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My Favorite Books About Minimalism That Don't Have "Minimalism" in Their Titles
Tags: Minimalism; Zero WasteFor whatever reason, my favorite books with minimalism themes do not come from the traditional minimalism genre that is sweeping the nation right now. I bet there are a lot...
View ArticleTen Tips For Preventing Bacterial Growth In Your DIY Beauty Products
Tags: HealthOne of the benefits of commercial health and beauty products is that they contain ingredients that prevent bacteria from running wild. But don't fret, there are several ways to prevent...
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Three Break-Resistant Dishware Options
Tags: Zero Waste; Buy It For LifeDropping a dish or a glass in the kitchen and watching it shatter seems to be a rite-of-passage to being human. How many pieces a person breaks in a given year or...
View ArticleObservations About My Minimalism Journey
Tags: MinimalismSomeone I know who know's I'm on this minimalism journey reached out to me, because they want to start their own journey of decluttering. It feels overwhelming to give someone you know...
View ArticleThe Cheapest Way to Have a Bidet and Eliminate the Need for Toilet Paper
Tags: Zero WasteThis is so ingenious, I don't know why more people don't do this. For an investment of less than $15 you can have a clean, fresh bum whenever you want. How's that? With a travel...
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Zero Waste Market Kit
Tags: Zero WasteHere's my zero waste market kit and I love it!I use an insulated market basket* with the soft cover and before I leave to go grocery shopping, I make sure it's filled with glass jars...
View ArticleThree Body Washes and a Bar Soap that Eliminate the Need for Body Lotion
Tags: Zero Waste; MinimalismBody lotion is dangerous (just kidding) and a waste of time, money, and resources, when there are soaps and body washes out there that don't dry your skin. Here are four...
View ArticleZero Waste Kitchen Tool: The Jar Scraper
Tags: Zero WasteJar scrapers are a great way to eliminate food and water waste. Compared to a regular rubber scrapper, the handle is usually longer and the scraper is narrower. They help get all the...
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Fagor Duo Combi for the Zero Waste Kitchen
Tags: Zero Waste; Buy It For LifeWe have had this Fagor Duo Combi pressure cooker/pressure canner/saucepan set for ten years now and it's still in great shape. I love this company because not only do...
View ArticleZero Waste. Minimalism. Buy It For Life.
I've changed one of the three focus tags of my blog. Health is being replaced with Buy It For Life. Of course I care about health, but I'm very passionate about the buy-it-for-life movement and think...
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Glass Nail File to Replace Paper Emery Boards
Tags: Zero Waste; Buy It For LifeGlass nail files, also called crystal nail files, are the perfect choice for those wanting to find an alternative to disposable paper emery boards. The usual zero waste...
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What's on My Drying Racks Today, Volume I
Tags: ZeroWasteI'm drying a lot of my reusables today. Here are my drying racks and what's on them:Towels! Towels for my bathroom at home and the bathroom at work, napkins, and handkerchiefs. I've had...
View ArticleSustainable Wardrobe Tour, Part I, Introduction
Tags: Zero Waste, Minimalism, Buy It For LifeI’ve just embarked on a temporary project of extreme frugality, and one of the reasons I was ready to do that was because I finished my two-year journey to...
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Sustainable Wardrobe, Part II, Closet
Tags: Zero Waste, Minimalism, Buy It For LifeHere is my closet! These are most of my clothes. My shoes, outerwear and winter accessories are kept by the front door. There are also a few items being...
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Sustainable Wardrobe, Part III, Office Wardrobe
Tags: Zero Waste, Minimalism, Buy It For LifeFinding office-appropriate attire that fits my requirements for minimalism, natural fabrics, ethics, natural movement, AND fits right has not been easy....
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Sustainable Wardrobe, Part IV, Barefoot Shoes
Tags: Minimalism, Natural Movement, VeganI used to have the goal of owning vegan, plastic-free shoes, but once I got into the barefoot shoe movement, I realized that vegan, plastic-free, and barefoot...
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Sustainable Wardrobe, Part V, Casual Clothes
Tags: Zero Waste, Minimalism, Buy It For LifeHere are my casual clothes. Nothing very interesting or fancy, but it was much easier finding these kinds of clothes from sustainable brands.Winter...
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Sustainable Wardrobe, Part VI, Everything Else
Tags: Zero Waste, Minimalism, Buy It For LifeAnd here is everything else that I put on my body!Base Layers/Under GarmentsMy favorite place to buy the stuff that goes underneath my clothes is Boodywear....
View ArticleSustainable Wardrobe, Part VII, Clothing Choice and Maintenance Strategies
#ZeroWaste #Minimalism #BuyItForLifeColor:I tend to go with black for my cardigans and blazers, black for my socks/shoes, neutral colors for bottoms, and colorful for my tops. This strategy allows me...
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Easy Plastic-Free Shower Curtain System
#ZeroWaste #BuyItForLifeTraditional shower curtains are made out of PVC, a plastic that has a lot of downsides. Some newer shower curtains are made out of PEVA or EVA, which is better, but still...
View ArticleFive things to "Waste" in the Name of Safety
Those trying to live a waste-free lifestyle do not want to throw away things that seem perfectly usable, but when it comes to being safe, there are some things that need to be replaced periodically due...
View ArticleBlogging on Facebook
I've been blogging mostly on Facebook lately and not so much here. Check out my page!
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Minimalist Composting
If you have a trowel and and a yard, you can probably compost.This is the most minimalist compost method I have found, and it's also a great upper body workout. Here's what you need:-0.5-1.0 gallons of...
View ArticleZero Waste and Minimalism Habits: What Has Stuck Around and What Has Been...
For various reasons, not all of the habits I have picked up have stuck around in the long-term. Here are a list of the habits that have stuck for me and a list of the habits that have not:Minimalist...
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