Since Steve came back from visiting his parents, we’ve been mostly ships passing in the night. I was at a HS back to school night, he had two late nights at work, so basically helloooo weekend! I plan on soaking you up. I think we’re going to start this documentary tonight with a glass of wine and pajamas.
Some weekend reading…
Now this is an awesome tent set up.
I want rainbow pants.
This girl lives with virtually zero-waste. (I’ve been convicted more and more of our waste, and how to minimize it these days. Favorite ways?)
It’s a bit early, but I know it’s already on some of your radars: homemade Halloween costumes. I love the strawberry.
This ring is incredible.
If you saw my trip to the Asian market last week, then you know I’m planning a David Chang recipe. Well finally making it tonight, and it’s this one (but with salmon instead of pork, and no oysters)!
Sweet proposal. (Though nothing, ever, will top this one.)
Cute sweater – on sale!
Fall foliage drives for the locals. Definitely doing one of these. (Let’s all stay at Bode Miller’s house in the White Mountains while we’re at it.)
You guys in Sale Rack yet? Some of the deals are awesome, if you’re interested.
I get questions on my kitchen rug a lot and thought maybe this post might help as some of them are the same style as mine!
Have a good weekend!
I’m with you on reducing waste. I try to implement things progressively. I switched to cloth diapers for daytime, and then to washable wipes, and i’m about to start overnight cloth diapers. I buy stuff in bulk as much as I can, I refuse plastic bags/disposable containers when I can. I’ve also tried to change my mindset around purchases: I try to buy stuff that I won’t have to replace. I’m cheap so it’s sometimes hard to justify the extra dollars on the sustainable, long-lasting item vs the one that would be ok in the short term. I also look forward to composting. Our current living situation dorsn’t allow for it but I think it would reduce our waste by at least 1/3 if not more.
The homemade Halloween costumes remind me of when my Mum used to make mine when I was a kid. I miss those days – I remember requesting to be a huge pumpkin, haha!
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Reduced waste is my soap box. Awareness is the first step! I am very fortunate to live in a city (Seattle) that not only enables reduced waste but fines citizens who do not comply. We are able to put all our kitchen waste in our weekly Clean Green yard waste container for composting. This includes oyster shells, bones, and pizza boxes! That is huge. I buy in bulk and bring my own reusable bags for filling. I keep tote bags in my car so never use store bags. (Plastic is outlawed here and there is a charge for paper.) I don’t use bags for produce (other than a small paper bag when buying mushrooms). We use handkerchiefs to reduce tissue use. I haven’t bought paper towels or paper napkins in 3 decades. When my dish towels get dingy they go to the rag bag for spills and cleaning. I keep my fridge clean and organized so we actually eat our leftovers vs. throw them out. I use glass food storage containers which make it easy to see the contents. I am conscious of the mantra: REFUSE. REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE. Recycle is last in line. Good Luck!
oh you are good!! thanks for the ideas.
Easiest switch I ever made was eliminating paper towels & napkins. They’re not necessary. Just use (pretty!) dish towels and cloth napkins. Guests are always confused when we clean up spills without having paper towels on hand but it’s literally just as easy. Just keep a bunch on hand and throw them in with your other laundry 🙂 I’d love to hear more ideas, too!
I am a California girl through and through, but I cannot deny the beauty of the New England/East Coast fall foliage. Absolutely stunning! Makes me itch for fall even thought it’s probably another month and a half away (and not nearly what others experience).
Maybe one day me and my husband will be cool enough to watch documentaries while sipping wine…until then, it’s just more Scrubs and The Office 😉
please. we may switch to GOT if the docu makes us fall asleep.
I’m with you on the waste. In PDX, we are the same as the commenter above in Seattle. I compost a ton and recycle everything I can..even take non-curbside plastic containers to drop off sites. I always recycle any clothes or shoes. In the city, plastic bags are prohibited. I always bring my own cloth bags. My garbage only gets collected once a month and I still always have room. A lot of my garbage is my dog’s poop (in compostable bags)! I feel most guilty about purchasing my produce at TJ’s because it’s all wrapped in plastic, especially the pre-cut stuff. It’s a trade off. I always purchase organic so I know that helps the environment but I need to buy at TJ’s for the affordability. I like the idea of not using paper towels. That is something I could implement pretty easy!
Those rainbow pants would look amazing on you and always love watching proposals too!
Anders’ PJs are too cute!! Where can we find them?
they’re ice cream castles brand!
oh my gosh, that proposal. i am dying. i can’t decide if i would have been too mad or too excited! crazy.
Loving that fall drive post!
I’m currently living in CT and am dying to do some fall drives!