Stop Using Disgusting Dryer Sheets
If you aren't crafty, visit Etsy.com to buy some from a local artisan, or do a quick google search for people near you. I've used these forever. Add a few drops of essential oils directly to the ball if you miss your fragrances.
Do y'all know that most dryer sheets coat use animal fats to coat your clothes with that "fresh" fragrance? Yeah. It's disgusting. Switch to wool dryer balls, they're simple to make (plus a fun craft project for kids) and they work like a hot damn.
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Stop Using Disgusting Dryer Sheets
Do y'all know that most dryer sheets coat use animal fats to coat your clothes with that "fresh" fragrance? Yeah. It's disgusting. Switch to wool dryer balls, they're simple to make (plus a fun craft project for kids) and they work like a hot damn.
If you aren't crafty, visit Etsy.com to buy some from a local artisan, or do a quick google search for people near you. I've used these forever. Add a few drops of essential oils directly to the ball if you miss your fragrances.
Use Jars Instead of Travel Mugs
You have old food jars hanging around anyway, why not make use of them? If they break or get lost,at least they were used one more time before reaching their final destination. I always get lots of compliments on my coffee jar.
1. You can screw on the lid and literally throw a jar full o' coffee into your purse (no more balancing keys, coffee, files etc!) 2. It takes immense resources to manufacture and sell all those plastic/metal travel mugs which are often lost/forgotten
Use Jars Instead of Travel Mugs
1. You can screw on the lid and literally throw a jar full o' coffee into your purse (no more balancing keys, coffee, files etc!) 2. It takes immense resources to manufacture and sell all those plastic/metal travel mugs which are often lost/forgotten
You have old food jars hanging around anyway, why not make use of them? If they break or get lost,at least they were used one more time before reaching their final destination. I always get lots of compliments on my coffee jar.
Bring Your Own Containers To Pick Up Takeout
If you're getting your Pad Thai delivered, choose places that use cardboard or biodegradable takeout containers - and make sure that the Styrofoam-using place knows why you're switching allegiances.
I expected a lot of sideways glances when I started doing this, but so far no one's batted an eyelash, leading me to believe that lots of other people are doing it too. Styrofoam is the devil and is to be avoided at all costs.
Bring Your Own Containers To Pick Up Takeout
I expected a lot of sideways glances when I started doing this, but so far no one's batted an eyelash, leading me to believe that lots of other people are doing it too. Styrofoam is the devil and is to be avoided at all costs.
If you're getting your Pad Thai delivered, choose places that use cardboard or biodegradable takeout containers - and make sure that the Styrofoam-using place knows why you're switching allegiances.
Choose A Cone Instead of a Cup
Eating an ice cream cone the old fashioned way - with the complex system of rotating, licking and avoiding drips - guys, it 's probably better than crossword puzzles for your brain.
(Added Bonus: foreplay?)
I never used to get cones, because I didn't like eating them - just give me my damn ice cream! But the alternative is often a little one-time use plastic dish. NO DEAL. Get the cone, even if you don't eat it you come out ahead.
Choose A Cone Instead of a Cup
I never used to get cones, because I didn't like eating them - just give me my damn ice cream! But the alternative is often a little one-time use plastic dish. NO DEAL. Get the cone, even if you don't eat it you come out ahead.
Eating an ice cream cone the old fashioned way - with the complex system of rotating, licking and avoiding drips - guys, it 's probably better than crossword puzzles for your brain.
(Added Bonus: foreplay?)
Reusable Bags. Yeah, I Know You Know.
What are you supposed to do without a bag? Well, make 15 trips to your car and back to unload your groceries and I guarantee you won't be forgetting your damn bag anymore. Truth.
We all know about this one, right? But how often does your bag actually make it from your front hall to your supermarket checkout?
New solution: No bag? NO BAG. If you forget your reusable bag, you don't get to use plastic. THE END.
Reusable Bags. Yeah, I Know You Know.
We all know about this one, right? But how often does your bag actually make it from your front hall to your supermarket checkout?
New solution: No bag? NO BAG. If you forget your reusable bag, you don't get to use plastic. THE END.
What are you supposed to do without a bag? Well, make 15 trips to your car and back to unload your groceries and I guarantee you won't be forgetting your damn bag anymore. Truth.
Make Your Own Laundry Soap. Seriously, It's Easy
Have you ever walked through the laundry aisle at your grocery store? That stuff is expensive and it stinks. It coats your delicates with chemical fragrances and leaves soap residue that actually makes your clothes dirtier in the long run.
Grate a bar of soap - any bar, Ivory works well, Dr. Bronner's too.
Add 1/2 cup Borax
Add 1/2 cup Washing Soda
BOOM. DONE. Congratulations. Use 2 tbsp per load.
Make Your Own Laundry Soap. Seriously, It's Easy
Grate a bar of soap - any bar, Ivory works well, Dr. Bronner's too.
Add 1/2 cup Borax
Add 1/2 cup Washing Soda
BOOM. DONE. Congratulations. Use 2 tbsp per load.
Have you ever walked through the laundry aisle at your grocery store? That stuff is expensive and it stinks. It coats your delicates with chemical fragrances and leaves soap residue that actually makes your clothes dirtier in the long run.
Shop Second Hand
Clothes today are made so cheaply that after a few washes they are often all stretched out and discoloured, but by shopping secondhand you can see how an item has held up over time. It's easier to judge quality.
I used to think wearing the discarded clothing of a stranger was gross. I still draw the line at underclothes and shoes. BUT, some of my favorite articles of clothing are thrift-store finds. The low prices are only the beginning,
Shop Second Hand
I used to think wearing the discarded clothing of a stranger was gross. I still draw the line at underclothes and shoes. BUT, some of my favorite articles of clothing are thrift-store finds. The low prices are only the beginning,
Clothes today are made so cheaply that after a few washes they are often all stretched out and discoloured, but by shopping secondhand you can see how an item has held up over time. It's easier to judge quality.
Moisturize Using Natural Oils
Starting your day with a coconut oil massage is pretty much the best thing ever. And since your skin absorbs most of what you put onto it, might as well use something you'd eat anyway.
(Seriously guys, I don't want to brag but my skin is like SILK)
Get rid of your Jergens- natural oils like sesame oil and coconut oil are some of the best moisturizers around. They're super inexpensive and can be used as lip balm and hair serum too.
Moisturize Using Natural Oils
Get rid of your Jergens- natural oils like sesame oil and coconut oil are some of the best moisturizers around. They're super inexpensive and can be used as lip balm and hair serum too.
Starting your day with a coconut oil massage is pretty much the best thing ever. And since your skin absorbs most of what you put onto it, might as well use something you'd eat anyway.
(Seriously guys, I don't want to brag but my skin is like SILK)
Ditch the Shampoo and Conditioner
Shampoo: 1 tbsp baking soda dissolved in 1 cup warm water. Scrub into scalp and rinse.
Conditioning rinse: 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar in 1 cup warm water, let sit for a few minutes then rinse.
If you need extra moisture, smooth coconut oil onto ends
I'm going to lose you on this one, I can feel it. BUT, hear me out. For three years now I've used baking soda as shampoo, and apple cider vinegar as conditioner. I don't look like a greasy troll, I promise! Just try it.
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/go/index.php/389/why-you-should-go-no-poo/
I'm going to lose you on this one, I can feel it. BUT, hear me out. For three years now I've used baking soda as shampoo, and apple cider vinegar as conditioner. I don't look like a greasy troll, I promise! Just try it.
Shampoo: 1 tbsp baking soda dissolved in 1 cup warm water. Scrub into scalp and rinse.
Conditioning rinse: 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar in 1 cup warm water, let sit for a few minutes then rinse.
If you need extra moisture, smooth coconut oil onto ends
Get Rid of the Swiffer
Better yet, instead of trashing it altogether, invest in a good microfiber cloth and use that in place of the little disposable pads.
OR - USE A BROOM y'all, a BROOM.
Seriously guys, what is WITH all these one-time use landfill fillers? Enough. Ditch the Swiffer. It's dumb and you don't need it. Swiffer Corp. is rich enough as it is.
Get Rid of the Swiffer
Seriously guys, what is WITH all these one-time use landfill fillers? Enough. Ditch the Swiffer. It's dumb and you don't need it. Swiffer Corp. is rich enough as it is.
Better yet, instead of trashing it altogether, invest in a good microfiber cloth and use that in place of the little disposable pads.
OR - USE A BROOM y'all, a BROOM.
I thought of another one - Abeego!
The BEST replacement for Saran wrap I've ever found...plus your food will look super vintage and cute.
Abeego is the original reusable food storage, handcrafted with an authentic blend of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil infused into hemp and cotton fabric. Store your food the way nature intended with Abeego Flats, Abeego Wrap and Abeego Snack.
http://www.abeego.ca
Abeego is the original reusable food storage, handcrafted with an authentic blend of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil infused into hemp and cotton fabric. Store your food the way nature intended with Abeego Flats, Abeego Wrap and Abeego Snack.
The BEST replacement for Saran wrap I've ever found...plus your food will look super vintage and cute.
...and another one..USE SOAP
Dr. Bonner's is a great natural castile soap - but also hit up the local soap makers in your community, you'll probably find someone using natural ingredients and it's a great way to support local artisans
Soap instead of other things I mean - ditch the body wash, the liquid soap and the hand soap that all come in hulking great plastic containers. Grab a bar where the only packaging is paper, and lather up!
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Soap instead of other things I mean - ditch the body wash, the liquid soap and the hand soap that all come in hulking great plastic containers. Grab a bar where the only packaging is paper, and lather up!
Dr. Bonner's is a great natural castile soap - but also hit up the local soap makers in your community, you'll probably find someone using natural ingredients and it's a great way to support local artisans
