Life

Having a sense of purpose, and aiming to be happier each day are core principles for me. Here are my attempts at getting there...

My Morning Routine

My Morning Routine

Current, I should have said current!

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A wise woman taught me something about my front yard.

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

I love a good mnemonic, the last one is a little out there!

What to Bring on a Day Hike

The Great Outdoors Featured

What to Bring on a Day Hike

Whether I go for a stroll or a more strenuous hike, I always carry these essentials to be ready for an emergency.

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Shopping Guide Featured

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Congratulations to the Sustainable Fashion Forum! What a success!

A Zero Waste Drink Order

A Zero Waste Drink Order

It can be intimidating, but you can do it.

Darning Socks with The Far Woods

Darning Socks with The Far Woods

Who knew I'd darn my husbands socks?

My Fake Commute

My Fake Commute

Freelancers, do you do that too?

A Day of Home Cooked Meals

A Day of Home Cooked Meals

I love watching "What I eat in a day" videos. Here's a photo essay.

A Complete List of the World's Best Zero Waste Bloggers

A Complete List of the World's Best Zero Waste Bloggers

Being part of this network is one of my proudest accomplishments.

My One-Word Theme for 2018

My One-Word Theme for 2018

Inspired by Gretchen Rubin, I choose an overarching theme for each upcoming year.

My 10 Personal Commandments

My 10 Personal Commandments

Putting these to paper has really simplified my life!

Lessons I Learned from Getting my First Cold of the Season

Lessons I Learned from Getting my First Cold of the Season

You don't always make the best decisions when you're sick.

Escape to Oregon

Escape to Oregon

The story of how Octave and I ended up the in the PNW.

My Bedtime Routine

My Bedtime Routine

My secret to a good night's sleep.