But do if it is. We live in a disposable society. Consider the sheer amount of stuff we throw away daily. From our dishes to our toilet scrubber, we are used to having disposable conveniences. Constantly. It’s easier. It’s more sanitary. It’s faster. But it’s also wasteful! And expensive! By choosing to fix (or mendRead the whole post >>
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The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowin' In the Wind
We don’t use a clothes dryer because we’re cheap. We can also claim that we want to reduce energy usage. ☺ Instead of using the dryer for our clothes, we bought an indoor clothesline from Ace Hardware and mounted it in our second bedroom/study/storage area. We also have one of those expandable drying racks. WeRead the whole post >>
Cauliflower, Sweet and Sour, Half An Hour*
This may not be a popular way to reduce our consumption and waste, but it’s time to talk about it. Eat less meat. Wait! Don’t go! I promise it’s not that bad. You can totally eat delicious food without eating meat every meal. We are both vegetarians, but anyone who chooses to eat less meatRead the whole post >>
At Least You Burn 200 Calories An Hour
Like Maggie mentioned, many common household cleaners have really gross toxic problems. We don’t want to have those kind of chemicals in our apartment, nor do we want to put those chemicals in our environment. You can go out and buy new, safe alternatives – or if you’re broke like us – learn how toRead the whole post >>
Must. Have. Coffee.
In elementary school, I loved the smell of coffee. When I’d go to the grocery store with my mom I’d sneak a few coffee beans from the coffee aisle and secretly enjoy their smell all day. I have loved coffee ever since high school, when I discovered Nescafe living in Malaysia (yeah, not the mostRead the whole post >>
