Waste is getting way out of hand. Urban areas alone send over 2 billion tons to landfills annually, 25-50% of which could be composted instead, like the 76% of food waste we throw away. Composting could annually eliminate 475 pounds of waste per person making it a game-changer for reducing landfill waste. Even in the…
Most people think of herbs as simple flavor-boosters, but they can be so much more than that! Herbs have been used for thousands of years for innumerable natural remedies, and they can have a profound effect on your mood! You can use herbs for anxiety to gently and naturally bring your body back into a…
Let me clarify something before I begin… I’m not completely waste free. I’m going towards a zero waste lifestyle, and I’m headed in the right direction, but I still have a long way to go! But even in the small amount of progress I’ve made so far, I’ve realized that there are a ton of…
Elderberry is really having a heyday right now. You’ve probably heard of elderberries and their cold-busting superpowers, but what you might not know is how easy it is to make a simple elderberry syrup recipe to save money and have a powerful natural remedy on hand whenever you or your family needs it! Elderberries make…
It’s time to start thinking about gardening! This year, I’m planning on creating my best garden yet, and I’m going to use a vegetable garden planner to do it. The Ultimate Vegetable Garden Planner is what I recommend for planning your herb and vegetable garden this year, next year, and for years to come! The…
Smudging, or burning dried herbs, is a ritual that has been around for centuries. It’s not just for hippies either- read on to find out how to smudge and why you should try burning smudge sticks in your house today! Here you’ll find everything you need to know about smudging, including benefits, what you need…
If you want to have a zero waste home, learning how to buy in bulk and reduce waste while shopping is a must. Food can cause a ton of waste since we’ve all got to eat! Here are some tips on how to do zero waste shopping– what to bring, the benefits of bulk shopping,…
Echinacea is an herbaceous flowering plant that is more commonly known as the Coneflower. It’s a pretty plant to add to any landscape, but it’s far more useful than just being aesthetically pleasing! An echinacea tincture can be a gamechanger for colds and cases of flu- read on to find out how to make your…
Did you know that blue light could be one reason that your health isn’t the best it could be? Blue light protection is something all of us need in our modern, well-lit lives. Because, as it turns out, blue light isn’t all that good for us. The blue screen of death is aptly named. But…
It seems like going zero waste, along with zero waste products, have become kinda in vogue recently. It’s fashionable to be zero waste, so a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon without really understanding the movement and what it’s all about. And sometimes, that does more harm than good. We all have limited…