This blog post is sponsored by Ten Thousand Villages. I know that it’s the first of November and you’re thinking, “Jessie, why in the world are you already talking about sustainable & ethically made gift ideas?” Regardless, if you are like me, you will wait until the last minute to get holiday gifts in line[…]
zero waste & vegan snack ideas
A few weeks ago, I whipped up a Youtube video for you guys all about zero waste & vegan snack ideas. The more I thought about it, I realized a blog post might be helpful too so I can include some recipe recommendations for you to try out! I know a lot of you have[…]
zero waste shaving: safety razor
Zero Waste Shaving: How to Use a Safety Razor Over the past year, I’ve been slowly making simple switches for a more eco friendly, zero waste lifestyle. Last fall, I was down to my last few disposable razors so I asked for a safety razor for Christmas. Safety razors are an excellent sustainable option because[…]
ethical & eco-friendly organic basics
Confession time. We joined the YMCA at the beginning of this year. However, this month is the first time I’ve actually taken advantage of the gym there. The day I decided to hit the gym for the first time since pre Vasco days, I realized most of my “activewear” (if you could even call it[…]
8 zero waste mom bloggers you need to follow
It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with baby Vasco and wondering what in the world zero waste living would look like with a little one. Would I have the time to cook waste free meals from scratch? What about diapers? How do I get started with cloth diapering? What about all the baby[…]