A part of living waste free is getting in the kitchen & cooking from scratch. I've always enjoyed cooking...I can play music, dance around, follow a recipe or get inspiration from one, just create & have fun! Yes, it takes time but it's time very well spent in my book. When I create in the kitchen, I get completely lost in the process, it makes me feel ALIVE & thoroughly connected to the food that nourishes my body & soul as well as for those who I love, who I share my food w

In my attempts to lessen my waste & lessen my exposure to icky chemicals, I've dabbled in making my own products over the past year: lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner etc. Until this past weekend, I had never tried a DIY hair mask & until a few weeks ago, I had never tried a facial mask. So I did some hunting on Pinterest & found recipes that were relatively simple to put together & decided to give them a try! The first was the facial mask: baking soda, hone