This is more of a Brandon job, but I can up my nagging so it gets done, lol! This applies to vents, coils, lint traps, and filters. From the fridge, dryer, air conditioner, and vacuum, I’m making sure they are clean. Making sure vents and filters are cleared lets the appliance work more efficiently and … Read more
I’m regretting this one because I am not good with my hands. But learning this basic skill can save a lot of clothes and objects. I can prolong the lives of hoodies and backpacks. I could fix my couch and stitch up my favorite comforter. So I’m going to get some needles and thread and … Read more
I’m pretty sure this one is going to be broken once the challenge is over, but it will be nice to see what we have “to live without” by giving up online shopping. We rely on it so much these days. But the packaging and shipping methods do cause waste. It’s better to find the … Read more
Palm is associated with deforestation, releasing CO2, and threatening 193 species of animals. This is no bueno, so I will not be purchasing products with palm oil. I say, “except soap” because it is really hard to find pure olive oil soap locally. Other natural soaps are not vegan and have palm oil. But I … Read more
I’m slowly moving up the latter on being plant-based!! You can read more about it on my day 141 change. I started with dinner and I’m now going to work it into breakfasts. I’m excited about smoothies! I haven’t wanted them during the cold weather.
We’re going on a trip soon and it’s got me thinking about gas. Even with day-to-day driving and errands, a little planning can help with gas. I’m going to plan trips with multiple stops, so we do the farthest errands first and the closest errands last. This will save up from driving back and forth. … Read more
There’s nothing wrong with corn!! I’m talking about high-fructose corn syrup, corn starch, ethanol, etc. This type of corn is a problem. It’s unhealthy and it results in nutrient depletion for the soil. It’s overproduced because companies are using it in everything. So, I’m going to stop consuming corn products and just eat the things … Read more
Garden planning is a go over here! My grandfather is going another one this year and my mom is on board. So I’m thinking of rainwater harvesting. It doesn’t have to be super complicated. I’m going to repurpose a bucket to put under the gutter. Well in my case, near the edge of the roof … Read more
My plastic clip is breaking!! I had to break the other side, to prolong its life. I love claw clips, but I need a solution because they always break. They never last a year. I’ve been some bamboo clips on Etsy, metal ones on Amazon and I’m thinking of trying hair sticks!! Oh, what fun! … Read more
Zero waste cleaning. I like using Dr. Bronner’s soap for everything. But a future change is to switch to the bar soaps instead of liquid concentrate. Turning those bar soaps into liquid is going to be another change HOWEVER that liquid will be different than the liquid concentrate I’m used to. So for an all-purpose … Read more