Everything has been so hectic this last month that we didn't even acknowledge the change of seasons. Spring sprung on the 19th and some of these little beauties popped up right on time. Then in typical New York fashion, there was frost, rain, more frost, and some snow. Now that we'll be stuck at home … Continue reading Spring 2020
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Donate It
When I was putting together all of my stats for Thrift It, the eco-friendly Friday post from last week, I was shocked to find out that the average American throws away more than 81 pounds of clothing in a year. And that's just clothes! Growing up my mother always bagged our unwanted things to be … Continue reading Donate It
Homemade Laundry Detergent
With more all-natural products coming out all the time, often with hefty price tags, it's a clever skill to be able to craft your own cleaners and detergents that are equally as friendly for you as they are for the environment. Homemade laundry soap is one of the easiest how-to's out there and it can save … Continue reading Homemade Laundry Detergent
Life Update
Spring. Everything becomes so fresh when the weather turns warm and sweet in preparation for Summer. The flowers are up, the night air is crisp, and if you're reading this from a cozy seat here in New York, everything is wet because it hasn't stopped raining for days. I'm not one for being dreary on … Continue reading Life Update
Buy Less Plastic
Happy eco-friendly Friday everyone! This one seems like a super obvious topic but let's touch base on some of the things we buy without giving it a single thought. We've already gone over toothbrushes and disposable razors in some of our earlier discussions, but there are so many other household items that come in plastic … Continue reading Buy Less Plastic
Minecraft Party
Perfect birthday decorations for the Minecraft lover in your life. Last year our middle little requested a dinosaur birthday and I managed to put together a totally prehistoric birthday bash for him that exceeded my own expectations. This year, thanks to his big brother, Jaxon has been super interested in the game Minecraft and asked … Continue reading Minecraft Party
My Grove Collaborative
If you have any form of social media I'm sure you've seen advertisements for Grove Collaborative at least once in your news feeds (mine pop up on Facebook and Instagram all the time). Typically they include some kind of freebie like a set of Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, which I'm a huge fan of, but … Continue reading My Grove Collaborative
Hand Painted Mugs
I have been holding onto these little mugs for seven years and just couldn't figure out what they might be good for since I prefer really large cups of coffee. So they've moved around with us as we've made our way from place to place and in cleaning out the back of the cupboard the … Continue reading Hand Painted Mugs
Positivity Planner
Color me guilty I can be quite the bitter Betty somedays. A real negative Nancy. Even the occasional Debbie downer. I hate it but when I find myself stuck in a funk it can be really difficult to knock myself out of it. Please tell me I'm not the only one. The worst part for … Continue reading Positivity Planner
We Found a Kitten
By now most people that know me or follow This Young Mum on Instagram know that we have added a kitten to the family, but not quite everyone knows how we came about getting her. This is the story of Heart. A little backstory. My husband didn't want a cat and in fact, our original … Continue reading We Found a Kitten
