DIY Salt Purse for Halloween

DIY Salt Purse for Halloween

“Well, it says to form a circle of salt to protect from zombies, witches, and old boyfriends.” Allison from Hocus Pocus Sustainability is about using what you already have and getting creative with how to use it. Especially during Halloween time, which can be a...
Bamboo Toothbrush Upcycle

Bamboo Toothbrush Upcycle

This is probably one of my favorite upcycles! If you’ve been following me over on Instagram for awhile you have most likely seen it before.  Even if you don’t have Instagram you can see a photo of this project on the main page of my website! According to the ADA you...
Sustainable Underwear – Knickey

Sustainable Underwear – Knickey

Looking for some sustainable undergarments? Then this post is for you! It’s a bit lengthy, but I couldn’t leave out any points.  I’ve been slowly updating my drawer over the past two years with all of Knickey’s products. They have recently changed their company name...
Celebrating Fall Sustainably

Celebrating Fall Sustainably

Fall starts this year on September 22, 2022 in the northern hemisphere. I currently live in San Antonio, TX where its still 90°F (32°C)  well into October!  So I have to create my own fall.  Whether you live in a warm climate or just want to decorate for fall then...
Sustainable Laundry Products

Sustainable Laundry Products

I’ve tried quite a few different sustainable laundry products over the years. Here is my round up on how they worked for me.  I do have some affiliate codes and refer a friend links that save you some money at no extra cost. It helps support the work I do. If...
Upcycled Playing Card Box

Upcycled Playing Card Box

Have some playing cards that you’ve lost or damaged?  Here is a fun way to upcycle them. A unique way to present some money or tiny gifts to someone. I recently made this for my nephew who just turned 21. My husband took him to Las Vegas to celebrate his...
DIY Jean Shorts

DIY Jean Shorts

It may seem silly to have a tutorial on how to make jean shorts. Of course you can always just cut them straight off. But in case you want them to fit more flattering than here is a tutorial for you. You can finish this is under 30 minutes, plus it involves no...
Outdoor Branch Hook

Outdoor Branch Hook

Do you ever wish you had some extra room to hang something outdoors? Maybe for camping or gardening? Then try this easy idea with keeping the earth in mind.  You’ll need:  -A fallen thick branch that is dry with a bit of an angle  -Scissors -String   First decide...
How To Grow A Luffa

How To Grow A Luffa

A sustainable dream come true, I grew a sponge!! This is a long detailed post, but I wanted to include all info to help others. I will highlight the important parts to help the reading move smoother.  Luffas sometimes spelled as loofah are a tropical vine from the...
Upcycled Garden Hose Wreath

Upcycled Garden Hose Wreath

This is a quick and easy upcycle for you! I had a small extension on my hose outdoors and I noticed something had punctured it. While I could have tried to fix it, that would only have been a temporary fix. So immediately my brain was thinking how can I upcycle this!?...