09.23.2019 0600 The psychological triggers that cause consumerism is a powerful strategy that companies use to target shoppers. As humans, sometimes we make decisions that the heart justifies. When companies know what these heart triggers are, they are in an influential position to offer something your heart will say yes to. Buying decisions are as … Continue reading The Psychology Behind Buying New Items
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Upcycling A Shoe Organizer
10.02.2018 0600 Materials: One over the door shoe organizer X-acto blade Cutting mat (or cardboard, plywood, some type of surface you're willing to cut into and can damage just a little bit) 4 Safety Pins Tools: Sewing machine Sewing Kit So I've owned an over the door shoe organizer for awhile. I didn't use … Continue reading Upcycling A Shoe Organizer
How to Store Vegetables And Fruit Without Plastic Bags
04.25.2017 0700 When I was growing up, I understood that fruits and vegetables were stored in the refrigerator. As I slowly transitioned to being an adult, I realized that my assumptions were pretty wrong. Living a more zero waste lifestyle makes you more conscientious and aware of your choices as a consumer. Not buying excessive … Continue reading How to Store Vegetables And Fruit Without Plastic Bags
Ethylene Producing Fruits And Vegetables
04.04.2017 0700 Storing fruits and vegetables can be tricky if you have too much and if they're stored incorrectly, the speed of ripening can speed up unnecessarily. It's one lesson I had to take time out to understand when I lived on my own. As some fruits and vegetables ripen, they release ethylene, a gas that can cause … Continue reading Ethylene Producing Fruits And Vegetables
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