Why You Should Ditch the Champagne Toast
One of the hallmark symbols of celebration is toasting with a glass of champagne. Often at large weddings & events, champagne is...
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- Aug 27, 2021
Katie & Michelle's Covid-Era Nuptial
April 2, 2020 The global covid-19 pandemic stopped many things, but it could not stop love! In September 2020, Katie and Michelle went...
- Jul 3, 2021
The Bee's Knees: A Roaring 20s Wedding Design
Despite its drawbacks, the 1920s is a wildly romanticized decade that is commonly referenced throughout modern pop culture even 100 years...
- May 19, 2021
What's in a name? Changing your name (or not) after marriage.
For some, the decision to change one's name after getting married is easy. Some are happy and willing to assume their partner's surname,...
- Feb 24, 2020
Carbon Offsetting: In a Nutshell
This was originally posted as a guest piece on the Toward Zero Waste blog and has been reposted here for your convenience. Toward Zero...
- Aug 17, 2019
10 Tips for a Zero-Waste Wedding
From the moment we become engaged, we suddenly find ourselves subjected to the wedding industry's ideals and all of the things we...
- May 29, 2019
Plastic Free July 2017 Recap
| 2018 | This July is looking pretty hectic, but in a good way! In addition to being in the final stages of wedding planning, we have...
- May 29, 2019
7 Tips for a Zero-Waste Easter
Once again, another holiday is fast approaching, and with it comes plenty of unnecessary waste and consumerism. But don't fret! There are...
- May 29, 2019
Tips for a Zero-Waste Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day can easily be chocked up to being a consumer-driven Hallmark-holiday that feels exclusionary for some and inherently bad...
- May 29, 2019
Zero-Waste Gifting: Kids
As mentioned in my post about holidays and zero-waste living, holidays and gift-giving creates a lot of waste. In a three-part series of...
- May 29, 2019
Zero-Waste Gifting: Adults & Teens
As mentioned in my post about holidays and zero-waste living, holidays and gift-giving creates a lot of waste. In a three-part series of...
- May 29, 2019
Zero-Waste Gifting: Wrapping
The holidays and gifting can create a lot of waste, but it doesn't have to! In my three-part series of posts (Kids, Adults & Teens, and...
- May 29, 2019
Reclaim the Holidays with Zero-Waste Living
'Tis the week before Christmas, and all through the house, every creature was stirring - including the mouse! All were frantic and...
- May 28, 2019
A Zero-Waste Engagement
A FAIRY TALE IN THE MAKING Seven years ago, a beautiful display of pink roses (my favorite) arrived at my job with a note attached: "Will...
- May 28, 2019
5 Tips for a Greener Backyard Party
That beautiful weather is finally here! Bees are buzzing about, lawn mowers are doing their thing, pools are opening, flowers are...
- May 28, 2019
Let's Talk About Composting!
Composting is one of the foundational building blocks for a zero-waste life. Despite it being last in the 5-R hierarchy, there's really...
- May 28, 2019
Zero-Waste: Where to Start
Don't let the concept of zero-waste overwhelm you; start small! Here are a 15 simple changes that you can incorporate into your daily...
- Apr 24, 2019
My 30-Day Jar Challenge
Let me preface this by saying you do not have to fit all of your trash into a jar in order to be zero-waste. Getting caught up fussing...
- Apr 24, 2019
What is Zero-Waste?
"Zero-waste". "The Zero-waste movement". Perhaps you've heard the term popping up more frequently, but what does it mean? ZERO-WASTE:...
- Apr 24, 2019
The Mentality Shift: Conscious and Simple Living
When I think back to who I was three years ago, it's amazing how different I am now. In a good way! Of course, I graduated college and...