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Aug 5
@positive_phee and @zero.waste.family talk and share our best tips for sustainable and affordable back-school clothing.
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Aug 3
📚 Back-to-school season doesn’t have to mean overspending or creating unnecessary waste.
Join @zero.waste.family and @positive_phee for a fun Instagram Live where we’ll share practical, budget-friendly tips to make this school year more sustainable—without making life more complicated.
From reducing waste to saving money on everyday school essentials, you’ll leave with simple ideas you can start using right away.
🗓 August 5
⏰ 10:00 AM PT
Bring your questions and join the conversation—we can’t wait to see you there!
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Aug 2
July came and went and we spend our staycation making memories and spending as much time in nature as possible.
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Jul 31
Plastic Free July may be coming to an end, but the small changes we make today can last all year long.
One of my favorite plastic-free swaps? Homemade popsicles.
Instead of buying individually wrapped ice pops filled with unnecessary packaging, we make our own using fresh fruit that’s in season. It’s healthier, saves money, reduces food waste, and keeps a surprising amount of plastic out of the bin over time.
My personal favorite molds are stainless steel. They last for years, don’t absorb odors or stains, and completely eliminate the need for plastic molds. It’s a simple swap that pays for itself while helping the planet.
Our family loves making mango and raspberry popsicles or refreshing watermelon pops on warm summer days. They’re incredibly easy to make, and the kids always have fun creating their own combinations.
Plastic Free July might be ending, but living with less plastic doesn’t have to. One small change at a time really does make a difference.
What’s your favorite homemade popsicle flavor?
#PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticFree #ZeroWaste #LowWasteLiving #SustainableLiving ...
Jul 28
Stop bringing plastic into your garden! 🌿
Here are 3 simple, plastic-free swaps you can make today to grow healthier plants and cut down on waste:
1️⃣ Stop buying bagged soil! Build nutrient-rich soil right at home using compost, dry leaves, and grass clippings. 🍂
2️⃣ Ditch store-bought fertilizer. Homemade compost is completely free and packed with every nutrient your plants actually need. ⚡
3️⃣ Swap plastic pots for terracotta or ceramic. They look way better, last longer, and let your plants’ roots breathe. 🪴
Which one of these are you trying first? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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Jul 26
#sustainableliving #urbangardener #growingfoodonabudget #growingfoodinthecity ...
Jul 23
The rain has kept us more indoors so we have been busy baking, singing along with the radio and making memories.
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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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