motherhood & sustainability | sharing DIYs & eco-friendly living for the home
It’s officially fall season! When it comes to seasonal decor, I do my best to incorporate pieces that are can be used beyond just the season or something that is upcycled. Home decor can be eco-friendly! This year, I decided to try making those classic DIY Fabric Pumpkins you can find on Pinterest, but with…
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There is much more to wooden toys than just aesthetics. A recent study by the New York University School of Medicine showed that infants ingest 10-20x more microplastics than adults, most likely caused by a number of things from plastic toys, carpet textiles, chewing on clothing, and even from utensils and feeding bottles. Plastics are…
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Looking for something to do in SoCal this holiday season? Want to plan the perfect day in Downtown Disney? Don’t have time to make reservations in advance? I’ll share how we spent a chill day in Downtown Disney with my family, including a 1-year-old, without planning much in advance! My family and I are huge…
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Looking for easy gifts to give that can reduce your carbon footprint? Here are a few of my favorite products and brands that make great gifts for all occasions! Most of these products are ones that I personally use with the exception of one that is on my wishlist this holiday season! I also included…
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Is visiting a sunflower field on your bucket list? It’s September which means we are officially in sunflower season over here in the southern part of the Bay Area! As of last year, visiting a sunflower field has now become a regular fall family activity for us. I love going to flower fields for a…
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This post is not sponsored, just me sharing my own thoughts and opinion 🙂 Alright, I thought it would be time to share my thoughts on Pooters’ Merino Wool shorties! It was our first piece of wool and we have been using it for about ~6 months now. I’m happy to share that we love…
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My cloth diaper posts have mostly been about the benefits of cloth diapering for the environment and for your wallet. But when it comes to the main reasons why cloth diapering is not mainstream, I’ve realized it comes down to two reasons. First is the lack of awareness that cloth is even an option. When…
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Now that we are nine months into our cloth diapering journey, I feel like I have enough experience to write this post! The hardest part about cloth diapering is just starting out. It’s a little trial and error before you can confidently know what works for you / your baby. Plus, every baby is different…
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Is it sustainable/worth buying Christmas outfits and pajamas for your baby if they will only wear it for a month? Probably not. But it’s my baby’s first Christmas and they would look SO cute in holiday outfits! Can you relate? As a mom who is trying to avoid fast fashion and make clothing purchases that…
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My favorite thing about houseplants is that they can brighten up any space and make your home and office decor much cozier! While they do require maintenance (as all living things do), there are some that are easier than others. This post will cover the house plants that I personally have and grow and recommend…
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