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Flashfood: Freezer Meals
Freezer Meals I had a wonderful, simple-sounding idea to make a 5-10 bagged uncooked freezer meals in an afternoon (with some reasonably priced components purchased through Flashfood) that I could pop into the slow cooker to make dinner preparation time in the late afternoon less of a bottleneck in our house. I was finding that the little people (and sometimes big people!) were often tired and hungry at the end of the day and I was finding it difficult to spend a lot of time preparing dinner in the kitchen. But my well-intentioned bulk food preparation day just wasn’t happening! I tried to make a couple of meals and ended…
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Waste This Halloween
Any holiday and celebration can create a lot of waste. Halloween with its abundance of candy wrappers and one-time-wear costumes is no exception. To help make this Halloween a little more financially and environmentally sustainable, we’re sharing seven ways to reduce your waste. Ways to Reduce Your Waste This Halloween 1. Shop second hand stores for decorations (or make your own!) Since seasonal decorations are put out for such a short time, shopping second hand stores or online marketplaces are a great way to save money on these items. The added bonus is that second hand items are better for the environment as they create less waste! If you feel…
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Flashfood: Sweet Bell Peppers
The Flashfood App enables frugal grocery purchases while also promoting sustainability by diverting food that was destined for the landfill. This app links consumers looking for grocery deals with stores looking to sell nearly expired foods. And it’s also a great way to try out new foods and challenge yourself to experiment with recipes! Find out about the app here: Introduction to Flashood Flashfood Find: Sweet (bell) peppers Regular Price $10.00Flashfood Price $5.00Total Savings $5.00 Menu Inspiration I use peppers in quite a few of the meals that I cook so when I saw this box of peppers for only $5.00 I bought it right away! My plan was to…
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Waste Reduction Week: Upcycled T-Shirts
This past August we featured a series that focused on five fast fashion facts and five questions with a sustainable, slow fashion brand. In this instalment of the series, we shared that fast fashion has driven consumers to purchase, and dispose of, many more garments than in the past. Furthermore, due to the poor quality of many of these textiles, most are not able to be recycled or sold in second-hand shops. As this is Textiles Tuesday in #wastereductionweek we’re sharing a few ways to re-use your old t-shirts that will keep them in use, keep them out of landfills, and maybe replace a single-use disposable item as well! Dryer…
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Tips for Starting Your Successful Zero-Waste Lifestyle
The idea of zero waste living can feel overwhelming. A part of the reason we started our blog was to show how practical and natural living sustainably can actually be. Thinking of a zero-waste lifestyle, going fully vegan, or eliminating all single use plastics can feel so daunting that we might give up before even starting. But it really can be easy if taken step-by-step. This is why I wanted to highlight some easy habits for living sustainably that can also save you time and money. Each one is a great place to start your journey. Habits to Start Your Zero-Waste Living Here are some easy habits you can implement…
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Project DIY: Upcycled Braided T-shirt Rug
I was converting a den into a bedroom on a budget and needed two bigger ticket items: a rug and an armoire. The armoire post will be coming at a later date! I had several criteria for a floor covering: 1) Fun and colourful2) Easy to clean3) Less than $504) No synthetic materials Did you know that synthetic carpet and rugs are made of plastic? This has implications for your health as well as the environment. According to this article in the New York Times: ‘The E.P.A. estimates that every year, about 5 billion pounds of carpeting go into landfills. That’s 1 to 2 percent of the total U.S. landfill…
