I Tried The Reusable Bamboo Paper Towels “Shark Tank” Made Famous

Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

The Little Trick I Use To Repurpose Plastic Lids Before I Recycle Them

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

6 Zero-Waste Habits My Abuelita Taught Me

As the daughter of immigrant parents, I spent summers growing up in Mexico with my abuelita while my parents worked. From the impeccable Spanish grammar, to her hojarasca recipe, to the home and kitchen hacks she passed down to me, I feel truly blessed by the invaluable lessons I gained from Pita through the years. … Read more

Kristen Bell is Here to Remind You That You Can Recycle LEGO

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you’re decluttering your space, the kids have moved out, or you just have too many brightly hued building blocks, it may be time to part ways with your LEGO. And Kristen Bell, who is a self-confessed recycling … Read more

3 Surprising Ways to Upcycle Your Empty Candle Cups

If you’re anything like me, then you probably burn candles frequently, and in turn, are left with a bevy of empty candle containers. Yet rather than tossing your leftover candles into the recycling — where they would no doubt meet many of their candle friends — you can upcycle these cups into aesthetically-pleasing decor accents.  Once … Read more

The First — and Last — Thing You Should Do Before Recycling Any Food Container

Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more