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 →
Despite the fact that I try to avoid as much sale advertising as possible, I often still cannot avoid the advertisements for the holiday sales. All of the new products that are sold as must-have items can be tempting, even for me! I wanted to take the time today to remind everyone, myself included, that... Continue Reading →
On recommendation from Sustainably Vegan in her video on Sustainability must-reads, I recently read "How Bad are Bananas" by Mike Berners-Lee. This was an amazing book that I unexpectedly tackled in a day - It was simply that good! I really love the philosophy of this book and what it tries to make us understand.... 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 →
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 →
Sometimes, I get home on a Friday night, I've finished the work week, and I just have no energy left. The first thing my mind used to go to was picking up some take away on the way home. But, not only is this bad for the waistline, bad for the budget, but it often... 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 →
