Wrapping Packages. Eco Consciously. Busily.

So my intent was to post a few fun and inspiring ideas over the last few weeks about wrapping gifts this season more eco consciously. But  I have been SO DARN BUSY! So, in the midst of my busy-ness I have been at least trying to take some photos of what I have been up [...]

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Tis the Season…

As the holidays approach, many people will be buying gift wrap, bows, ribbons, cards, etc. I thought I would offer a bit of encouragement to get creative and, rather than create more waste, let’s make less… while having fun AND saving money too. It doesn’t get much better than that!!

This is wrapped with re-used brown [...]

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Co-op Project

We have a new co-op in town, which is an exciting addition after our longtime local healthfood store went out of business. I had a request recently for reusable produce and bulk bags, as a friend of mine who works there knows I like to sew. She saw a customer using a cloth bag for [...]

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Reduce

Through the years I have intentionally simplified my life down, on every level I can. In a society where excess is the norm, and in many cases encouraged, it is a sure challenge. Considering the critical state of the planet and all the creatures that live here, this may be the worthiest challenge I can [...]

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