Home | Little Castle Design

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...

Sustainable Crafting Part Two: Sewing

Sewing is a wonderful hobby, and learning to sew can be a great way to support sustainable living. However, it's important to ensure the...

Sustainable Crafting: Part 1

This post is the first in a series on sustainable crafting that will include everything from sewing to paper crafts to jewelry making. ...

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...

15 Simple Swaps for a Zero Waste Bathroom

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the place in most of our homes that produces the most waste (and yes, also that OTHER waste). I had no...

Upstream Waste: What Is It and How Can We Avoid It?

Ditching single-use plastic, composting, buying in bulk, cutting out paper towels...these are all things we can do to reduce our waste...

The Busy Person's Guide to Zero Waste Living

(And Building Habits That Stick) I should probably rename this post from “The Busy Person’s Guide” to “Everyone’s Guide” because let’s...

Two Simple DIY Cleaners

For Your Zero Waste Home Confession time: I’m one of those weird people who actually likes to clean the house. This is surprising to...

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...