sustainability

  • habit shift: water.

    This post is partially about shifting a habit so that I drink a reasonable amount of water in a day. And partially about shifting habits in an effort to conserve water.The two ventures can…

    July 18, 2016 50 Comments
  • on bed sheets.

    Getting a new bed in a new size, meant needing to make a whole bunch of decisions at once about new sheets. Oof.  Turns out it’s not as simple as saying, “I’ll take the cotton…

    April 28, 2016 45 Comments
  • new for spring from tradlands.

    This post is sponsored by Tradlands, a women’s clothing brand specializing in button-up shirts made in the USA.Just in time for weather that feels like spring, a new lightweight coat and seven organic shirts from Tradlands. Reading My…

    April 19, 2016 15 Comments
  • mightyfix from mightynest.

    This post is sponsored by MightyNest, a company committed to sourcing sustainable products for healthy homes. In Simple Matters, I write a bit about finding allies. In the search for simplicity and sustainability, it can be helpful…

    April 12, 2016 119 Comments
  • healthy nails | reading my tea leaves

    healthy natural nails with hortūs nailworks.

    I mentioned in this weekend’s newsletter that I’d spent a little quality pampering time in the Lower East Side gem of a nail salon, Hortūs Nailworks. The salon carries a whole range of five-free polishes,…

    April 6, 2016 29 Comments
  • a clutter-free easter basket.

    In case you’re on the hunt for easy and clutter-free (or waste-free!) gift ideas for filling up an Easter basket this weekend, here are a few ideas.Simple, sustainable, and, some of them: free! +…

    March 22, 2016 29 Comments
  • make your own: hazelnut milk.

    Nut milk. I don’t know me anymore, either.Just kidding. I’m not giving up on cow’s milk. I’m just widening my perspective on milk-like things and finding another excuse to eat hazelnuts and rich, creamy treats.Growing…

    March 2, 2016 45 Comments
  • a spring capsule wardobe with thredup.

    This post is sponsored by thredUp, a secondhand shopping website selling like-new clothes.I’ve never really embraced the term capsule wardrobe. I prefer minimalist wardrobe. It feels a little more holistic and a little less fleeting.…

    March 1, 2016 38 Comments
  • glowing winter skin with jessa blades.

    It’s the time of year for looking in the mirror and hoping my salty tears might provide enough moisture to put a little glow back into my dry cheeks. (Sad February-ers, unite. It’s almost…

    February 29, 2016 21 Comments
  • zero-waste progress report.

    I should start by saying that the zero in this post title is a little misleading. Less waste is probably more accurate but in the spirit of aspiration, I’ll stick with zero. I thought it…

    February 23, 2016 115 Comments