Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
Many people who are into zero-waste and green living spend a lot of time making homemade lotions, potions and cleaning supplies. While I am not a big fan of DIY, I do have a few simple things that I make at home.
In today’s post, I’m sharing one of my recipes – an easy DIY body powder you can make in 5 minutes with 4 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
In You’ll love this easy DIY shave lotion, I spoke about my wish to investigate zero-waste hair removal options so that I could get rid of my plastic razor cartridges. A couple of readers gave me suggestions on more sustainable hair removal options to try if I didn’t want to use a safety razor.
And just like that it’s August. With Plastic Free July behind us, it’s time to refocus on our regular monthly goals in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals challenge. This month’s goal is to eliminate cotton balls, pads and swabs.
A salon pedicure is a little luxury that many of us indulge in. But have you considered the environmental impact of a visit to the nail salon? Read on to find out why I switched to home pedicures. Plus, a 20-minute home pedicure routine and DIY foot scrub recipe to let you enjoy some convenient and low-cost pampering.
Here in Canada, Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. For many of us ladies, the arrival of summer means it’s time to start shaving our legs again. Read on for my easy DIY shave lotion recipe and other shaving tips to reduce waste and the environmental impact of shaving.
The April goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to eliminate plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles. Not only is this simple change good for the environment, but will save you a lot of money.
When I was young, I remember my mother and grandmother using refillable compacts for their face powder. I thought it was so glamorous. Over the years, as our society fell in love with throwaway, these refillable compacts gave way to disposable plastic compacts. In my quest to reduce waste, I found a Canadian gem!
Although I’m not a big fan of DIY beauty products, some are so simple and easy, and can actually save you a lot of money. I’ve mentioned previously how I use coconut oil as a natural low-cost facial moisturizer, and for a variety of other skin and personal care uses. Today I’m sharing my easy 3-ingredient DIY face powder.
