Kids and Family

My Weekly Cleaning Routine

Learn how I keep my home tidy and company-ready during the workweek without spending all of my free time cleaning. Feel free to download...

The Ultimate Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

One of our favorite family past times is heading outside to search for lizards, bugs, flowers, and other living things. Whether you're...

Change is in the Air

You may have noticed things look a little bit different around here. Super Simple Zero Waste is now known as The Little Castle on...

The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Baby Essentials

Have you ever noticed that babies come with so much stuff? Clothes, toys, diapers, blankets, car seats, strollers… your 10 lb. baby...

I'm Not Perfect at Zero Waste...And I Don't Want to Be.

Despite our best efforts, sometimes Zero Waste living takes a back seat in the face of reality. I won’t call it a failure, I won’t even...

The Guide to Zero-Waste Hiking with Kids

Hiking together is one of our favorite things to do as a family. We load up the dogs and the kids, and then we spend quality...

Reusable On-the-Go Cleaning Wipes

On-the-go cleaning and Zero Waste living are seemingly at odds. After all, you can’t exactly pack a giant spray bottle and an arsenal of...

10 Must-Read Picture Books for Zero Waste Kids

Before making the jump to academia, I spent several years as a children’s librarian. It was wonderful. Every day I got to sing, dance,...

The Best Sustainable Diaper Alternatives

When we made the decision to go Zero Waste, my husband drew the line at two things: worm composting and reusable diapers. While I’m...