Author: MeredithTested

Vermont based eco-lifestyle and mom blog dedicated to showcasing one family's attempt to simplify through zero waste, minimalism, and slow living.
Skincare

Stock Your Cabinets: Common Ingredients for Do-It-Yourself Recipes

Avoid DIY-ntimidation by stocking your pantry with a few simple ingredients. Start with one or two and build from there. While I’ve dabbled with some different DIY beauty and skincare recipes, here are the ingredients I come back to over and over again to use mostly on their own and sometimes in combination. …You might already have a lot of these in your cabinets, score! Coconut … Continue reading Stock Your Cabinets: Common Ingredients for Do-It-Yourself Recipes

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Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Recipes and Food

Recipe: Meredith’s Crispy Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

The holidays are “over” but you’re an adult and you do what you want! Make cookies! I was holding off posting this recipe because I don’t have great photos but you know what, this recipe is too good to keep to myself, so here ya go. I’m not a professional recipe developer but I’ve been making this recipe for a while and it works for … Continue reading Recipe: Meredith’s Crispy Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

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aluminum free deodorant review
Product Review, Skincare

Meredith Tested: Deodorant Update

If you’ve checked out my big post all about aluminum-free, natural, non-toxic deodorants, you know that some are really great and some are barely functional. There’s a wide range of products on the market, so how do you choose? I start with the ingredients and look at reviews. I also research the company, where the product is made and if I’ve tried or liked anything else from … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Deodorant Update

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Meredith's musings

5 First Easy Steps to Going Plastic Free

So … you’re thinking about going plastic-free. Awesome! Maybe you’ve been inspired by Trash is for Tossers, you sometimes get freaked out by how much plastic you throw out or how much plastic stuff you use daily. Maybe you’ve even perused Gimme the Good Stuff or Life Without Plastic. But … plastic is everywhere and it can be overwhelming to figure out how to banish … Continue reading 5 First Easy Steps to Going Plastic Free

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Meredith's musings, Pregnancy & Baby, Product Review

Ditching the disposables for (healthier, cheaper, better) reusable options

Long story short: I am no longer using disposable pads and tampons during my period. During that time of the month that b*tchy Aunt Flo(w) stops by, I was going through boxes of toxic, chemical-laden/dyed disposables I found in the brightly-colored feminine hygiene aisle. In the more than six months since my switch, I’ve been amazed by how reusable menstrual options like a cup and … Continue reading Ditching the disposables for (healthier, cheaper, better) reusable options

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Gift Guide 2015: Gift Ideas For When You’re Out of Ideas

It’s getting down to the wire and you need a present, ahhh! Aside from the usual last-minute picks like a gift card to a local coffee shop or juice bar (I mean, just stop reading right now – those would be great choices), here are some great ideas for gifts pretty much anyone on your list will appreciate. Again, better to go with a boring … Continue reading Gift Guide 2015: Gift Ideas For When You’re Out of Ideas

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Holiday and New Years Party Style (The Eco-Friendly, Wallet-Friendly Way)

I love the festive feeling in the air, the twinkly lights, the hot toddies, and the fact that there are lots of opportunities to get out of a fashion rut with holiday sparkle. (Literally and figuratively.) Get your holiday twinkle on in an eco-friendly, wallet-friendly but still wildly stylish way by (1) shopping your closet and accessories, (2) perusing second hand and consignment shops and … Continue reading Holiday and New Years Party Style (The Eco-Friendly, Wallet-Friendly Way)

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Makeup, Product Review

Gift Guide 2015: Mom (Mama, Mommy, Mom, Mum…)

Whether you’re looking for a gift for a new mom you know, or maybe your mom, this list is chock full of thoughtful, beautiful ideas. Plus, everything is under $50! ONE: This Logan and Lenora Clutch will get a lot of use – it’s perfect for everyday outings, as a travel makeup and toiletry bag, or for anything wet/gross that you want to contain. Swimsuits, … Continue reading Gift Guide 2015: Mom (Mama, Mommy, Mom, Mum…)

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Pregnancy & Baby

Gift Guide 2015: Baby and Toddler

Oh, baby! Whether you know someone expecting or you’re looking for a baby/toddler gift, you’ve come to the right place! First, see if the family has a registry or wishlist for their baby. If not, or if you want to go “off book,” try to include a gift receipt. Babies bring a lot of stuff with them … and they grow/change quickly and its nice … Continue reading Gift Guide 2015: Baby and Toddler

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