It’s spring! It’s spring! It’s finally spring! Hooray! I’m so excited for a new batch of yard projects this year. Last year, we moved to a new home and yard projects included the necessary fence for our dogs and a patio — big projects to help our yard fit our family. This year we get […]
6 Simple Ways to Support Your Favorite Non-Profit
Non-profits are struggling. Yes, many people and businesses are struggling right now, but those in the non-profit world are especially vulnerable. Many non-profits struggle with their bottom line. They’re scraping by with minimal staff, limited reserve, and they rely on the generosity of donors and successful programming and fundraisers for much of their operating […]
Salty, Delicious Restaurant-Style Black Beans
If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of, it’s a big pot of salty black beans. I’ll never forget the first time I realized this. It was my husband’s sisters wedding weekend and my someday sister-in-law made a crock of rice and beans that was to die for. When I asked her how she […]
Recycling Fabrics + How to Be a Conscientious Consumer
Every year our local history museum holds a folk & fiber fest in February. It’s one of my favorite annual events, full of vendors and demonstrators, activities for kids — all with some of my favorite media woven amongst their wonderful exhibits. I have a whole post on what I love about this festival (and […]
Simple, No Sew Reusable Tissues
The following post is for, well, rags. I’m sure that it seems crazy that I would post about making fabric squares, but my goal is to really just to be encouraging in going zero waste. When I look at so many zero waste products, I can’t help but think about how they’re either A) […]
Upcycled Pant Leg Tissue Box
Raise your hand if you’re a guilty hoarder of fabric remnants. I am! And one of the most usefully useless things I’ve acquired over the years are remnants from cutoff pants. Denim’s such a wonderfully hearty fabric, I just hate to throw it out! Not to mention that someday I hope to make a braided […]
9 Clever Ways to Reuse Bread Bags
Once upon a time, I tried to keep a journal of everything I threw away. However, it quickly became apparent that most of what I tossed was plastic packaging: cereal bags, granola bar wrappers, coffee bags. Most of what I was throwing was tied to my food. It was at this point that I […]
50+ Lullabies to Lull Your Little to Sleep
Is there anything sweeter than rocking a sleepy baby? The number of hours new parents spend swinging, swaying, and singing are innumerable, so it’s best to have a good soundtrack for those times. Here’s a list of 50+ favorites for your consideration, whether you’re looking for the first song to sing to a growing […]
8 Totally Logical Reasons to Switch to a Menstrual Cup
I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re reading this it means that you’re probably looking into trying out a menstrual cup. I can’t even begin to tell you what a game changer it is. (For real! SO. AMAZING.) When I first got a menstrual cup, I was a little nervous. They seemed so daunting! […]
Simple, Homestyle Vegan Tuna Salad
“I tried my hand at a vegan tuna salad. Will you try it?” I asked my foodie friend, Sarah. She shrugged, grabbed a cracker, and opened the container. “It looks like tuna salad.” Sniff, sniff. “How on Earth did you get it to smell like tuna?” She dips in her cracker and tastes it. “Yeah, […]