It’s the end of January, and that means it’s time for a review of my goals for this month! As a reminder, this year I’m focusing on ways to make the planet a better place, with a different theme for each month. My January theme was personal well-being. By putting my own well-being first, I … Continue reading January Recap: One Month of Better Well-Being
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Habit Change Hacks for Personal Well-Being
It’s time for an update on my January goals! This month I’ve been focusing on personal well-being by getting enough sleep, exercising consistently, nourishing my body, and focusing on spiritual well-being with meditation and journaling. I’ve been doing the best with nourishing my body—I’ve made quite a few healthy, plant-based recipes (see my last post), … Continue reading Habit Change Hacks for Personal Well-Being
Living by Kintsugi Wellness
One of the books I’ve been reading this month to help me with my personal wellness goals is Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit, by Candice Kumai. I’ve been so inspired by this book that I decided to write a whole post about it! Kintsugi is the Japanese art of … Continue reading Living by Kintsugi Wellness
January: Personal Well-Being
As I explained in my last post, I am setting small monthly goals toward building a better planet throughout 2019. Each month will have a different theme; and the theme for January is personal well-being. You might be wondering what the heck personal well-being has to do with making the planet a better place. The … Continue reading January: Personal Well-Being
Lavender Love: 5 Clean and Calming Lavender Beauty Products
Since delving into the realm of clean and natural beauty products, I noticed that I have accumulated a number of lavender-scented products. I didn’t used to be a big fan of floral scents, but natural products have really changed the game for me in terms of what defines “floral.” I learned that there’s a big … Continue reading Lavender Love: 5 Clean and Calming Lavender Beauty Products
8 Things To Do That Will Make You Happier Than Buying More Stuff
Let’s face it: “stuff” is the enemy of a healthy planet. As we buy more and more stuff, landfills grow fuller, the earth becomes more polluted, our homes get more cluttered, and we become less happy. I recently posted on Instagram about how moving out of my apartment made me acutely aware of just how many … Continue reading 8 Things To Do That Will Make You Happier Than Buying More Stuff
My Search for the Best Water Filter
One thing that really shocked me in my journey into sustainable living was learning that the water I consume every day is not necessarily safe to drink. I mean, I know not to drink tap water while traveling in Africa, for example, but this is America. And, well, everyone drinks tap water here. And if … Continue reading My Search for the Best Water Filter
5 Clean Body and Hair Care Swaps
Until fairly recently, I actually had no idea how many different toxic chemicals were lurking in my beauty and personal care products. Why would companies put known carcinogens in my skincare products? Doesn’t the FDA regulate the ingredients that go into cosmetics? Yeah...no. Under U.S. law, cosmetic products and ingredients, except color additives, do not … Continue reading 5 Clean Body and Hair Care Swaps
Good, Clean Home
You know how all those cleaning products in your house say things like "danger, keep away from children" and "if ingested call poison control immediately!"? If these products are actually dangerous, then why on earth are we rubbing them all over every surface of our homes? *Scratches head.* Organizations like the Environmental Working Group (EWG) … Continue reading Good, Clean Home
The Better Planet Project 