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Minimalist Party Ideas
Do you dread party planning because it seems super overwhelming or expensive? Parties and events can be budget- and environmentally-friendly. If you want to see how it's possible to throw a simple bash, read on!
Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle
How does minimalism support a zero waste lifestyle? The great thing about minimalism is that it naturally supports being zero waste. If you buy less, you're demanding less of the economy, which will create less demand. Here are six ways minimalism and zero waste go together beautifully.
How to Organize and Create a Secondhand Baby Registry
Are you considering throwing a secondhand baby shower? Or, might you be asking, “what the heck is a secondhand baby registry?” This post will get you up to speed on the what, why, and how of a secondhand baby registry.
A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar for Kids (With Gifts)
Anticipating Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year in a child's life. Did you grow up with an Advent calendar, celebrating each day of December up until Christmas? Here’s a way to give your children something every day but keep it minimal and nearo waste.
Natural DIY All Purpose Cleaner: No Bleach or Harsh Chemicals
I love natural cleaners! They’re so gentle, cheap, and easy to make. Here’s my favorite recipe for an all-purpose cleanser.
I'm an Ethical Writer: My Commitment to Conscious Consumerism
Here’s my journey from being an unhappy, materialistic beauty blogger to a minimalist to an ethical writer who speaks about conscious consumerism.
A Zero Waste, Minimalist Birthday for Baby Beans
It’s Beans here. My mother requested I write another guest post for the blog to talk about my recent minimalist, zero waste birthday party. I’m now two years old.
How to Use Cloth Wipes as a Family
Switching over to cloth wipes instead of tissues changed the way we consume paper products. Yeah yeah, I've talked about this before. But there are new developments in the cloth wipe world that I wanted to share!
Library Goodness: No Spend and Nearo Waste
One of the biggest lessons from my no-spend month was deciding to go to the library and check out books instead of buying a $12 ebook. The library is a reading minimalist’s dream!
Zero Waste Periods: Adventures in Menstrual Cups
Yeah, it's a full blog post about Aunt Flow. The Red Tide. Periods. Gross. But I promise it's worth a read if you've been toying with the idea of creating less waste per menstrual cycle.
Composting in the City
Here’s how to get started with composting in the city. Amy wrote this story from the perspective of a city dweller that uses a compost service to pick up a full bucket on a weekly basis.
Let’s Start the Nearo Waste Movement (Near Zero Waste)
We're intrigued by the Zero Waste movement. With how much garbage we produce as humans, and how crazy full landfills and oceans are with our trash and misguided recycling, Chris and I want to make an impact by reducing our waste to zero. But life as a zero waste family can be hard.
We Stopped Buying Tissues
Not sure where it started, but I realized I began to feel bad about every tissue I threw away. Every tissue box I deconstructed and stuck in the recycling bin. We made the switch to cloth wipes and we’re not looking back.
Are You a Responsible Consumer?
Minimalism is like a gateway drug for helping the environment. Once you begin to consume less, you'll notice you're wasting less. Here are ways to be a more responsible consumer.
Why I Repaired My Boots Instead of Buying a New Pair
Finding the right boots is an undertaking. Especially as a minimalist. So when faced with a decision to buy new boots to replace my “perfect” boots from 2013, I decided to go against fast fashion (which scares the bajeebers out of me) and get my old boots repaired.
Why I Quit Amazon Prime
The overhaul of online ordering is inevitable, so let's do what we can to make it as sustainable as possible.