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Summer in the City: Why Our Stockholm Staycation Was Exactly What We Needed

Summer in the City: Why Our Stockholm Staycation Was Exactly What We Needed There is something strangely magical about staying in the city when everyone else leaves. If you’re new…

How Bokashi Composting Saved My Patio and City Garden

When I moved into my small city apartment with a tiny patio, I worried I wouldn’t be able to garden properly, limited space, picky neighbors, and…

Fredrika Syren
Composting, Recent Articles
Jul, 26, 2026
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Sustainable Window Coverings: How to Repair, Reuse and Choose Blinds That Last

Sometimes a window blind stops rolling smoothly, loses a bracket, gets a small tear, or just looks old. It might seem easiest to replace the whole thing, but often only one part is damaged…

Fredrika Syren
Minimalism Living
Jul, 20, 2026
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Redefining the Challenge: Reflections from 20 Years of Low-Waste Living

There is something inherently motivating about a challenge. Tell me that something is going to be difficult, or that it requires a complete shift in…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 19, 2026
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Patio Garden Comeback: Heatwave Check‑In, Harvests, and a Zero Waste BBQ

Home from our trip and the garden greeted us like a small green miracle. I worried—there were heatwaves while we were away and someone…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Gardening with Kids, Recent Articles
Jul, 07, 2026
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How to Have a Great Summer Break With Your Kids on a Small Budget

Last week, I donated money to an organization that provides summer camps and activities for families and children facing financial challenges….

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kids
Jun, 14, 2026
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Sustainable Travel with Children – Exploring the World While Reducing Our Footprint

For me, sustainable travel isn’t about giving up adventures. It’s about making thoughtful choices that allow us to continue exploring while minimizing our…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Traveling
Jun, 07, 2026
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