So am I a hypocrite for not being a perfect environmental warrior? Should I wait until I have the perfect zero waste lifestyle before lobbying for change? Zero waste is not about being perfect, but recognizing and making small changes to affect change.
Read moreWhole30 and Paleo Compliant Filipino Oxtail Soup
Filipino oxtail soup is staple in Filipino cuisine. At the core of this dish is bone broth made whole30 and paleo compliant.
Read moreHow to Start Zero Waste Living
Zero waste living starts with simple steps to reduce the amount of waste you generate. Start small!
Read moreWhy You Shouldn't Get The New iPhone
The trouble with all of this new technology is that it make us want things we never knew we even wanted in the first place. The planned obsolescence, the desire for something new, something cooler always trumps the fact that all of these things end up as waste somewhere down the line. We don't see it so we don't think about it. Don't jump to get the new Apple iPhone.
Read moreWhole30 and Paleo Compliant Filipino Adobo
Whole30 and Paleo Filipino Adobo. Read on for easy substitutes for making this dish.
Read moreLoaded and Tasty Peanut Butter Cups
Easy to make peanut butter cups loaded with chia and flax seeds and coconut oil. The perfect, sweet snack.
Read moreMake: Build an Easy, Minimalist Desk This Weekend
Easy minimalist desk that can be built this weekend. Mid-century modern inspired with hair pin legs and natural wood surface. Build a desk with these easy instructions.
Read moreTurn Right At Machu Picchu - A Travel Book Worth Reading
Seven reasons why you should read "Turn Right at Machu Picchu" by Mark Adams before embarking on the Inca Trail. Unlike a guidebook, this offers a history lesson and a glimpse into the journey that you will be undertaking.
Read moreGo Green, Live Rich: Green Your Baby
Raising children is always a personal choice and a personal journey. You, the parent knows what best, but what better way to start teaching your kids how to take care of the environment by raising them with green living in mind. #gogreenliverich
Read moreMake: Easy Homemade, Whole30 Mayo
Easy, homemade mayo that is whole30 compliant.
Read moreExplore: Peru - Bathrooms on the Inca Trail
What's the bathroom situation really like on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Find out!
Read moreGo Green, Live Rich: Vote Green
While some of our elected officials are only in office at a minimum of 2 years, the bills and laws they pass have greater impact. In fact, many of the rules and regulations we follow now were passed even before many of us were born so it is imperative that we make our voices heard if not for us now, but for our children and grandchildren. Do you want your children to be drinking tainted water, do you want your children to be nourished by plastic, do you want your children to never be able to enjoy the great outdoors? Stay active. Be informed. Vote Green.
Read morePaleo Chia Flaxseed Brownie Cakes
Paleo Chia Flaxseed Brownie Cakes made with flax, chia, bananas, dates, eggs and gluten-free flour. Yum!
Read morePeru: Inca Trail Elevation Maps From Strava and Fibit
Breakdown of what the Inca Trail looks like as tracked in FitBit and Strava. The number of steps look misleading as it gives no indication of the elevation changes that happen during the hike. In one day, you are ascending and descending over a thousand feet.
Read moreGo Green, Live Rich: Drive Smart
It's kind of sad that we stop talking about alternative forms of energy when gas prices are down. A few years ago when gas prices were in the $4 range, there was always a story about how to reduce it, how to buy a hybrid, etc. People complained. Hummers stopped being popular. Hybrids were the thing. Everyone called for better mileage. Now, not everyone cares so much, but this shouldn't stop us. There are millions of cars available today and you have the choice and the power to decide what is best for you, but what is also best for the environment.
Read moreWhole30 Hawaiian Poke Salad Recipe
Salad made out of fresh raw fish and vegetables. Poke is Hawaiian meaning "to slice or cut." Light, gluten free, paleo and whole30 and very easy to prepare.
Read moreWhole30 No Fuss Salmon Cakes
Quick recipe for salmon cakes that are whole30 compliant, paleo and gluten free.
Read moreGluten Free All Purpose Flour Mix Recipe
Gluten free all purpose flour mix made out of almond and coconut flour. Great for pancakes!
Read moreLessons Learned From My First Worm Compost Bin
What I learned from my first six months of having a worm compost bin. I wish I had done this sooner. It's possible to have a compost while living in an apartment and easier to maintain than I thought.
Read moreGo Green, Live Rich: Bring Your Own
Bringing your own shopping bags is probably the top tip when it comes to going green. Let's take this a step further. There is a community of people out there who try to eliminate waste from going to the landfill. You may see the hashtags #zerowaste floating around. The goal is to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot. Now many of us may not be able to do this on a daily basis, but there are a few extra steps you can make to reduce your impact besides just using reusable shopping bags.
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