When I bought this Compost Tumbler around three years ago (I think), I remember thinking that THIS was the product that would change me into the eco-homemaker I’ve always wanted to be. Between health issues, babies, and life in general, this compost bin has been neglected for at least 2 years. If I am completely honest, when I realized I need to start composting again, I almost got rid of…
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The Alchemy of Scraps – Reusing Food Waste
I wish my concentrated efforts were eliminating food waste in my home, but it’s a work in progress. We are doing baby-led feeding with my little one, so a lot of meal times look like this: But progress is being made. While my fridge contained a lot of food waste, my freezer has been my hero. So much so, I’m seriously considering investing in a larger freezer (not a chest…
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From Chaos to Clarity: My April Fridge Experiment & Food Audit
From Chaos to Clarity: My April Fridge Experiment & Food Audit Last week, I learned that I was a climate villain, and decided to take steps to correct this starting with food waste in my kitchen. And what a week to start. This is embarrassing to admit, but this was my fridge a week after the flu struck my house: I’m try to be mindful as I wipe down these…
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a sneak peek into My Kitchen Decor Plans
It’s only August, but we are hosting Thanksgiving this year, so I am determined to get my kitchen decorated by then! The ‘bones’ of the kitchen are great, and one of the main reasons why we bought this house was because it needed no major renovations. Having said that, I’ve been using my Room Decorating Planner (btw, you can get a copy of the planner for free! Just sign up…
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How to Make a Pocketed Placemats
One of the chores my 5 year old loves doing is laying the table at mealtimes. She can lay the cutlery a little haphazardly though, so I decided to make these pocketed placemats to help guide her a little. If you fancy making one too, here is how I did it! Items Used Instructions NOTE: If you would like to have this product to be microwave safe, ensure all the…
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how to make a spring tree centerpiece
I’m so happy it is Spring! I’m trying to bring my personal cheer into my home, so I decided to make a Spring tree centerpiece for my dining table, kind of like I did with my Halloween bouquet. I wish I had got this ready in time for Ostara, but it’s going to work well for Easter and this Spring season in general. I got the idea for this while…
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how to sew a door draft stopper
Is your home feeling drafty because of your front/back door? This door draft stopper may be just the thing to keep your home draft free and cozy! Our door isn’t sealing as well as it should, and because of it’s location, it means we end up with a drafty kitchen (one of our main hang out areas). Until we get the door sorted, I’ve made this door draft stopper which…
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what are these styles? alternative home decor styles explained
Does your home have a particular decor style? We are currently in our ‘trying to desperately keep our home clean’ phase. On a serious note, we bought our first home in July 2022, and thankfully, the changes we need to make to the house are mostly superficial. But decorating is… it’s a lot. Since being married, my husband and I have lived in places where either we were unable to…
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