How to Start Living Sustainably (Even If You Have No Idea Where to Begin)

How to Start Living Sustainably (Even If You Have No Idea Where to Begin)

Nadine Richardson
Eco-friendly, Low-waste living, Sustainability, Sustainable living

Let’s be honest—sustainability can feel overwhelming.

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to live more sustainably, but I don’t even know where to start,” you’re not alone. Between zero-waste swaps, plant-based diets, and eco-friendly everything—it’s easy to feel like you're already behind.

Here’s the good news: You don’t have to change your entire life overnight. 🌍
Sustainable living is a journey—and small steps do make a big impact.

That’s exactly why I created the Sustainable Living Roadmap Printable—a step-by-step guide for beginners who are ready to live with more intention, without the confusion or guilt.

The ultimate guide to clean and green spring cleaning

The ultimate guide to clean and green spring cleaning

Nadine Richardson

As we are approaching the spring season, whew what a brutal winter it has been for some of us. Most of us, me included are preparing for Spring cleaning. Cleaning our space from top to bottom as a means of bringing in the new season with positive energy.

“The tradition of spring cleaning dates back centuries and is a hallmark of Jewish, Iranian and Chinese cultures. In ancient Jewish tradition, they would clean their home to prepare for Passover, in part to remove any bread that wan't unleavened”.

cleaning and organzing your space can be a very daunting task. Here are some amazing recources to get you strated; from all natural cleaning, to decuttering and finally organizing!

Sustainable Holiday Shopping: How to Find Stylish, Eco-Friendly Gifts on Thredup, Depop, and Beyond

Sustainable Holiday Shopping: How to Find Stylish, Eco-Friendly Gifts on Thredup, Depop, and Beyond

Nadine Richardson
Eco-friendly, Low-waste living, Sustainability, Sustainable living, Fashion

As the holiday season approaches, so does the thrill of shopping for thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Yet, with the excitement comes the realization of how much wasteful consumption can happen during this time. Sustainable shopping offers an amazing alternative, allowing you to find unique gifts that are kinder to the planet without sacrificing style or quality. And guess what? Many incredible, eco-friendly finds are waiting for you on thrifted platforms like Thredup and Depop.

In this guide, we’ll explore why sustainable shopping matters, the benefits of thrifted fashion, and how you can make holiday gift-giving a little more mindful this year.

Embracing a Minimalist and Sustainable Approach to Family Finances: A Guide for Moms

Embracing a Minimalist and Sustainable Approach to Family Finances: A Guide for Moms

Nadine Richardson
Sustainability, Low-waste living, Eco-friendly, Sustainable living

As a mom, you're often the chief financial officer of your household, balancing budgets, managing spending, and ensuring the well-being of your family. But as the world becomes more conscious of the environmental impact of our choices, a growing number of mothers are shifting towards sustainable and minimalist lifestyles. This isn’t just about decluttering your home; it’s about adopting a mindset that emphasizes financial simplicity and eco-conscious decisions, creating a life that is not only kinder to the environment but also gentler on your bank account.

In this blog post, we'll dive deep into how embracing a minimalist and sustainable approach to finances can help moms save money, reduce stress, and instill valuable life lessons in their children. Grab a cup of coffee, get cozy, and let's explore how to make your family’s financial future both bright and green.

How to host a sustainable Summer picnic

How to host a sustainable Summer picnic

Nadine Richardson
Sustainability, Low-waste living, Eco-friendly, Sustainable living

Every year, Americans toss out more than 25 million tons of food, and nearly 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted annually. That's the equivalent of about $165 billion – enough to fill 28,500 tractor-trailers. In efforts to minimize the amount of waste we produce, this summer, I’m taking steps to reduce its environmental impact by hosting picnics that are more sustainable.

How to Correctly Recycle Your Beauty Products  

How to Correctly Recycle Your Beauty Products  

Nadine Richardson
Sustainable living, Eco-friendly, Beauty

Recycling makeup and skincare products can be especially challenging and confusing as they come in a huge variety of unique packagings. As attractive as beauty packaging is with all its glitter and gold, navigating through all the different tubes, pumps, jars, droppers, sprayers, and whatnot, and finding out what goes in which recycling bin can be a challenge.

Luckily, the beauty industry is shifting its focus towards sustainable beauty packaging and taking initiatives in the right direction.

However, sustainability is a two-way street.

5 vegan gift ideas for the sustainable mama

5 vegan gift ideas for the sustainable mama

Nadine Richardson
Sustainability, Eco-friendly, Vegan, Sustainable living

Mother’s day is a week away. And whew where did the time go! We are already in May 2020 and quarantine time has been moving fast. But quarantine or not Mother’s day is the day to show your mamma, whatever that means to you, how much they mean to you. Do you have a vegan or sustainably conscious mama in your life? Then start with this gift guide.

This list is for every type of mama, the busy mama, the fashion mama, you name it! Before you browse, think about what kind of gift the lady in your life would love to receive on her special day — something meaningful, something to make her life easier etc. Don’t let the importance of the holiday intimidate you: No matter your budget, mom will love whatever you give her, especially since it was chosen with care.

What they do have in common is that they are plant-based/vegan and sustainable

7 Simple Steps To Reduce Plastic During the Holidays

7 Simple Steps To Reduce Plastic During the Holidays

Eva Petruzziello
blogmas, Sustainable living, Low-waste living

During the holiday season, waste often doubles, and although many things are recyclable, they often don’t end up in the proper bin. To avoid these environmental setbacks, one of the best ways to tis the season is to reduce the plastic we use and give during the season.

This year, as you prepare for your celebration, try and reduce plastic during the holidays with these simple strategies.

The ultimate last minute sustainable secret santa gift guide

Nadine Richardson
Sustainability, Eco-friendly, blogmas

Its that time again, tis the season to spend some coins and show gratitude to the people in your life. This is one of the new traditions I enjoy the most with my in laws. Secret Santa is great when you have a big family and takes the anxiety out of shopping for each and every family members. Last year I was gifted a french press which I absolutely adore. I love receiving sustainable gifts and love gifting them too. We are a little under two weeks away from Christmas. If you are looking for green inexpensive gift to give the secret santa on your list, I got you.

I got everything from beauty to household goodies that any person would love!

So if your like me and want to purchase or receive a sustainable, low waste, eco friendly gift, I’ve got the perfect guide for you!

Effortless sustainable fashion look book

Effortless sustainable fashion look book

Nadine Richardson
Sustainability, Sustainable living, Eco-friendly

Everything I've worn has been thrifted, upcycled, pre-loved, or clothes made from sustainable fabric and ethical practices. When I started this journey it was really because I was cheap and tired of spending money on clothes that were bad quality. As I was going through my journey I researched how bad fast fashion is for the earth. Not to mention the unethical practices and wages people have to endure who work in these fast fashion factories. I won't go into detail but will leave you with some eye-opening documentaries to see for yourself. Moving towards the slower end of fashion was easier then I thought. I'm a vintage kind of girl so buying pre-loved was really my scene and I didn't even know it.

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Vegan/Eco chick in your life

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Vegan/Eco chick in your life

Nadine Richardson
blogmas, Eco-friendly, Holidays 2019

Anyone else get anxiety when it comes to gift-giving? I never know what to get someone or think my gift isn’t good enough unless I really really know you and even then I second guess myself. Every year, me and my husband’s family do secret Santa. This year I’m wondering if they have been paying attention to my cleaner and greener switch (they tend to get me beauty items). Although I eat more plant-based rather than vegan, most of my personal care products are vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. So I thought it would be cool to put together a gift guide for that person in your life who's on a vegan and/or sustainable journey since I’ve had to do my own personal research.