GREEN DETOX JUICE

When was the last time you gave your body a good ol' detox? Every Sunday, usually while dinner is in the oven, I'll prepare two carafes' worth of "Mean Green" detox juice that my husband and I split for the week.  Made from an assortment of mostly green fruits and vegetables, this magical detox juice is jam packed with nutrients that help restore and heal your body.

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5 ZERO WASTE CLEANING ESSENTIALS

Over the last year, I've swapped out several of my go-to cleaning supplies with more sustainable options that are (mostly) plastic-free, longer lasting, and either biodegradable or recyclable. I cannot express enough how easy AND inexpensive it is to switch to a less wasteful cleaning routine. To help you get started, I'm sharing five zero waste cleaning essentials that I use on a regular basis. 

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LAYERING WOOL + LINEN FOR WINTER

... Because linen isn't just for summer. We often think of linen as a warm weather textile, but turns out it's just as functional in colder months. Constructed out of hollow fibers, linen acts as a natural insulator, keeping you cool in the summertime and warm in the dead of winter. Pair that with wool – which is highly water-resistant and can retain heat remarkably well – and you're all set for a blustery snow day. 

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APPRECIATING AUTUMN WITH INTENTION

Let's face it: it's easy to get caught up in all the consumer-driven fuss of fall – stocking up on sweaters, drinking PSLs on the daily, buying every pumpkin-cinnamon-apple scented candle you get a whiff of – all of which challenge the concept of living more simply. Thankfully, there are ways to appreciate autumn intentionally – instead of falling back into old shopping habits.

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