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My muse @trystinwilson and her neon locks. @pulpriothair @oneshothairawards #btconeshot19_unconventionalcolor #prgotmesprung

WE ARE ADOPTING! Our hearts are bursting with joy for this wonderful blessing. We had originally thought that we would adopt for our first children but the Lord had different plans for us (surprise!). God willing, we will have an open adoption towards the end of August. ♥️ Happy Mother’s Day to the brave expectant mom who chose us to adopt her beautiful baby boy. YOU ARE MY HERO!

We came across this fantastic post and we just had to share, we have so many ask if they have to get rid f all plastic in their home. The answer is no, the post shared below will tell you a little more about plastic and how it isn't all bad nor is it the only problem. Repost @greenindyblog . . . Plastic is not the enemy of environmentalism. We’re the enemy of environmentalism. In its place, plastic is miraculous. It allows people to get safe medical treatments. It’s helped us advance technology so computers and phones are accessible in ways they’ve never been before. It even protects food and drink in places where people may not be able to use unpackaged goods for sanitary reasons. Plastic can be useful in particular situations and too often I’ve seen it demonized to an unhealthy degree (ie. NEVER feel bad about necessary medical waste or packaging that allows you to eat/drink safely). . So when you start exploring zero waste - or wherever you find yourself in the spectrum of your sustainability journey - don’t fall into the trap that plastic is the (only) enemy. For the most part I agree we overuse plastic to a point where it’s clearly become unsustainable for our planet. But putting our collective focus on something like a straw can blind us to the larger, systemic issues we need to focus on. Think about methane gas from the landfill. Or the emissions from a car’s tailpipe. Or the chemicals from clothing factories being spilled into rivers. . Zero waste is so much more than a mason jar of trash! . . . #keepzerowastesimple#zerowaste #goingzerowaste #zerowastehome #goinggreen #zerowastelife #zerowastecollective #plasticfree #ditchplastic #wastefreeplanet #wastefree # bemindful #sustainable #ourplanetourhome #sustainablecollective #lowimpactmovement #ethicalblogger #keepindyindie #igersmidwest #livinglafayette

Breakfast this morning with my favorite people in the world. We paid off our second to last credit card today & it’s giving me all the feel good Friday feels! Tell me something GOOD in the comments!!! ✨

If your zero waste habits don’t include diverse educational practices, I’m not here for it. As individuals we have fairly limited worldviews; the best part of being human is educating yourself in a joyful way. (Think more “devouring a fascinating book” versus “torturous high school algebra class”!) To truly participate and create a sustainability movement that works for more than just middle/upper class white people we need to first listen and learn. And I’m talking about far more than clicking “follow” on a social media profile! We can only get so much nuance from a caption. Books I’ve found value in: ✨ @projectdrawdown edited by Paul Hawken ✨ Toxic Communities by Dorceta Taylor ✨ Transforming Communities by Sandhya Rani Jha ✨ Growing Smarter by Robert D. Bullard ✨ Green Washed by Kendra Pierre-Louis ✨ Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki I’m looking to add even more resources to my site - what other zero waste, sustainability, social justice books should I include?

anxiously awaiting the blooms #livinglafayette | #repost : @emmahonohan

February AKA 28 days of #zerowaste DIYs. Because most of the time the answer to your trashy problem isn’t buying something new, it’s getting creative. DIY TWENTY THREE & FOUR: yeah, I skipped yesterday ;) low-waste wet wipes and vinegar cleaner. Both super simple, almost not-even-worth-sharing DIYs that help you and your house stay clean. I clean with vinegar almost exclusively and the wet wipes are great to toss in the car for on-the-go messes! How to make cleaning vinegar: ✨ white vinegar ✨ fragrant infuser of choice (citrus, pine, etc) Put infuser of choice (citrus peels, pine needles, or spices are good choices) in a clean container. Cover with vinegar. Let infuse for about 2 weeks. Strain and use 1 part vinegar to 1 part water as a cleaning spray. How to make wet wipes: ✨ small squares of cloth ✨ 1 cup distilled or boiled water ✨ 1 tablespoon witch hazel ✨ 1 tablespoon ACV ✨ 4-5 drops essential oils (optional) Mix all wet ingredients in a bowl and put cloth wipes into the bowl. Add enough so that wipes are wet but not dripping. Store in a clean container and use as needed. Simply wash and re-use. Notes: 1. Don’t mix babies and essential oils. While many people suggest using these wet wipes on babies, I’d highly recommend leaving out the essential oils for very sensitive skin until you talk to a doctor. Didja miss me - and have you ever DIYed wet wipes, or just figured it wasn’t worth it? Got an idea for a future DIY swap you’d like to see? Leave it in the comments!

A 500 ml plastic bottle has a carbon footprint equal to 3oz of CO2. Using one gallon of gas creates about 20 lbs of CO2. In comparison, that plastic bottle you bought at a gas station on a road trip is pretty negligible. Zero waste is about far more than a piece of plastic. “Zero waste” or “sustainable” travel is an inherent oxymoron (I mean, unless you walk and only forage along the way?). That’s OK - it doesn’t mean never travel. I myself am driving to Florida and then Georgia to see family and attend a conference. All it means is that no matter how many reusables you stuff in your bag, or carbon emissions you purchase, the effects of your travel are there. This movement is harm reduction, not perfection. That’s why I pack my low-waste toiletries and pack my own food while recognizing my 40 MPG car is polluting far more than I’m offsetting. This movement is prioritizing your wants and needs, not depriving yourself of absolutely every small luxury. I find that doing what I can, while being positively critical of my actions (that’s “I can totally do better next time” rather than “wow, I suck because I drove a car and might as well give up”), is key to not being complacent. All that to say, please don’t make me go to Florida where it’s almost 90F and all humidity.

February AKA 28 days of #zerowaste DIYs. Because most of the time the answer to your trashy problem isn’t buying something new, it’s getting creative. DIY NINETEEN: vegetable stock, the staple of zero waste. A big part of embracing zero waste is thinking about giving value to things most people find value-less. Like vegetable peels! How to make it: ✨ a mixture of vegetable peels ✨ water ✨ salt ✨ bay leaf (optional) ✨ fresh herbs (optional) Add peels and any additional flavorings to a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until dark brown. Strain into jars and let cool. Compost the scraps. I usually keep one in the fridge to use right away and freeze the rest for later. Notes: 1. See that plastic bag? Yes I - gasp! - still use plastic! I store my veggie scraps in a large ziplock bag (I have a bunch, my husband saves them from being thrown away at work) until I have enough to make stock. 2. I don’t have any strict ratios for my vegetable peels, I just try to make sure there’s not an overpowering amount of one vegetable. A mix ensures a balanced flavor. I do try to avoid too much broccoli or cabbage, though, as they can quickly make a stock too bitter. Do you use veggie peels for stock and, if so, let me know your favorite recipes to use it with? I’ve got a lot! Got an idea for a future DIY swap you’d like to see? Leave it in the comments!