Spring has officially sprung, which means the Easter Bunny is arriving soon. The end of Lent is a wonderful celebration of Easter – and it can definitely be a planet-friendly holiday! Whether you find a meatless ham alternative for supper or embrace conscious tips to have a zero waste Easter, there is plenty you can do to support Mother Earth on this special day. And this means your Easter baskets can be eco-friendly as well. Keep reading for a full list of the best eco Easter basket stuffers (shop the full list on my Amazon storefront!).
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bookmark_borderWays to Be More Green This Spring!
Spring is here! As the world comes alive with the vibrant colors and renewed energy after the winter season, it’s the perfect time to embrace sustainable practices and make positive changes for the planet. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips for ways to be more green this spring to help foster a more sustainable lifestyle.
Read More ➥bookmark_borderWays to Put Down Your Phone & Enjoy Mother Earth This Spring
Hey earth muffins! Spring weather is (finally) here to stay, which means it is time to spend more time outside! Spring is an excellent season to get extra Vitamin D and enjoy all that nature has to offer us after a long, cold winter. Keep reading for a few suggestions on easy ways to put down your phone and enjoy Mother Earth in the upcoming months!
~ Plant a garden or do some landscaping
Spring flowers are such a beautiful sign that winter is behind us… And it is the perfect time to do a bit of outdoor work. Plant some of your favorite flowers, do some weeding, or make sure your landscaping looks great. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!
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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:
Read More ➥bookmark_borderHow To Do Some Eco-Friendly Decluttering This Spring!
Hey earth muffins! I hope everyone is getting ready for some fun Easter celebrations this weekend – I know I am! Easter always puts me right into the spring spirit… And springtime often means deep cleaning my home. Last year I even participated in the Less is More Challenge where I decluttered an item every single day of Lent. Is it possible to stay sustainable during the season of tidying up?? Of course it is! 😁 Today I will be sharing my top tips on eco-friendly decluttering – let’s hop right into the post.
The Best Tips for Earth-Friendly Decluttering
To ensure you make the least impact on Mother Earth, it is super important to come up with a decluttering plan. This doesn’t have to be written down (while I would encourage that!); but, it is crucial to know exactly what you want to tackle. Deciding to organize your whole house is extremely overwhelming, so don’t fall into that trap. Pick a couple rooms, a few closets, or even the garage! I like to break my house up into sections: basement, first floor, second floor, and the outdoors. It is more rewarding to me when I can visually see that a whole floor has been completed!
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