https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4oSpJOwFTI I am a big fan of reality TV. One of the shows I enjoy watching with my family is American Idol. Season 20 just began last night, and I watched this singer at the end of the show. He not only left me speechless but left me in ( more… )
I read a great book about becoming more eco-friendly, and if you have an interest in being more eco-friendly, I think it would be a good read for you too! 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste is a book by Kathryn Kellogg. It gives great tips for not wasting anything ( more… )
A great swap I have found is switching out plastic bottles for glass. I have found glass spray bottles and also glass pump bottles that I use now instead of the plastic versions. I keep a glass soap pump at each sink in the house. I just refill them when ( more… )
One of the first swaps I made was from bottles of shampoo and conditioner to bars of shampoo and conditioner. I was always wanting a strong scented shampoo and conditioner as I loved that aromatic experience in the shower. However, fragrance is not the healthiest for our body. Fragrances can ( more… )
I received an email the other day from a company letting me know about their plastic-free initiative. Grove is a company that I purchase from monthly. I have a member subscription plan that allows me to get free shipping and free gifts each month with my order. They produce and ( more… )
The Ocean Cleanup is making an impact on the Pacific Garbage Patch! I am so excited to hear that they will soon be making products with plastic they have taken from this area! If you are interested in purchasing one, you can make a donation here: https://products.theoceancleanup.com/
Purchase the reusable cups for restaurants, gas stations, coffee shops, etc. in the community. I remember when Fazolis™ switched from single-use tableware to reusable and washable tableware. I was so impressed that they made that decision and praised them for it. Many places in the community offer reusable cups that ( more… )
Bamboo toothbrushes are the best! This is the second bamboo toothbrush I have tried. It is now the one I will use going forward. I ordered this brush when I bought my Bite toothpaste bits. Of course, I loved the fact that it was a bamboo toothbrush and avoids the ( more… )
Use all natural bar soap. The same company that makes my favorite vegan deodorant makes this bar soap. I ordered it at the same time to try it out. I have been using this for a couple weeks now. I think the smell is mild, but noticeable. The soap lathers ( more… )
If you use paper towels, use reusable bamboo paper towels. I am not a fan of all the paper products out there and actively look for ways to avoid them. However, there are just some you can not avoid. In my daycare, we use washcloths for napkins. We use washable ( more… )