One thing I love about the community surrounding sustainable living, is that every new discovery comes with the feeling of community rather than competition. It's this shared idea that we're all in this together, that we all need each other to make a difference, that more can only mean more support, that inspires rather than intimidates when I find a community that operates a little like mine. Coming across the Instagram account Allies of Mother Earth, I instantly felt a sense of camaraderie ... Read More
Green Living
This backyard picnic is proof that eco-friendly entertaining can be pretty too
We've been sharing sneaks on Insta all summer, but I'm pretty darn excited to announce that our eco-friendly entertaining guide is HERE! I know it's a little late in the season, but I wanted to compile all the photos of our summer backyard party into a guide that proves just how easy and affordable it can be to throw a beautiful gathering with the environment in mind. Scroll through the photos below for picnic ideas to effortlessly elevate your next backyard shindig! Can a sustainable party ... Read More
Sustainable floral tips for DIY flower lovers
My love of fresh flowers goes back as far as I can remember. Once, my mom told me we'd be going to visit my grandma's friend, who owned a house with a backyard full of lush gardens. I imagined fields of wildflowers, but found pristine landscaped gardens instead, like something that would line a cottage in England. Both inspire me now. I love the manicured front lawns of my Seattle neighborhood. I love the poppies emerging from the sidewalks. And when I lived in Los Angeles, I loved the ... Read More
10 Acts of Self Care That Don’t Require a Purchase
Self care is about doing those things that are good for you (and that you might even enjoy) but don't truly appreciate until after. If it was merely an instant gratification thing, we'd all be masters of self care. It's a shame, then, that so many self care tips suggest heading to the salon or laying on a face mask. Don't get me wrong, we love both of those things, but effective self care shouldn't require a purchase be made. Instead, it should help you increase mindfulness, adopt healthy ... Read More
Caring About The Environment is Not a Quirk
I mean it is. But it shouldn’t be. I wasn’t really planning to do any big “welcome to eco club” types of posts like some communities do. Which is why we’ve been live for two months and you didn’t see one. My last blog did more of that and I’m really committing to having less of this “here we are! Learn from us!” attitude and more of a here’s X talking about Y etc. But if we were to have one, I guess this would be it. I always feel a slight tinge of embarrassment when I do something like ... Read More
10 Simple Ways to Go Green as a Solopreneur
One of the main reasons people decide to go full time as a solopreneur is for freedom and flexibility. Choosing when and where to work, traveling as they please, and yoga pants as acceptable work attire. Another wonderful thing about being an independent business owner is the ability we have to make our own business decisions. We can choose to make eco-friendly decisions for our businesses and to even help educate those we work with. To help you begin making more green decisions, we’ve listed ... Read More
