PLASTIC {THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE}

THRIFT SCORE WHORE: It’s not in the bag.

A few weeks ago I found myself thrifting without a bag… I detest those flimsy plastic shopping bags that stores insist you take. When it comes down to it, I really dislike all single use shopping bags, no matter what they are made of. For the past five years I have been bringing my own [...]

GREEN YOUR: CELEBRATIONS {Party more, waste less}

I like to entertain. I hate plastic. In today’s disposable world, you can see where this would be a problem. Recently Mister and I threw our first big bash at home – I don’t count holidays, although they can be production in themselves – anyhoo… the thought of all the waste that would be created [...]

GREEN YOUR: DISHWASHER

There are two things that constantly plague me in my quest to live sustainably. Deodorant. And my dishwasher. You see, I have a personal vendetta against plastic and over the last few years have worked diligently to reduce the amount I consume. Yet try as I may, I continue to fail when it comes to [...]

GREEN YOUR: Grocery Shopping

The other day I was stocking up on veggies and goods for our 40-day meat fast and things were going as usual at the grocery store… …a few double-takes due to my attire …me grumbling about produce packaged in plastic …jamming out to my store’s awesome music selection …hoping I had brought enough of my [...]

GREEN YOUR: Holiday Giving {Plastic free gift wrap}

I picked up this vintage metal tin at a thrift store a few months ago. Isn’t it the sweetest? I’m loving the stylish lady on the lid. I need a hat like that. Her dapper beau is equally put together. They’re a lovely pair. It makes me want to strap on a pair of skates [...]

It’s Technical

‘Tis true. I have a new technical hairdo and an equally technical cellphone. Neither of which I know what to do with. After a long hold out, I finally broke down and joined the masses of cellphone toting folk. Not sure how I feel about that. It’s been nearly a decade since I last had [...]

Tuesdays at The Booth

There are few things I dislike more than going to the dentist. Having other people’s fingers in my mouth is just weird. Beyond the violation of personal space, there is a laundry list of reasons I’d rather be somewhere else, but going to the dentist just got better. Click on over to The Green Phone [...]

Tuesdays at The Booth

I just noticed the following statement on my electric bill from Xcel Energy: Starting December 1, we will use billing envelopes made out of natural brown, 100% post-consumer waste. It’s one of the many things we’re doing to support a clean energy future. I wonder if they will be getting rid of the ridiculous plastic [...]

Massive Chili PLASTIC Consumption {Take 3}

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Last month, on an abnormally hot day (again), Mister and I attended our third chili cook-off. Those of you who have been following me through the years know that this is an area of contention for me. Massive amounts of plastic are consumed at this annual event. You newbies can read about my previous rants [...]

Just a swingin’… Swingin’.

Want to know what the hell I’m doing here? You’ll have to mosey on over and read my post at the Green Phone Booth to find out.