DIY 3D Wrapping Paper from Upcycled Shopping Bags

DIY 3D Wrapping Paper from Upcycled Shopping Bags

When this beautiful Ann Taylor LOFT shopping bag wandered into my life, I saw potential. Then upon inspection, I saw the “LOFT loves the environment… please reuse this bag, and then recycle it” stamp on the bottom.

Oh Ann, you saucy minx. Game on.

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DIY Tabletop Christmas Tree Skirt from an Upcycled Burlap Coffee Sack

DIY Tabletop Christmas Tree Skirt from an Upcycled Burlap Coffee Sack

If you ever find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night wondering, “how do I upcycle this burlap coffee sack into a tabletop Christmas tree skirt?” you have found the right blog. Welcome. Let’s embrace insomnia and eco-friendly crafting together. I’ll open the wine.

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Modern Minimalist Christmas: Natural, Botanical Salt Dough Ornaments

Modern Minimalist Christmas: Natural, Botanical Salt Dough Ornaments

A zero waste take on holiday cheer!

These aren’t your nanny’s salt ornaments, y’all. These beautiful and boho ornaments are all natural, non-toxic, compostable, and zero waste.

AND THEY SMELL AMAZING!

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A Workaholic's Guide to Slow Living: Adding Mindfulness to Your Morning and Evening Routine

A Workaholic's Guide to Slow Living: Adding Mindfulness to Your Morning and Evening Routine

The tiny things in life so often turn out to be the big things, so it’s time to incorporate a few mindful changes to your AM and PM routines.

These small adjustments are a great first step for everyone, but especially anyone who craves a slower, more focused lifestyle. Bring on the slow living!

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Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup (Meal Without Plastic)

Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup (Meal Without Plastic)

What’s the big deal about this Rich, Healthy Broccoli Leek Soup?

It’s delicious, it’s easily adaptable to gluten free or vegan, it’s done in 45 minutes or less, it’s packed with nutrients, it’s thick, satisfying, and filling, and it’s easily a zero waste recipe!

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Ridiculously Easy DIY Eucalyptus Linen Spray

Ridiculously Easy DIY Eucalyptus Linen Spray

Eucalyptus linen spray is that missing piece of your bedtime routine you didn’t know you needed. It’s like a spa, if sleeping so hard you drool on yourself wasn’t generally frowned upon in most spas. Trust me on this one.

Click through for a super easy DIY for eucalyptus linen spray!

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DIY Compostable Eucalyptus Wreath

DIY Compostable Eucalyptus Wreath

I have been fawning over those modern and minimalist wreaths you see all over Pinterest, but over my dead body am I buying a brand new embroidery hoop just to use for a wreath and then throw away. I do own wreath forms, as you may recall from last year’s post on DIY foraged wreaths, but the amount of floral wire I used and then subsequently ended up throwing out irritated me.

Thus, a challenge was born. Could I make a minimalist but completely compostable wreath?

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12 Awesome, Eco-friendly Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Want)

12 Awesome, Eco-friendly Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Want)

Finding desirable and useful Christmas gifts for men can be challenging when you’re working hard toward an eco-friendly life and responsible consumerism.

Lucky for you, I spent an afternoon rounding up all the latest and greatest eco-friendly finds on Etsy. Here are some of my picks for handmade and eco-friendly gifts for men for the 2018 holiday season!

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Getting Real About The Zero Waste Movement for New Moms with Honestly Modern

Getting Real About The Zero Waste Movement for New Moms with Honestly Modern

Bringing home a newborn is one of the biggest adjustments most new mamas have had to face. Is it possible to stay zero waste with a newborn?

Jen from Honestly Modern gets real about priorities, being a mom, and taking a realistic look at the zero waste movement.

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