Life Hacks
So this page is a bit off topic from dance
but also stuff I like sharing
Basically I consider myself an environmentalist when I have the time & money.
<3
Buy Once
Things to buy once and never again!
Level Easy
Stuff that saves you money, the environment & time
Level Lil' Effort
Stuff the saves you money, the environment, time & asks for a little effort from you
Level Life Change!
Stuff the saves you money, the environment, time & asks a life change.
* Flight/Travel Tips at the end *
but also stuff I like sharing
Basically I consider myself an environmentalist when I have the time & money.
<3
Buy Once
Things to buy once and never again!
Level Easy
Stuff that saves you money, the environment & time
Level Lil' Effort
Stuff the saves you money, the environment, time & asks for a little effort from you
Level Life Change!
Stuff the saves you money, the environment, time & asks a life change.
* Flight/Travel Tips at the end *
Things to Buy ONCE (and never again):
Shower Curtain: buy 2 machine-washable shower curtain that you like and cycle back and forth, wash, reuse FOREVER
Coffee at home - find a coffee maker with a 'permanent filter' so you wash and re-use, no more buying filters
Re-usable Q-Tip - and easy to wash, never re-buy LastSwab
Re-usable Straw - and easy to wash, never re-buy https://rainhydration.com/
Scrub Chain - chain link scrub for dishes, if it gets grimmy just boil in a small pot for 15 seconds and like new!
Tea Light Candles - recharge-able tea lights (I got the multi-color with remote!)
Batteries - Rechargable Batteries, I highly recommend Eneloop batteries, can also be found in camera stores.
Lighter - USB rechargeable lighter for candles, cigarettes, anything else you smoke...
Re-Write-able Notebook - pages make of stone, re-write-able, picture the pages and save in an app instead of paper and storing on a bookshelf (I use Elfin Book $15)
Have a Period? - THINX underwear or Diva Cup are great! I used Thinx, ask me about it I'm a happy info commercial!
Baking/Cooking Mats - instead of foil, wash and reuse these. Silpats are the brand I use
Shower Curtain: buy 2 machine-washable shower curtain that you like and cycle back and forth, wash, reuse FOREVER
Coffee at home - find a coffee maker with a 'permanent filter' so you wash and re-use, no more buying filters
Re-usable Q-Tip - and easy to wash, never re-buy LastSwab
Re-usable Straw - and easy to wash, never re-buy https://rainhydration.com/
Scrub Chain - chain link scrub for dishes, if it gets grimmy just boil in a small pot for 15 seconds and like new!
Tea Light Candles - recharge-able tea lights (I got the multi-color with remote!)
Batteries - Rechargable Batteries, I highly recommend Eneloop batteries, can also be found in camera stores.
Lighter - USB rechargeable lighter for candles, cigarettes, anything else you smoke...
Re-Write-able Notebook - pages make of stone, re-write-able, picture the pages and save in an app instead of paper and storing on a bookshelf (I use Elfin Book $15)
Have a Period? - THINX underwear or Diva Cup are great! I used Thinx, ask me about it I'm a happy info commercial!
Baking/Cooking Mats - instead of foil, wash and reuse these. Silpats are the brand I use
Level Easy
Money - think of your money like voting when you send it and where you want to vote a 'Yes' to
Recycle - paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic
Re-Use Bags - leave a couple by the door, in your car, in your purse and USE them at grocery stores & stuff stores
Toothbrush - buy bamboo handle toothbrushes, avoid plastic ones
Toilet Paper - buy recycled toilet paper, best price is to buy in bulk
Hair - Wash Hair 2-3 times a week (yes this is for everyone), but still wash your body every day, probably heehehee
Veggies - avoid ones packaged in styrofoam
Soap - Bar soap instead of liquid soap (body, hands), no plastic
Candles - that are not in a holder/container (that you will likely throw away afterwards)
When you can afford it:
- Not Plastic - buy the glass/metal container instead of the plastic container, for EVERYTHING!
- Eggs - buy the fancy cage-free, veggie-fed eggs
Money - think of your money like voting when you send it and where you want to vote a 'Yes' to
Recycle - paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic
Re-Use Bags - leave a couple by the door, in your car, in your purse and USE them at grocery stores & stuff stores
Toothbrush - buy bamboo handle toothbrushes, avoid plastic ones
Toilet Paper - buy recycled toilet paper, best price is to buy in bulk
Hair - Wash Hair 2-3 times a week (yes this is for everyone), but still wash your body every day, probably heehehee
Veggies - avoid ones packaged in styrofoam
Soap - Bar soap instead of liquid soap (body, hands), no plastic
Candles - that are not in a holder/container (that you will likely throw away afterwards)
When you can afford it:
- Not Plastic - buy the glass/metal container instead of the plastic container, for EVERYTHING!
- Eggs - buy the fancy cage-free, veggie-fed eggs
Level Lil' Effort
Buy used - Thrift stores, craigslist, free-cycle, local facebook groups, even BuyNothing.com fb groups...
Avoid Chain 99 cent stores
Buy in your Neighborhood - local, and close to you, avoid shipping if possible
Clothing Swap - good hang and keeps you out of stores that aren't 'needed'
Cask Iron - use a cask iron pan, no soap to wash, faster cooking, tasty!
Hairbrush - bamboo brush, avoid plastic
Plants - they are good to have around I find Bamboo, Spider Plants & Aloe to be the easiest to keep
Body scrub - used coffee grounds, or a fabric scrub you can machine wash
Lotion - use Coconut/Almond... Oil
Eye make up remover - Coconut Oil
Face toner - in spray bottle 1/3 apple cider vinegar, 2/3 water
Body Wash - use soap over liquids (no plastic)
Bar Shampoo - found at LUSH and more places, no plastic... at all
Compost - put a tub in your freezer (note: no smell) to collect & dump at local compost space (yes I found one in Brooklyn, farmers' market, or of course in the weekly city pick up if you have one. ALL food scraps go in.
Veggie/Fruit Bags - re-use the ones from the grocery store
Safety Blade - replace only the blades, no more plastic
Phone Charging - take cell out of the case when charging, battery will last longer
Put a Cup/Straw/Spork... in your bag for the day to use in life
Buy used - Thrift stores, craigslist, free-cycle, local facebook groups, even BuyNothing.com fb groups...
Avoid Chain 99 cent stores
Buy in your Neighborhood - local, and close to you, avoid shipping if possible
Clothing Swap - good hang and keeps you out of stores that aren't 'needed'
Cask Iron - use a cask iron pan, no soap to wash, faster cooking, tasty!
Hairbrush - bamboo brush, avoid plastic
Plants - they are good to have around I find Bamboo, Spider Plants & Aloe to be the easiest to keep
Body scrub - used coffee grounds, or a fabric scrub you can machine wash
Lotion - use Coconut/Almond... Oil
Eye make up remover - Coconut Oil
Face toner - in spray bottle 1/3 apple cider vinegar, 2/3 water
Body Wash - use soap over liquids (no plastic)
Bar Shampoo - found at LUSH and more places, no plastic... at all
Compost - put a tub in your freezer (note: no smell) to collect & dump at local compost space (yes I found one in Brooklyn, farmers' market, or of course in the weekly city pick up if you have one. ALL food scraps go in.
Veggie/Fruit Bags - re-use the ones from the grocery store
Safety Blade - replace only the blades, no more plastic
Phone Charging - take cell out of the case when charging, battery will last longer
Put a Cup/Straw/Spork... in your bag for the day to use in life
Level Life Change
Plastic - avoid whenever possible
Bamboo - is a great option for most things as it is easy to grow in bulk and biodegradable
Bike - use it
Fabric/Electric Things - fix it or get it fixed ie: draw on it, embroider, add a patch (this goes for clothes, sheets, jackets, towels...
Eggs - find a place with chickens to get your eggs from directly
Bread - make it or get directly from a bakery or person you know
Plastic - avoid whenever possible
Bamboo - is a great option for most things as it is easy to grow in bulk and biodegradable
Bike - use it
Fabric/Electric Things - fix it or get it fixed ie: draw on it, embroider, add a patch (this goes for clothes, sheets, jackets, towels...
Eggs - find a place with chickens to get your eggs from directly
Bread - make it or get directly from a bakery or person you know
Flight/Travel Tips
Carry-on:
Headphones - bring your own and don't take the ones on the plane
Socks - take shoes off and put on clean socks during the flight (it's fancy)
Re-Use-able Water Bottle - empty before security, refill the whole way, don't take the plastic cups of water
Packing:
Checked/Carry-On - I rarely check unless I am bringing back gifts/alcohol home
Clothes - Roll to pack, pick stuff that dyes quickly
Tops/Bottoms - make sure the clothes can go mostly with each other
Sorting - if you use bags to sort stuff go for clear or mesh so you can see it easliy
Gifts
give food/drink or bring some back to share with friends, avoid souvenirs from places they didn't go
Carry-on:
Headphones - bring your own and don't take the ones on the plane
Socks - take shoes off and put on clean socks during the flight (it's fancy)
Re-Use-able Water Bottle - empty before security, refill the whole way, don't take the plastic cups of water
Packing:
Checked/Carry-On - I rarely check unless I am bringing back gifts/alcohol home
Clothes - Roll to pack, pick stuff that dyes quickly
Tops/Bottoms - make sure the clothes can go mostly with each other
Sorting - if you use bags to sort stuff go for clear or mesh so you can see it easliy
Gifts
give food/drink or bring some back to share with friends, avoid souvenirs from places they didn't go