
Zero Waste and Chemical-Free Mascara
If I was stranded on an deserted island and could only bring one item, chances are it would be mascara. I have a pale Swedish face with very blond eyelashes
If I was stranded on an deserted island and could only bring one item, chances are it would be mascara. I have a pale Swedish face with very blond eyelashes
Essential oils have become increasingly popular, as many people are trying to use nontoxic products. They serve a purpose in personal care and around the home, as well as in
By Fredrica Syren: I love winter with one exception…. it’s prime cold and flu season.
By Fredrica Syren: It’s a sad fact that humans already have added more than 5.25
By Fredrica Syren: Lately, I’d found myself not sleeping very well and having lots of
By Fredrica Syren: After all the studies, talks and warnings about the dangers of chemicals
By Fredrica Syren: For most of us, deodorant is part of our daily routine. We
By Fredrica Syren: They might be itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, but they are a big
By Fredrica Syren: As soon as school starts, here come colds, lost clothes, homework and
By Fredrica Syren: Many years ago I would spend a fortune on face masks made
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit on hand is one of those grown-up things we know
I started an Ayurvedic spring cleanse last week. In this cleanse, there are several routines
I’m always on the search for natural skincare. I figure that, since skin is the
With my two first kids, I practiced meditation daily. I really depended on going inside
Taking care of our planet does not mean we have to sacrifice caring for ourselves. Self-care is an essential part of living a healthful life, but often self-care items are packaged with single-use plastic.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make self-care part of your daily routine and live a zero waste lifestyle at the same time.
What are your favorite zero waste self-care products, store bought or homemade?
In my book, a practical guide to zero waste for families I have a whole chapter on zero waste personal care with tips for zero waste products and recipes for homemade ones.
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It’s that time of the year, when herbs are drying all over the kitchen. Guess how nice my kitchen smells right now 😃
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Gardening day and I’m harvesting broad beans among other things. Broad beans are our favorite bean to grow because they are pretty hardy and adaptable – they grow in most soils and climates. They're a great source of protein.
What beans are you growing?
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Happy world baking day!
Here is my vegan cardamom pear cake recipe.
1 /12 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
I cup almond milk
1/3 cup coconut oil
2 medium pears, peeled and diced
Preheat oven to F350. Mix all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix milk and oil in a separate bowl. Stir in wet ingredients to dry. Pour batter into a greased cake pan and arrange pears on top. Bake for about 50 minutes.
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Chemical free oral care tips and DIY mouth wash recipe.
Most plastic toothbrushes will end up in the trash eventually. These plastic items represent more than 50 million pounds of waste that ends up in landfills every year. Since they are made from plastic and are not biodegradable, they will remain indefinitely in landfills or — worse — in our oceans, nature or beaches, where they will add to greenhouse gasses and cause more global warming.
My favorite plastic free and compostable toothbrush is @bite
THIEVES MOUTHWASH
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup filtered water
* 1 Tbsp baking soda
* 20 drops Thieves oil
Directions
Mix everything in a clean bottle or mason jar with a lid. Since the baking soda will settle, be sure to shake the jar before each use of the product. This mouth wash can be kept at room temperature.
The best brand tooth paste sold in stores are:
The Dirt – All Natural Tooth Powder(my favorite)
Primal Life: Dirty Mouth Organic Toothpowder
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Finally California is suppose to get curbside composting so in our latest YouTube video, we address any questions and concerns regarding curbside compost.
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Repost from• @nedanews Congratulations to the @zero.waste.family for your new book! What perfect timing to get to visit you at your beautiful home for your book-signing. I just found out last night that the story we did about your waste-free lifestyle was nominated for an Emmy by @nataspsw . So much to celebrate and so much hope for our planet thanks to families like yours!! THANK YOU for sharing your important messages and for teaching Roya how to make homemade soap scrub. #earth #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #sandiego #news ...
Local FREE events in San Diego today! (Saturday May 14th)
Join us from 10:00-12:00 at 4565 Estrella Ave for the Garden Party!
& come to the book signing and shopping at @themightybin from 2:00-4:00 pm today!
@zero.waste.family @themightybin @youngliving @locallywell @amai.earth
#sandiegoweekend #sandiegoevents #todayinsandiego #eventsSD #sandiegosustainability #sandiegocommunity ...
Grow food not lawns!
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Forget fashion, cars or jewelry, no I’m a break the bank buying things for garden kind of girl 😂
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Have you ever thought about plastic wrap alternatives?
As our family continues our journey toward a plastic-free life (or, as we like to call it, a “plastic diet”), we have replaced almost all plastics in the kitchen.
Food storage had been one area I struggled with at the beginning — only because I really didn’t know what I could use instead.
I know how bad plastic food containers and plastic wrap can be for our health.
Favorite (non plastic) solutions:
BEESWAX WRAP! (Everyone who purchases a book at our garden party this Saturday will get a free wrap!)
MASON JARS (can never go wrong for storage and convenience)
REUSE GLASS JARS FROM OTHER ITEMS & INGREDIENTS
GLASS STORAGE SOLUTIONS (can also be purchased at thrift shops)
Have you made the switch to a plastic free kitchen?
Do you have any questions?
We would LOVE to offer support!!
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📚 FREE BOOK ALERT!!! 📚
As we gear up towards the official hard copy release of our book, we wanted to offer 2 followers a chance to win a SIGNED VIP COPY!
HOW TO ENTER?
1. FOLLOW US
2. TAG 2 FRIENDS IN THE COMMENTS
3. YOU’RE IN!
We will be announcing the winner on Friday May 13th here on IG!!
BONUS ENTRY OPPORTUNITY: SHARE THIS POST TO YOUR STORY AND TAG US!
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Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!