If you’re intrigued by cloth diapering, but aren’t sure it’s for you, no worries! Here are four ways to save the planet without the extra laundry.
Perfectly Simple Blueberry Pancakes For A Quiet, Quaint Morning
Blueberry pancakes are the perfect way to start a quaint, quiet morning. This simple, from-scratch blueberry pancake recipe will help set yours off on the right foot.
A Free, Festive, Eco-friendly Alternate To The Christmas Tree
If you love minimal design, are looking to keep your holiday budget down, or want to avoid the waste of a Christmas tree, here is a great alternative to the norm.
7 Gifts New Moms Will Be Grateful For
Finding a genuinely great (and helpful!) gift for a new parent can seem like an daunting task. Here are seven ideas that keep a keen awareness to their new situation.
DIY Detergent: Skip The Trial & Error With These 10 Helpful Tips
Making DIY detergent can be overwhelming as a newbie, but with a few pro tips you’ll be able to tackle the task with confidence.
Sensational Wild Rice Summer Salad
This hearty wild rice salad checks all the boxes for flavor and texture! Its unique profile is perfect for a week of packed lunches, a super bowl party, or a summer gathering.
Quick Vegan Meal Ideas for Every Meal
In January of 2022, I participated in Veganuary for the first time. I’d hesitated on it plenty of times in the past, but this time? I reminded myself that I could live off of PB & Js, if needed, and I went with it. Was it perfect? No. But it pushed me out of my […]
6 Things I Learned During Veganuary
In January 2022, I decided to participate in Veganuary. I’d been on the fence about it for months beforehand. I’ve always wanted to try, but something usually stopped me. I was pregnant or breastfeeding, maybe I just figured since I was already vegetarian that I was mostly there and it wouldn’t be that big of […]
Friluftsliv: Tips to Help Your Family Embrace the Outdoors in Winter
Friluftsliv! This Norwegian phrase roughly translates to open air life and it has become our family’s motto this year. As our children grow, we’ve narrowed our values and are working to more thoroughly embrace the beauty of nature and our diverse seasonality here in the midwest. Many families have been looking to spend more time […]
5 Items to Buy Secondhand
I’ve always been a big fan of thrifting. It started with an enjoyment of neighborhood garage sales as a kid, but several years ago I started a commitment to the lifestyle. At the time I was spending a lot of time at thrift shops trying to build my wool stash for making braided rugs, and […]