Sustainability and Why You Should "Do it Yourself"

When it comes to sustainable living people often think of expensive appliances and electric cars. What we don't always consider are the smaller things that we can do ourselves and how they can effect the quality of our lives. 

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Whether you're looking to save money, make higher quality products, or increase the sustainability of your lifestyle, you may want to consider making your products at home.

DIY Reusable Shopping Bags

If you're a Californian, like myself, you've probably heard a bit about plastic bag bans these past few months. In November, 52% of California voters said "yes" to a single-use bag ban. This made California the first state to adopt such legislation. 


Having spent three years of undergrad at UC Davis, I'm familiar with plastic bag bans. In 2013, the city of Davis adopted a strict plastic bag ban and began charging $.10 per paper bag. This law really shaped me into the shopper that I am today. While most people prefer to use carts, I am of the buy-what-you-can-carry variety. 

Homemade Face & Body Lotion

If you have ever been victimized by hard water, you know the importance of having a good lotion on hand. It is unbelievable, the things hard water can do to your skin. 

As a full-time student, I am almost always strapped for cash (save for when that direct deposit first hits--sweet Mary). Its hard for me to justify buying a $15 bottle of lotion from Bath and Body Works. No matter how amazing some of their scents might be...