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Easy Soup Mixes in Mason Jars

Easy Soup Mixes in Mason Jars In the United States last year, we spent $465 billion dollars on holiday gifts. Experts estimate it would only take $175 billion to do…

Fabric Softener — Friend or Foe?

Day 10 of the Plastic Free July challenge, how is it going? here is another tip for reducing plastic at home. Many people love to use fabric softeners to keep their linens soft, static-…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 10, 2022
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DIY Mouth Rinse

My oral care is all zero waste. I use a compostable toothbrush, toothpaste tablets, as well as compostable and refillable dental floss. To help keep my teeth as healthy as possible, I use homemade…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Body Care
Jul, 22, 2021
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DIY Herb Salt

Fresh herbs are among my favorite things to grow. This time of year my garden produces lots of them. I love using herbs when cooking, canning and baking, and will dry and freeze some…

Fredrika Syren
Urban Homestead
May, 17, 2021
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DIY Seed Pots from Common Household Items

I like to plant my seeds in recycled household items instead of store bought plastic trays and soil blocks or even pots. Instead of wasting money and creating more trash, I suggest inventing your…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Seeds
Feb, 24, 2021
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DIY Lotion Bars

With cooler weather comes dry skin so I make lotion bars to keep my skin soft. Lotion bars also makes natural personal gifts for all occasions. You can make them unscented or add essentials…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Body Care
Oct, 26, 2020
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Benefits and Uses of Witch Hazel

Witch hazel, a shrub that grows in the eastern and midwestern U.S. as well parts of Canada, has been used by native Americans as medicine for a long time. It’s best known for its…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Body Care
Oct, 07, 2020
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