Life Without Plastic Review | Stainless Steel Lunch Containers
Since 2009 at Kitchen Stewardship®, I’ve reviewed hundreds of different products, sometimes as free samples, sometimes on my own dime, always thoroughly. It’s almost comical…
Reducing Waste
Eco-Friendly Detergent: Tru Earth Laundry Strips Review
Laundry detergent might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your environmental impact. It’s obvious that washing our clothes…
3 Markers You Must Have in Your Fridge and Why They’ll Save Your Leftovers
Labeling food containers is such an important habit in keeping our kitchens organized and preventing food waste. Sometimes food storage labels work but I have…
Cloth Masks vs. Disposable Masks: Our Planet and Your Budget
Any big change in our lives brings something new that we could buy. Sometimes it’s just a frivolous marketing ploy from a company hoping to…
Do Disposable Back to School Lunches Keep Kids Safe?
Going back to school in 2020 raises a whole lot of questions! Will our kids be going into the actual school building at all? Will…
How to Use Microfiber Cloths for Cleaning
Learn how to clean microfiber cloths so they last and so you release less microplastics into the environment. Clean with microfiber cloths responsibly! I’ve used…
5 Tips to Make Your Soap Last Longer
I’ve been looking for ways to be more frugal for years! Luckily some of my frugal tips for stretching soap also come in handy to…
How to be Eco-friendly During the Pandemic
We’ve talked before here at Kitchen Stewardship® about all the good reasons to reduce plastic in your life, especially single-use plastic that you throw away…
Reusable Alternatives to Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
So you’re worried you’ll run out of toilet paper and not quite ready to install a bidet? I’m with you, my friend, I’m with you.…
Reducing Single-Use Plastic Food Packaging & Alternatives
Learn how to reduce the use of plastic in your home by banning single-use plastics, using single-use plastic alternatives, and repurposing single-use plastic. This post…
Greening Your Church: 9 Stewardship Strategies that Won’t Break the Budget
Here at Kitchen Stewardship®, we mostly focus on what we do in our own homes to make wise use of food and other resources. Katie…
20 Easy Ways to Eat, Preserve and Freeze Apples – with No Sugar!
Apple season is here! If you can buy in bulk, you’ll want to make lots of healthy recipes PLUS preserve apples for later – read…
Why I STILL Don’t Use Aluminum Foil (even though it probably doesn’t cause Alzheimer’s)
For years I understood that using aluminum in my cooking and personal products was going to increase my risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. I avoided it…
Reusable Shopping Bags for Every Grocery Run
One Christmas when I was in college, my mom gave me a sturdy canvas tote bag with a picture of the Earth and the words…
Kick the K-Cups! 3 Easy Ways to Make Garbage-Free Coffee
How would you like to pay 8 times as much for a cup of coffee, drink endocrine disruptors along with your caffeine, and circle the…
Perfect Healthy Camping Meal Plan (& a Heart-Warming Story)
Planning a menu for camping can be tricky – especially if you want healthy camping food. Have no fear! I’m here for you with healthy,…
DIY Greens Powder and the Easiest Way to Preserve Your Greens
Want to learn how to make dehydrated greens for smoothies and more? It’s easy to make a dehydrated greens powder when you dehydrate spinach, Swiss…
Work Composting Into Your Kitchen Routine!
Composting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It is an easy way to save money while helping reduce waste in landfills. Recently,…
Secrets to Reducing Food Waste -It Starts in Your Kitchen!
I stared at the towering boxes and stacks of produce in disbelief. “You mean to tell me, ALL of this was destined for the landfill?”,…
Easy Steps to Composting Affordably
If you’re trying to lead a greener life, you’ve probably heard that you ought to be setting aside your biodegradable garbage and composting it to…