🌿 Mindful Hosting Made Easy
We’re officially in the season of gatherings — joyful meals, cozy hangs, and yes… hosting 💫.
And while hosting can sometimes feel like a 1000 piece puzzle wrapped in a festive bow, it absolutely can be done mindfully (without sacrificing the fun). Our convenience culture tries to convince us that single-use everything is the answer — but honestly? Hard pass.
Here are some earth-friendly swaps + hosting habits that make a BIG difference:
Sustainable Brands I Love: Bamboo Switch
If you’ve been around here for more than five minutes, you know I’m borderline obsessed with swapping out everyday items for lower-waste, better-made alternatives. It’s kind of my sport 😅. And one brand that consistently crushes? Bamboo Switch — a Minnesota-based small business I stumbled upon a couple years ago and have been shouting from the rooftops about ever since 📣.
From North to Coast: Our Weeklong Van Journey 🌲🚐☀️
We made it! After a week on the road, my husband Drew and I — along with our rockstar road-trippers Avo, Buster, and Maui — officially made it from our home in Minnesota to our condo in California!
This was our first big trip in our new Geotrek Sprinter van, and we decided to take the scenic route to truly embrace the experience of van life. Our stops along the way included:
Tree-Free, Toxin-Free: Why I Love Plant Paper 🌱🧻
When it comes to everyday sustainability swaps, few feel as simple—or as impactful—as switching the paper products we use daily. Enter Plant Paper: a brand that’s redefining what bathroom and household essentials can look like when they’re kinder to both people and the planet.
Most of us grew up with traditional paper products (think toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels) made from virgin tree pulp, bleached with harsh chemicals, and wrapped in plastic, because white and fluffy equaled good quality. Plant Paper turns that whole system on its head with products that are:
Why Bamboo Rocks 🌱
When it comes to making swaps for a more mindful lifestyle, you’ll notice that a lot of the products I love are made of bamboo - and for good reason. Bamboo isn’t just trendy; it’s one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. Here’s why:
5 Approachable Swaps for a More Mindful Bathroom
When it comes to creating a more sustainable home, the bathroom is often overlooked - but it’s a space where small swaps can make a BIG difference. And good news: these changes are approachable, affordable, and many of them even feel like upgrades. 🛁✨
This round, we’re focusing on five simple swaps you can make today. (And yes, spoiler: bamboo is where it’s at. We’ll dive into why this material rocks in a future post, but for now, trust me when I say it’s durable, renewable, and endlessly useful.)