Downshifting Tips We live in a big, fast, grand world that glorifies success, but at what cost? The modern lifestyle we’ve all become accustomed to damages our health and the
“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” For many of us, when we think of the word “minimalism,” we think of decluttering our homes of useless dust-catchers and
The philosophy of minimalism is to own less and live intentionally—it’s a simple concept that
Since January 1st my family and I have embarked on a N0-Buy Challenge — or, as
I struggle with how to make my children happy with a lower key, fewer-presents sort
Evening just before bedtime is my kids’ favorite interval of the day. That’s when we
I’m a person who tries to live a green and minimal life but who also
Pretty much since we went on lockdown, we have discussed and planned for what we
As a child, I grew up with lots of toys, more toys than the average
These days, so many kids spend less and less time outdoors, and use less of
The EPA warns that the air in many American homes is between two to five
In 2013 our third child had just been born when we moved to Sweden. I
A few weeks ago friend walked through our house and was amazed how little toys
Research shows that parents and kids are more likely to exercise with a companion than alone. With
We are just a few days away from the International Day of Zero Waste!
This is a great opportunity to celebrate not only the fact that we live in an era where we can recycle and compost, but also to take stock of what we have learned from these practices.
Did you know that humans produce more than 2.2 billion tons of garbage per year? That's a lot of waste! And, what's even worse is that only half of it is managed in controlled facilities.
This year, we're celebrating the International Day of Zero Waste by remembering that even though we're only one small part of a larger system, we have the power to make big changes! We can all make a difference by making small changes in our daily lives—like bringing your own shopping bag with you when you go grocery shopping or choosing items made from recycled materials—that will add up to something amazing. Together we can make a difference!
#zerowastejourney #internationaldayofzerowaste #sustainability #savetheplanet #reducewaste #zerowastefamily
Thank you @bnsouthcorona for such a warm welcome! We are having fun making salt art here at @crossingsatcorona 🙌💛 #coloredsaltart #sustainablecrafts #earthfriendlypaint #barnesandnoblecorona #bncorona @whatsupcorona
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA today, March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We’re so excited for this event—we can’t wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble #zerowastechildren #zerowastekids #zerowasteartandcraft #zerowastecrafts #zerowastewithkids
We’re growing our following outside of San Diego, and we need your help!
We would love your help connecting with more like-minded people as we head out on our book tour to different locations.
Tag your favorite zero-waste/sustainable spots in Corona in the comments! Where should we check out?
#booktour #barnesandnoble #thecrossings #event #zerowastejourney #zerowasteevent
Our Zero Waste Family has written a book all about living a zero waste lifestyle, and I will be talking about it at this event. Then stick around for our DIY craft event—we're going to make some fun trash-free crafts together.
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA this Sunday March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We're so excited for this event—we can't wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble
What if you could save $18,000 just by changing your lifestyle? It's true!
We're passionate about saving the planet and saving money, so we wanted to share some tips that have helped us save $18,000 per year.
If you're looking for an easy place to start, look at what's in your pantry right now. Are there things that you can replace with reusable versions? For example, if you use paper towels often, try using washable cloths instead.
We reduced food waste by being more mindful of what we buy and how much we eat. Reduce food waste by freezing what's left over and eating it another day. (Or composting!)
We packed lunches instead of buying them every day—it saved us hundreds of dollars each month! Bring your own reusable water bottle and snacks to work!
We rode our bikes more often. It's good exercise and will keep your carbon footprint down! If you can't ride your bike, consider taking public transportation!
When possible, we bought used items instead of new ones—You can find great furniture on Craigslist or at thrift stores, and then refinish it or repurpose it as needed.
When something broke or wore out, we repaired it instead of throwing it away. You'll save money in the long run, plus you'll be helping the environment by keeping items out of landfills!
We made homemade cleaning products (like vinegar) instead of buying them in stores—and they work just as well as the store-bought stuff does, and they're cheaper!
If you're looking to save money, make coffee at home instead of buying it at the store. It's easy, and it's cheaper. Plus, you'll have more control over what ingredients are in your coffee, which is a huge plus.
#zerowastejourney #financialfreedom #moneytips #zerowaste
Zero waste hair care
I’m chatting with Easton and Melissa from San Diego’s first zero waste hair salon @scisters
To read more about my zero waste hair care check out my post here
https://zerowastefamily.com/my-zero-waste-hair-care
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#zerowaste #zerowastehaircare #zerowasteliving #zerowastebeauty
It’s nettle season!
Our family absolutely love foraging and nettle is the first treasurer in spring to forage.
We use stinging nettle in many different ways:
Nettle soup
Feed for chickens
We make fertilizer water for the garden
Tea
We make dehydrated boost powder for smoothies
What are your favorite way to use stinging nettle and what other things do you forage?
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#stingingnettle #stingingnettles #foragedfood #foragingforfood #foragin #urbanforaging #naturespantry #nettletea🌿☕️ #nettle #nettles #thezerowastefamily
Liam shares what he packed himself for his zero waste and vegan lunch.
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#veganlunch #vegankids #vegankidslunch #zerowastepackedlunch #zerowasteonthego #zerowastefamily #thezerowastefamily #zerowasteyouth #zerowasteliving #zerowastelifestyle
Zero Waste Family has written a book all about living a zero waste lifestyle, and Fredrika will be talking about it at this event. Then stick around for our DIY craft event—we're going to make some fun trash-free crafts together.
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA this Sunday March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We're so excited for this event—we can't wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble
We have had record amount of rain and cool temperatures here in San Diego and although we all complain, the vegetable does not.
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#growingbroccoli #growingfood #growingfoodathome #growingfoodinmygarden #growtoeatfresh #growtoeatbetter #urbangardening #urbangarden #backyardgarden #backyardhomestead #selfreliance #sustainableliving #thezerowastefamily
Don't forget this Saturday, when we'll be at the 10th annual Zero Waste Youth USA Convergence! Join us for a day of education, inspiration and action. We'll be there with our youngest son, Liam, speaking about engaging the next generation.
Youth are the future. Let's make sure they are a part of the Zero Waste movement!
#zerowasteyouthusa #zerowasteyouth #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney
Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!
