Team Green

My new favorite native plant: Witch Alder - how neat looking right?!

Dirty Labs laundry detergent is my new go-to for keeping clothes & linens clean without the plastic! 💥

As anyone else moved away from shampoo and condition bottles to bars? I LOVE Brixy shampoo and condition bars! They won a beauty award in 2024 - so not only is it a plastic free option but it leaves my hair feeling healthy and shiny!

Earth Day is coming up, what are some of your plans? For Earth Day, I plan to spend a quiet, reflective day immersed in nature—enjoying silence and solitude on a mountaintop. It’s my way of reconnecting with the earth and appreciating its beauty without distractions.

One way to reduce your impact on nature is to pack out all trash, including seemingly natural items like fruit peels, which can disrupt ecosystems. This is part of the "leave no trace" principle.

Household use of spray cleaners and air fresheners during and after pregnancy may affect lung function in children.

Sometimes, it's really the little things that can turn a sour day to sweet. Having worked in retail FOREVER, customer service takes a special individual. I'm always kind to people serving me, but I could sense that my cashier today needed a little boost, so I was very patient, outwardly expressed thanks, praised their work, and got a bit of a...

Thankfully, I use to be minimal/zero waste prior to having my child. Since having my child, being minimal/zero waste is really not an option. Recently, I've been making steps toward getting back to minimal waste. I'm thankful that I already have the knowledge and experience! I still have some areas that I need to work on to be minimal waste...

In preparation for my spring and summer garden, I spent some time researching which of the new plants I want to try will grow well together. Companion planting is a fun puzzle to solve, and I’m excited to see how some of these combinations thrive side by side. On the overwintering front, my garlic and shallots are looking spectacular—healthy,...

I'm late to the party but I got my daily and one time tasks dialed in yesterday! Looking forward to learning about some new areas this year like invasive plant species, responsible pet owndership and decluttering for my mental health and the environment.