on cleaning up afterward, and now I’m heading out for a swim to enjoy this beautiful summer day. 💚
As I begin this next chapter, I’m setting one simple goal: to do one thing for me every single day. It doesn’t have to be big. A swim. A walk in the garden. A good book. A quiet cup of coffee. Just a daily reminder that taking care of myself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.
Here’s to another year of growth, courage, joy, and becoming even more myself.
Happy birthday to me. 💚🌿 ...
Jul 13
Stop buying expensive toilet cleaners.
One of my favorite zero-waste swap that is also plastic free, is making my own toilet cleaner bombs. They’re incredibly easy to make, cost just a fraction of store-bought cleaners, and leave the toilet fresh and sparkling, without all the unnecessary plastic packaging.
I love keeping a jar of these in the bathroom. Just drop one into the toilet, let it fizz for a few minutes, give it a quick scrub, and you’re done!
Small swaps like this really do add up. You save money, reduce waste and plastic and know exactly what’s going into your home. That’s what sustainable living is all about, not being perfect, but making simple choices that are better for both your wallet and the planet. 💚🌍
Have you ever made your own cleaning products? I’d love to know your favorite DIY in the comments! 👇
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Jul 11
There’s something incredibly freeing about realizing your office doesn’t have to be four walls and a desk. 💚
Today, I packed my laptop, grabbed a coffee, and took my office on the move as I traveled north by train. Watching forests, lakes, and little villages roll by while getting work done reminded me why I love this lifestyle so much.
As someone who’s always trying to live a little more sustainably, choosing the train whenever I can just feels right. It’s slower, quieter, and gives me something we all seem to need more of these days—time to simply enjoy the journey.
For me, sustainable living isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making better choices whenever I can. Today, that choice looked like swapping the stress of travel for a beautiful train ride through Sweden. 🚆🌿
Do you enjoy train travel, or are you more of a road-trip person?
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Jul 9
After a long day of work, cleaning, cooking, and taking care of everything else… this is my favorite part of the day. 🌿💚
The world gets a little quieter as I wander through my garden with a watering can in one hand and a bowl in the other, checking on my plants, harvesting what’s ready, and soaking in a few peaceful moments that are just for me.
Tonight’s reward? Freshly picked berries, still warm from the sun. 🍓🫐
There’s something so grounding about growing your own food. It’s not just about saving money or living more sustainably—it’s about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and ending the day with gratitude.
Sometimes the best self-care isn’t complicated. Sometimes it’s just a garden, a handful of berries, and a little peace before tomorrow begins.
Do you have a favorite way to unwind after a busy day? 🌱
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Jul 6
🥔 Myth Buster! You do NOT need a huge garden to grow potatoes.
One of the things I hear all the time is, “I wish I had enough space to grow my own food.” But here’s the truth—you don’t need a big backyard to grow potatoes.
We grow ours in a small raised bed outside our apartment, right in the middle of the city. You can also grow potatoes in sacks, grow bags, or large pots. They really don’t need much space to produce an amazing harvest.
As a single mom of three teenagers, I love finding simple ways to grow more of our own food. Every potato we harvest is one less thing I have to buy, and there’s something incredibly rewarding about serving my kids a meal that came from just a few square feet outside our front door.
I hope this inspires you to give it a try. Don’t wait until you have the “perfect” garden. Start with the space you have. You might be surprised by just how much food you can grow.
🌱 Big harvests don’t always require big gardens.
Have you ever grown potatoes? If so, tell me your favorite variety—I’m always looking for new ones to try! 🥔💚
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Jul 1
📣 I have an important announcement…
You do NOT need a big backyard or a sprawling garden to grow food for your family.
We grow almost all of our vegetables and fruit in just two raised garden beds and on our patio—right in the middle of a major city. 🌱🍅🍓
For years, people have been told that growing your own food requires lots of land, but that’s simply not true. A few pots on a balcony, a small patio, a tiny yard, or a couple of raised beds can produce an incredible amount of fresh, delicious food.
Growing your own food isn’t about having the perfect garden. It’s about taking back a little control over what you eat, connecting with nature, and discovering how rewarding it is to harvest dinner just steps from your door.
So if you’ve been waiting until you have “more space,” let this be your sign to start today. Grow what you can, where you can. Every tomato, herb, berry, or lettuce leaf you grow is a step toward a more resilient and sustainable future.
🌿 Let’s all take charge of our food and grow something at home—no matter how much space we have.
What’s the first thing you’d love to grow? Tell me in the comments! 💚 ...
Jun 30
It’s not easy to be a vegan and gluten free foodie traveling internationally so when you find gluten free and vegan mapp tofu at LAX international airport life is good. ...
Jun 28
Rhubarb season is officially here, and my brain has gone into full rhubarb mode!
I’ve been making a mental list of all the delicious things I could make: rhubarb bubbly, rhubarb jam, rhubarb chutney, pickled rhubarb, rhubarb fruit leather… and that’s just the beginning! 😅
Let’s just say… I’ve got a whole lot of rhubarb growing, and I need all the inspiration I can get.
So tell me, what’s your absolute favorite rhubarb recipe? Sweet? Savory? Something totally unexpected? Drop it in the comments! 👇 I’d love to try some new ideas.
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Jun 26
Slowing down and enjoying each moment❤️
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