What is an “Earth Muffin”?

Hey muffins! When I rebranded my blog from The Chic Cupcake to Life of an Earth Muffin, I (kinda) explained why I decided to change the blog name. But, I’ve been getting a lot of new viewers recently; so, I thought it would be fun to write a full post explaining what an “earth muffin” is to those who don’t know! 😀 Let’s jump right into it!

Where does the term “Earth Muffin” come from?

As I mentioned in my recent Dental Lace floss review, I grew up in New England. While my family moved about four times during my childhood, this one particular town sparks a lot of great memories for me. The town itself was by the ocean and many of its inhabitants cared about the environment. There was a co-op grocery store, my close friend ate flowers straight from the garden, and “hippie” skirts were definitely on trend. My family affectionately labeled our fellow townspeople as “earth muffins”.

Looking back on that time, the nickname probably held some negative connotations to it. My family wasn’t actively trying to reduce waste or help the environment in any way when living there, so I think the term was describing those who were trying to be as sustainable as possible. Someone who was “different” and cared a lot about the planet – funny because that is totally me now! 😂

So, what is an “Earth Muffin” then?

When trying to think about what to rename my blog, this childhood term automatically came to my mind. I did a quick Google search to see if it was actually a thing (since it just came from my family). Urban Dictionary has a definition for it, so I guess it is an actual “term”:

“Environmentally conscience, socially aware, recycles when she can, prefers organic or natural products, and will drive out of the way to support mom and pop before large consumer corporations. She’s a modern hippy but also has a practical side. She’s cute, showers regularly, and encourages others to do the right thing without being judgmental or critical.”

Urban Dictionary

As I sum it up on the About Us page of this blog, an Earth Muffin is environmentally conscious, attempts to live as sustainably as possible, and prefers a simple lifestyle to one heavily influenced by the throw-away culture of our modern age.

Are you an “Earth Muffin”? 😍

I feel incredibly lucky that I was able to experience at a young age people who care so much about the environment. 🌎 ❤️ Alongside that, I was fortunate to be able to see the gorgeous New England nature and views right out my backdoor. This made me appreciate the planet and its beauty – the foundation of any environmentalist!

Even if you haven’t seen the ocean or huge mountains, I can bet that there is some sort of nature you can enjoy where you live. And if you want to protect that then I hate to break it to you, but you are an “earth muffin”! This blog aims to show that everyone can make small modifications to their daily routines so that they are living a more sustainable lifestyle. You probably don’t even realize how easy these steps are – but you found the right blog to follow! 😀 I hope that you join this happy muffin family and become a self-proclaimed Earth Muffin as well!

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