When we downsized, we REALLY downsized, which has been a blessing. But, then I started cooking more and, frankly, I needed more potholders than I had originally thought. Two just aren’t enough with a bigger family. Towels are great, but those have a specific use, too, and too often they’re … Read More
If you are like me you love a nice tea to sip on just about any time of the day. As I was having my cup of tea the other day it dawned on me that I could make my own reusable tea bags. This would allow me to first … Read More
We all have our favorite T-shirts or those shirts that maybe we have outgrown. Don’t just give away those T-shirts, repurpose them. You can repurpose Shirts that even have rips or holes in them. Depending on where the rip or hole is will determine what you can make with it. … Read More
As a family, we are always looking for ways to reduce waste. The greatest way to reduce waste and work towards zero waste living is to stop using one-time use things like disposable makeup remover pads. Due to this, my latest project was to create DIY reusable makeup remover pads … Read More
While some people are blessed with seemingly endless open spaces, most people who catch the gardening bug quickly find out that their passion for plants is often limited to their available square footage. The good news is our space-saving gardening strategies can help you have an impactful garden. You may … Read More
I was using my dish sponge, you know those blueish ones you can buy at the store, to clean up after dinner and realized there has to be a better way as it always gets smelly after so many uses. My husband said why don’t you make a sponge that … Read More
My friend Crystal mentioned about the concept of downsizing your house. While discussing this she mentions our decision to live and travel full-time in a 5th wheel and asks her readers if they would ever want to simplify their lives by living small. A lively discussion ensued on my friends’ … Read More
I am always looking for new ways to reduce waste especially plastic and paper waste with my family. The reusable shopping bags are great but then I noticed a lady using homemade produce bags and I was like I bet I can make those. I wanted to enable others to … Read More
Whether it’s your first winter as an RV owner or it’s your 10th, it’s always nice to have a reminder of how to winterize your RV. It can be a time-consuming process, but let me assure you, being able to use your RV at the beginning of the season without … Read More
There’s nothing better than sitting around the fire and eating some mouth-watering campfire pork chops. For me, no matter what season it is as long as it isn’t pouring rain it is grilling weather for the meats I love. This recipe is about to become one of your most favorite … Read More
I love how easy it was to learn how to sew a headband with t-shirt scraps. Such a simple project, and a great way to repurpose an old t-shirt. One of the best things about trying to live zero-waste is finding creative ways to make new things from old. I … Read More
A lot of people doing a little to reduce waste at home can add up to a big impact. This list of zero waste projects for the home are easy to both make and implement. I created this list to help those get started on the zero-waste journey. It is … Read More