There is nothing in the world quite like sipping on a cup of warm tea by a fire and reading a good book. Did you know it’s easy to make your own fire logs and fire starters? Last month we talked about making fire logs from old leaves. Don’t have old leaves laying around? Fire […]
Growing up my Mom always had her Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving! I try my best to do the same so I can avoid any last minute stress of finding the perfect gift. Gift ideas get difficult the more concerned you become about sustainability, I’ve come up with a few ideas I hope you’ll love! – […]
Farmers markets, grocery stores and roadside stands are all full of pumpkins this year! Did you know there are over 30 different varieties of pumpkins?? Pumpkin is super nutritious, stores well long term and is really a classic flavor of fall. Pumpkin puree is extremely easy to make, is Zero Waste and allows you to […]
This Labor Day weekend is the last hoorah before heading indoors to work and study all winter. Once over the heat hump of July and August, the cooler temperatures make it more bearable to be where the bears are: in the woods. Labor Day is one of the biggest camping holidays, so if you haven’t […]
I’m excited to introduce you to someone who has an amazing product for people looking to reduce their waste! A few months ago I wrote a post about making my own shampoo. That was before I found Natalie with Apple Valley Naturals!!! Natalie makes shampoo and body bars. She also has a men’s bar that’s […]
“Scoopin’ the loop” was the only amusement for adolescents in my rural Iowan hometown on Sunday nights in the summer. The “loop” was the uptown square, and to “scoop” it was to drive in endless circles (squares?) around it. Scoopin’ the loop was tailgating in motion. Teens borrowing their dad’s truck had a five-second window […]
Starbucks is giving their top selling Pumpkin Spice Latte a makeover this fall, marking a positive change for the environment. The coffee giant is updating their recipe to include real pumpkin, and they’re making other changes too, like eliminating the artificial caramel coloring from their drinks. The change comes as part of the growing real […]
Iowa, in the heartland of America, has heart-stopping attractions at their state fair this week. Under the big top, food is over-the-top. Oversized, overpriced, and over the waistband. If you get a hankering for taking a bite out of the Iowa State Fair’s cow carved out of butter, you can munch on your own stick […]
Sometimes the only way to face stupidity is to laugh. That seems to be the case with the tampon tax. You may be aware of the tax situation; while “necessities” or “non-luxury” purchases like groceries are exempt from sales tax, items that are considered to be essential to a person’s survival, only five states have […]
Depending on your point of view, back to school planning can be either joyful or a little depressing. We get it. We don’t want to rush the end of summer, but it’s possible to savor and enjoy summer while also looking forward to fall. And from a certain perspective, getting things organized can be a […]