Shopping can be fun, exciting and exhilarating. It can give us a thrill that cannot be described. But sometimes, we need to limit and question, even the things that we love. Here are 5 things that we buy that most of us probably don't actually need. Food and drink According to food wise, Australians throw... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, at this point in my Zero Waste journey, I forget just how many Zero Waste changes I have implemented in my life. The "new normal" sets in so fast every time I make a change, that I don't even think twice about it. And we all know, Zero Waste isn't just about fancy Stainless... Continue Reading →
My small garden has become a pride and joy of mine during this life transition. As shown on my Instagram feed, it all started with a small Aloe Vera plant and a baby basil plant, and it has steadily grown from there. I have never been someone with a "green thumb", but with a little... Continue Reading →
We have all seen the trend of bullet journalling floating around the internet for the past few years. For a while, I palmed it off as an unnecessary trend, but then I realized that the basic concept of a bullet journal isn't that different to a diary or a to-do list, it just has a... Continue Reading →
This month I have been focusing on organization. This includes checklists. Checklists can be a tool for more than just remembering what you have to do. Here are 10 reasons a to-do list works for me. It declutters my mind: Do you ever feel like there are so many things going on in your head... Continue Reading →
Going Zero Waste with my mailbox was one of the first things I tried to change on my Zero Waste Journey - but this is something I still struggle with on a monthly basis. That's right, almost a year in, I still have not eliminated my mail completely! BUT - I have been able to... Continue Reading →
The reality of running a blog, working full time, keeping our house remotely clean (with my partner of course) and just general life means there isn't a lot of time left in the day for other things - and I have found myself getting into a nasty habit of thinking "oh I must get rid... Continue Reading →
Did you know that Australians buy an average of 27kgs of new clothes each year only to get rid of 23kgs in the same year.* That is an insane amount of clothes that we are wearing once or twice, and then disposing of. And this amount is all going to landfill, so it isn't even being... Continue Reading →
The most important lesson that has come about for me in my Zero Waste journey is conscious consumerism. How do my choices affect the planet, other people, and other living creatures? The biggest change I have had to overcome is bargain hunting, and I wanted to share my thoughts with my loyal readers, the public,... Continue Reading →
