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The year’s over. How to pack up and keep things simple.
Our goal was to arrive in Indy with nothing but ourselves and our car. We wanted the things we left behind to be organized in such a way that we can get away without thinking of them until after we get to France. But if we do think of them, they are easy to locate. And we wanted to leave behind a sparkling-clean apartment for our landlords (my in-laws), and no loose ends for them to tie up for us. Continue reading
Sustainable Car Ownership Step Two: Consider a car with a cult following
This is part two of our series in sustainable car ownership. While owning a car is never sustainable, we’ll give you tips on how to get as close to sustainable as you can. For car ownership to be as sustainable as possible, it’s important to own a car that has a cult following. You want … Continue reading
Sustainable Car Ownership Step One: Ask the Big Question
Before I begin, let’s just be absolutely crystal clear about something. There is nothing, whatsoever, sustainable about any aspect of creating, using, or disposing of a multi-ton apparatus made of copious amounts of materials from all four corners of the earth, that burns irreplaceable materials, emitting pollution just to get you from one place to … Continue reading
Natalie creates: homemade laundry detergent recipe
this weekend i hosted a baby shower for a sweet, natural mama & dear friend. she was registered at a few places, but those were all out of my budget considering i had around $5 to spend {no joke!}. after a bit of exploring on pinterest, i decided to sew up a little owl for baby & homemade, all-natural laundry detergent for mama. Continue reading
Tofu takes on tailgating, and it’s less full of manure
Tailgating—nothing beats sizzling, fat sausages and well-seasoned burgers on charcoal grill washed down with enough beer to kill a horse. According to statistics compiled by Nationwide Insurance, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate, with as many as 40% of those spending over $500 a season on food and other supplies. However there are many externalities … Continue reading
7 environmental films you should see at True/False
Sure, you could pore over the 2013 True/False film festival‘s 42 documentaries, but who has time for that? Footprint did the work for you, highlighting seven films that will get you thinking about sustainability, the environment, and a holistic land ethic. And while we gave them snappy headings, really, these films are for everyone. PS – … Continue reading
My Friend, Socrates the Squirrel
When I moved into my third floor apartment downtown, I didn’t expect to see much wildlife. But my desk window faces a big tree, and I’ve been getting more little visitors than I’d expected! Pigeons sleep on the tree at night, and sometimes on my windowsill, all fluffed up to keep warm. Other birds occasionally … Continue reading
How to weatherize windows in an apartment or rental house
Photos by Kat Seal It’s a cruel fact of nature that cold temperatures mean high heating bills. But how can you weatherize your home when you don’t own it? If you’re renting a house or apartment, big insulation and replacement projects are out of your grasp. Fortunately, temporary products exist. One is removable sealant. It’s … Continue reading
Winter Blahs? Let's Feed the Birds!
Reblogged from Show Me Oz: By Daniel Novak Feeding and watching birds in the summer, spring and fall can be an enjoyable family pursuit and winter should be no different. While many of the birds we often see at other times of year travel to warmer climates for the winter a few hardy souls remain. … Continue reading
DIY Christmas: Decorative Light from Recycled Wine Bottle
Times are tough and your creative juices are flowing… what better way to show your love and appreciation for someone than a homemade Christmas present? DIY presents are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. I think if you spend time making something for someone, instead of just going to the store and buying … Continue reading
