Nine Adjustments You Can Make For A More Sustainable Spring

Spring has sprung. So why not make it a more sustainable Spring? After all, now is the time to get into a renewed sense of self for the season. So here are a few ways to reduce your carbon footprint as you step into Spring.

Add Sustainable Clothing Items To Your Wardrobe

Look to add just a few basics to the mix. Here are some sustainable brands to try. Outerknown has a complete line of flannels, jumpers shorts and shirts for women. Check out their blanket shirts and jumpsuits for unique looks. If you are in the market for some ethical jeans check out white denim, cute dresses, shorts and all styles of denim at Ethica. Reasonably priced denim with the earth in mind.  Pair them with some Allbirds sustainable running shoes and you are ready to jump into the season.

Christy Dawn is taking sustainable clothing one step further. Check out their farm to closet program. Where every dress that you purchase helps farmers regenerate crops that continue to thrive.

Go Earth Friendly As You Spring Clean

There are so many cleaning products out there. However, finding ones that are more planet friendly can also be a chore. Good Home Co has cleaning supplies that raise the aromatherapy factor and pristinely clean your home while consciously honoring Mother Earth.

Sustainable Scents

Look to companies like Lush and Boiess to offer sweet smelling scents that are healthy for you and your younger ones in the house. Check out the White Blossom scent from Boiess that is prebiotic and vitamin infused with only natural ingredients.

Make Picnics Your Sustainable Staycation

Pack up the picnic toys, bikes, wander and roam planet friendly play mats and head to the park. Why spend money on travel and gas when your escape is waiting for you in your local community?

Reduce Energy Costs In The Home

Are you a restless sleeper? The bed temperature has an impact on your sleep and how often you wake up to turn the cool air and heat up and down. Look for a more sustainable solution with Aricove. They have weighted bamboo blankets that are both eco friendly and energy efficient, keeping you cool and cozy.

Ditch The Gym For Some Outdoor Exercise

Hiking, running and biking are great ways to get outside and get moving without excessive travel time and gas money. Travel by foot for a long walk in your neighborhood. Or grab that yoga mat and take your online class outside.

Eco Friendly Beauty

Seemingly pricey beauty procedures can sometimes have a lasting affect on the planet. In a good way. For instance, laser hair removal  can be expensive up front but in the long term can save on longer showers, razor and shave cream purchases.

Choosing vegan and cruelty free beauty products  that come in sustainable packaging is a more eco friendly Spring solution for your beauty routine.

Go Vegan

Missed out on Veganuary? Use seitan on your spring salad and vegan meats on your grill. Going vegan is the kindest way to support animals and Mother Earth.

Plan An Eco Friendly Vacation

If you are going somewhere, look for the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Reef safe suntan lotion pairs well with sustainable swimwear. Try booking non stop flights whenever you can as it is the taking off and landing that makes the carbon footprint. Road tripping? Rent a hybrid or electric vehicle and choose eco friendly hotel options.

 

 

Spring Forward – How To DeClutter Your Life Before Spring

Spring is coming– it is around the corner. And as Winter begins to wane and we thaw out, make vacation plans and bring color into our wardrobe while breaking out the thinner sweaters … it is time to reset so that Spring is in our step. Here are twelve ways to declutter your life before Spring arrives.

Declutter your closet.

Marie Kondo that closet. You can start by taking stock on the winter items you have not used this season and donating them to your local charity or consignment shop. Minimism is the new black after all. Shift your Spring items closer to the front of your closet so that you can see what you have. Maybe put on a fashion show with friends and swap items from each other to help complete your ideal Spring look for 2022. If you find that your current closet setup doesn’t fit your needs, consider upgrading to a more functional closet system.

Reorganize Your Kitchen

Winter herbs and spices can be replaced by Spring time seasonal blends. Check for expiration dates on teas and food items so that you enter your Spring palate fresh, clean and new, you Foodie, you.

Spring Clean Your Office

Most of us are working from home and our home office requires some maintenance. Clean your desk with eco wipes, and have hand wipes nearby to maintain a pristine home office. Recycle, shred and store unnecessary mail and documents and leave only the papers in your filing cabinet that you need access to. And remember to get those taxes done!  An office environment without clutter will help you save time, and clock out early. So that you can focus on the people and activities you love. Also, don’t forget to utilize roll off dumpster rentals in Leesburg for any large amounts of trash or clutter you need to dispose of.

Get Your Shoes Repaired And Your Bags Cleaned

The most sustainable way to shop for shoes, heels can be repaired for next to nothing and your favorite comfy Spring boots and strappy sandals can find a new life at a repair shop. Bring your Spring purses in too, for a clean up. They will be good as new, and sustainably chic too.

A Spa Day Is A Must

Maybe you are a wax girl or dream of a sweet sugar scrub to get your body Spring buffed and ready. Now is the time to book a spa day with your gal pals. Or make it an at home spa day to get ready for the new season.

A Spring Detox

Curb your alcohol by having mocktails and elixirs. Cut down or leave out the coffee, eat more fruit and less meat. Interested in a Keto diet? Or looking to add a plant based supplement to your diet?  Dive into these options now so that you can jump into Spring with extra energy.

Find Your Fitness

Now is the time to find your Spring Sport, Lagree Life, Cycling Cure, Swim Siren or Yoga You.  There are classes online and offline to get you into your strength training groove. Try to find some space at home to set up a mini home gym for those short bursts of planking with a plankpad meditation and stretching too.

Detox The Toxic

As the seasons change, we grow. And as we grow, we learn more about the people that we care about. Spring is an opportunity to break free or boundary set with those in our lives that have become toxic to us. And a time for us to reflect on how we are behaving with others. Spring is the best time to start to get out of our own way so that we can progress. -Spring Forward.

 

 

Boost Your Self-Care Energy with a Spring Cleanse

Boost Your Energy with a Spring Cleanse

One question for the year 2020: what happened? 

Instead of blossoming nature and long walks in sunny weather, we get a pandemic and have to quarantine. As springs go, this one doesn’t look like it’s going to be a great one. However, we’re not ready to give up yet. Now, more than ever before, it’s important to keep our spirits high and fight the increasing tension that’s threatening to upset our balance. Anxiety is in the air and times aren’t easy for anyone, so we have to keep our minds and bodies strong. 
The best way to heal and regain our strength is to tap into the blooming power of spring. We’re about to show you how to cleanse your mind, body, and spirit to boost your natural energy and resilience. 

Breathe in, breathe out

Mental health comes first. There’s simply no way you can stay healthy or help anyone if you are paralyzed by anxiety, so regaining mental clarity needs to be your primary goal. Every cleanse should start with breathing exercises. Find a quiet alone spot and begin by breathing in deeply. Hold the breath for a few seconds and then breathe out slowly. Repeat this several times. 
These simple steps are the basics. Whenever you find yourself tense or overwhelmed, just find a corner where you can be alone for a few moments and breathe. Simply breathe and let each exhale take some of that tension away. You can take these simple exercises further and turn them into daily meditation practice. 

 

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