Have you ever wondered how you can make small, simple changes in your home that not only help the environment but will also save you some serious cash? Well, buckle up because I've got 15 GREAT swaps to get you started on your sustainable living journey that you can make in your home right away!

Last year, as 2022 ended and I began to think about what I wanted to change in my life in 2023, I came up with a challenge for myself that had just a few simple rules. The most important rule was: to not buy any brand new clothing for an entire year. If I needed to buy anything at all, I would have to thrift it, find it on Facebook marketplace, or swap/trade for it!

Last year I challenged myself to not buy any new clothing for one full year. I was allowed to shop second hand if I needed anything, but the goal was to make a clean cut from my mindless consumption of fast fashion, once and for all. Here’s how that year went, and what I learned from my challenge!

Finding my purpose. Talking about Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, and why I’ve started this blog.