When I started my zero waste journey glass jars were one of the items I invested in right away. They have so many purposes: canning, storing food in the refrigerator, getting coffee to-go, storing food in the freezer, bringing home leftovers from restaurants, storing food in the pantry. You get the idea. I’m a sucker … More How To: Remove Labels From Glass Jars
Two words, my friends: Berry. Season. One of the best seasons in my humble opinion (which is funny since I’m not really a fan a fruit, but even I’ll take a bowl full of fresh, local strawberries and cream any day). But sadly, up here in the Northeast it always seems to be one of … More Freezing Fresh Strawberries
Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle inevitably means you will need to acquire some reusable bags to replace the plastic ones that are so commonly used in today’s society. Of course you could easily go and buy some bags, in fact if you are in the market for some large tote bags you can check out … More How to: Sew a Drawstring Bag
Looking for a fun way to use up some extra fabric or some old clothing that you have lying around? Or maybe you just need something to make your floors a little cozier. Either way a braided rug is the perfect option. It’s easy to make, and you can choose the size, color, and shape … More Tutorial: Braided Rug
I’ve known for years that Teflon coated pans were bad for me and the environment, but committing to cast iron seemed like it would be complicated and expensive. I knew that they could rust if you left food in them too long, that they needed to be seasoned or things would stick, and that they were … More Caring for Cast Iron
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