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how to help pollinators

August 25, 2025 · In: Eco Friendly, Garden, Sustainability

Here’s How to Help Pollinators For Free (Or Mostly Free)

Are you worried about our winged friends and wondering how to help pollinators? It’s no secret that monarchs (butterflies, not royals) and bees aren’t having the easiest time. And even…

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low buy

August 14, 2025 · In: Household, Lifestyle

Beginner’s Guide: Starting Your Own Low-Buy Challenge

If you’ve been spending too much money lately, the low-buy challenge is something you can start anytime. You make your own rules for what you want to cut back on…

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home decor inspo

August 2, 2025 · In: Home Décor

Home Decor Inspo: How to Be a Maximalist and a Minimalist at the Same Time

Today’s home decor inspo is for all of us maximalists out there. Being a maximalist is fun because it feels good to surround yourself with all the things you love….

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my secret garden flowers

July 25, 2025 · In: Garden

Secret Garden Flowers and Their Meanings for the Romantic at Heart

Are you a true romantic who loves flowers and their meanings? Then, you’re in the right place! This post was created for passionate souls who see the world through a…

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do laundry

July 6, 2025 · In: Eco Friendly, Household

How to Do Laundry the Eco-Friendly Way

Laundry is one of my least despised chores, so I thought, “Let’s talk about how to do laundry the eco-friendly way!” If you’re an odd duck like me, you probably…

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list of sustainable behaviors

June 21, 2025 · In: Sustainability

11+ Tips to Help You Overcome Those Major Sustainability Challenges

Sustainability is everywhere but, along with that, there are sustainability challenges and hurdles we all face, like, “What does being sustainable mean for me personally?” The good news (and couldn’t…

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25+ Creative Ways to Use Cloth Napkins That Don’t Require Any Cooking or Hosting

Cloth napkins are not just for looks or to wipe the mayonnaise off our faces. There are many uses for these eco-friendly alternatives to paper napkins and tissues! This list…

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unique gift basket ideas for adults

23+ Charming DIY Gift Basket Ideas That Show You Know Them Well

Gift baskets are fun! I love the surprise of what’s inside and the tiny treasure hunt! These gift basket ideas are based on hobbies and interests…plus they provide a structure…

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friendsgiving decor ideas

Sustainable Friendsgiving Décor Ideas You Can Find at Home

Friendsgiving is so fun! But if you’re hosting you’re probably also scrounging around, trying to figure out how to decorate the place. These sustainable Friendsgiving décor ideas are about finding…

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How to Honor the Memory of Dr. Jane Goodall and Continue Her Legacy

environmentally friendly wedding favors

35+ Chic Environmentally Friendly Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Rave About

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Nostalgic Sustainable Christmas Decorations That Feel Like You Stepped Into a Storybook

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I’m looking forward to the gems of 2026. I know, l I’m looking forward to the gems of 2026. I know, like every year, it’ll be far from perfect. But I also know that being on this planet at the same time as you is pretty special. 

I’m so hopeful for a year that comes with reflection and peace and joy in the simplest of things. 

If you’re longing for similar graces, drop a ♥️ in the comments! 

And remember you are loved, you wild and wonderful human, you!

#newyear #2026reflections #sametimesameplace #joy #peace
Bet you never thought cloth napkins could be so ex Bet you never thought cloth napkins could be so exciting!🤣 

Explore the many uses for old cloth napkins and strengthen your repurposing skills for all kinds of household items😎🥂

https://katstano.com/cloth-napkins/

#clothnapkins #reusablenapkins #washablenapkin #repurpose #reimagined
There are all sorts of tiny ones living their live There are all sorts of tiny ones living their lives among us, quietly, softly. And if we stop to notice, it can help us to live a little softer, too.

I hope you find many miracles this fall to gently touch your heart♥️🍁

#nature #tinycreatures #empathy #natural #sustainability #lovefornature
This fall, maybe we all can be lazy for the earth! This fall, maybe we all can be lazy for the earth! Leave the leaves! 🍁🍂🍁

“Say, girl, what are you even talking about now?”
 
Instead of raking and bagging up every leaf, let them stay. 

Let them stay in flower beds or make a new flower bed with your leaves!

Let them be mulch for your trees!

Let them lightly pile up in corners for critters and pollinators to survive the winter🩷🦋🐝🐞🐰🩷

How do you do this and avoid the wrath of the neighbors? Maybe let them know what you’re doing and why. Maybe they’ll join in, too! (Or not!)

“And again, WHY am I doing this?”

Fallen leaves are nature’s way of taking care of itself. Nutrients for the soil and plants, places to lay eggs for butterflies, and little leafy blankets for wildlife…it’s all connected!

If you have lots of leaves and don’t know where to start, leave a note in the comments and I’ll try my best to share some ideas🩷🩷🩷

It’s fall and I love y’all!💛🧡♥️

#leavetheleaves #leafmulch #nature #skipfallcleanups #sustainablelife #autumngarden
I read Reason For Hope by Dr. Jane Goodall earlier I read Reason For Hope by Dr. Jane Goodall earlier this year. I actually listened through audiobooks which was even better because I could hear her gentle, English voice sharing her wisdom with me.

Jane was a kindred spirit to animals and nature…a pure soul. That’s why I was so drawn to her: her kindness, her sincerity, her bravery to love in a world that doesn’t always love us back. 

But she is so loved. And we can show that love through our actions just like she did.

Pollinators need us. Tiny sparrows need us. Fluffy street dogs need us. 

I am envisioning her in a paradise surrounded by all the animals she loved, welcomed in with open arms (and paws!). I hope her childhood dog is snuggled up right beside her🩷🐶 I hope she feels how much she mattered. I hope to be more like her.

Love you, Dr. Goodall🩷🩷🩷

#janegoodallinstitute #janegoodall #drjanegoodall #janegoodallquotes #goodallways @janegoodalluk 

I’ve collected more Jane quotes on my website here:

https://katstano.com/jane-goodall/
Dr. Jane Goodall spoke with gentleness, cared with Dr. Jane Goodall spoke with gentleness, cared with curiosity, and led with love. 

She gave us the example. And I hope to always follow it.🩷🩷🩷

#janegoodall #voiceofhope #incrediblehuman @janegoodallinst

 

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