Category: Holidays

bookmark_borderHow to Throw a Zero Waste 4th of July Party!

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Hey earth muffins! The Fourth of July is a festive holiday that often involves gatherings, food, and decorations. There are plenty of easy ways to have a low waste 4th of July… And that includes having a party too! With a few mindful choices and creative ideas, you can host a zero waste 4th of July party that’s both enjoyable AND sustainable. Keep reading for the best tips to throw a sustainable celebration!

1. Send digital invitations

Opt for digital invitations or create a Facebook event instead of wasting paper on invitations or posters around the neighborhood. This reduces excess waste and makes it easier for guests to RSVP.

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Sustainable Gifts for the Green Dad!

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Hey earth muffins! Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the fathers in our lives. Don’t worry – you can still treat him right with a sustainable Father’s Day gift! If you’re looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate, consider options that not only show your love for your dad but also promote sustainability. Here are some eco-friendly gift ideas that your green dad will appreciate!

~DIY Natural Grooming Kit

Create a personalized grooming kit for your dad using natural and eco-friendly products. Include items like a safety razor (affiliate link), homemade shaving cream, beard oil, or natural soaps made with organic ingredients. You can find many recipes online to make these products yourself too, which can save on further packaging waste.

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bookmark_borderHow to Celebrate a Zero Waste Memorial Day

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Hey earth muffins! Memorial Day is a time to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s also a day for families and friends to come together and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Most “traditional” Memorial Day celebrations can produce a lot of waste, including disposable plates and single-use decorations. If you’re interested in celebrating Memorial Day in a more sustainable way, here are some tips for a zero waste Memorial Day celebration:

1. Use reusables (including decorations)

One of the easiest ways to reduce waste during your Memorial Day celebration is to use reusable tableware and decorations. Instead of buying disposable plates, utensils, etc., opt for reusable versions that you can wash and use at your next party. Similarly, instead of buying decorations like balloons and streamers, choose decorations that you can use again next year.

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Sustainable Gifts for Mother’s Day

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Hey earth muffins! A very important day is around the corner – Mother’s Day! Just like with any holiday, you can 10000% have a zero waste Mother’s Day. You don’t need to compromise your eco-friendly values to treat your Mother on her special day. If you are looking for a present, keep reading this guide for the best sustainable gifts for Mother’s Day!

Top Eco-Friendly Gifts for Mother’s Day:

1. Chocolates or cupcakes from a local bakery – Food or treats is always a great option when you are looking to buy someone a present. Support your mom’s favorite local bakery and buy her a selection of her favorite desserts.

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bookmark_border20 FUN Things to Do to Celebrate Earth Day!

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Hey earth muffins! Earth Day is on Saturday – do you know how you will be celebrating yet? If not, there are plenty of things you can do to celebrate Earth Day this year! From little things to bigger projects, make sure you spend some time being kind to the planet on her special day. Keep reading for a full list of things to do on Saturday!

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Meatless Ham Alternatives for Easter Dinner

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Hey earth muffins! Easter is almost here! Like with all holidays, food is often the centerpiece of every Easter celebration. And that typically means a delicious ham! However, for those of us on plant-based diets, it can leave us searching for a good alternative… Just like there are plant-based turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving, you can also find great meatless ham alternatives for your Easter dinner too. Keep reading for the full list!

Tofurky “Ham” Roast

Tofurky has a great meatless ham roast in a lot of grocery stores this time of year. It is small (about the size of a softball), but is perfect for families with both meat and plant-based eaters. Just pop this into the oven with the ham! This roast comes with an amber ale glaze to put on top, but you could always just eat it plain as well. Definitely a great inexpensive and minimal effort product.

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bookmark_borderHow to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

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Hey earth muffins! Easter is less than a week away! Hopefully all of your plans are in place so that you can enjoy the holiday. This week is full of Easter preparations… Which means lots of eggs are getting dyed! Did you know you can naturally dye your Easter eggs? Instead of buying a dye kit (full of plastics and neon shades of the rainbow), opt to dye your eggs at home! Natural dyes are better for you, better for the planet, and look much more rustic and –well– natural. Keep reading for two of the best ways to naturally dye Easter eggs!

Option 1: Dip dye the eggs

This method is similar to the dye kits you can purchase this time of year. Instead of using a dye tablet all you have to do is concoct some dyes. The basic recipe is this:

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bookmark_borderHow to Play Sustainable Leprechaun Tricks This St. Patty’s Day

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Hey earth muffins! When I was growing up, a silly little “leprechaun” would cause havoc around the house on St. Patrick’s Day… Just like Santa or the Easter Bunny, I would look forward to his arrival each year. Now that I’ve grown up, I still like to cause a bit of mischief for old times sake – and you can too! Plus, these shenanigans can also be eco-friendly and low-impact on the planet too. Keep reading for the best sustainable leprechaun tricks to play this St. Patty’s Day!

~Turn a few things green!

A classic leprechaun trick is to dye the milk green. Who remembers opening the fridge and seeing green milk for their cereal??! While most people opt to use food coloring, you can also use natural dyes to avoid the plastic packaging if you don’t already have food coloring in your pantry. Spinch is an excellent way to dye foods green. You might want to opt out of the milk though (as spinach milk just doesn’t sound great…); but, there are plenty of other foods to dye instead. Get creative!

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