Vegan & Eco-Friendly Baby Registry Guide

*Gugu Guru sponsored this post, however, all reviews and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.

I'm stoked to be sharing these registry ideas with you! I've put lots of hard work, along with Gugu Guru, to curate some amazing eco-friendly products for the new mom and baby! I actually found each of these through an amazing baby registry site called Gugu Guru.

Gugu Guru is a baby registry website that specifically targets mom and baby's lifestyle because we all know that baby products are not one size fits all! Some caregivers prefer to bottle feed, while others exclusively breastfeed. Some caregivers want a crib, while others prefer a bassinet or co-sleeper. It all just depends on lifestyle. The products on Gugu Guru's site are curated by parents and experts in the baby industry!

It's so easy to navigate too, all you do is answer some questions about what you think your experience during baby's first year may be. The questionnaire ask everything from sleeping plans, feeding plans, to specific personalizations and then the list of products is curated for you! I also love that it's completely private and only those who have your unique link (once your registry is published) can view it. I'm all about protecting information and privacy. 

The products above are all things that are available through Gugu Guru, so check them out, and if you're a new or expecting mama or caregiver, be sure to check out Gugu Guru, it's completely FREE!

Product Links From Top to Bottom:

Phthalate, BPA, PVC-free toys by Green Toys

Finn & Emma organic cotton clothing and toys

Original Sprout vegan + cruelty free baby hair and body wash

Stokke beechwood, medical-grade plastic high chair (for delicious plant-based food)

Lassig Green Label diaper bag made from recycled plastic bottles

Mohawk Eco-Friendly Rugs

The Stair Barrier made from recycled materials

Adorable Mitz dino spike dress with spikes made from recycled plastic

G is loving her new Stokke high chair! It's one of the best baby products I've ever used, honestly. It was easy to assemble, and so incredible to clean - no crevices or pesky fabrics. I'm so happy Gugu Guru helped me discover it!

SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT:

I have a super exciting announcement!!! Are you ready?!?! ..........................................................

I am completely rebranding my blog and its' look! It's been so LONG since I've updated it.  The logo, the content, the platform...I've actually been blogging since 2012. Some of you know me as a fashion blogger, that's how I got started! Then since having Grace and becoming vegan, I've transitioned more into lifestyle content and I honestly can't tell you much I enjoy writing about these things. I NEVER saw myself as someone who would share recipes in the blog world, but it's one of the things I enjoy doing most! I plan on having the site go live sometime this week so be sure to look out for it! I hope you love it as much as I do :) Also, if you want, you can take a look at my Instagram Stories, and view a sneak peek there!

As always, thank you so much for reading and for following along!

xo. L

Read More »

Five EASY Ways To Live More Sustainably This Year

Well, hello there, 2017! You're looking mighty fine in so many different ways. We have big plans for this year, and even though I'm not so much a resolutions person, but I AM a goal-oriented person. 

One of my biggest personal goals this year is to live a more sustainable lifestyle. As you know, we have already started this by eating a vegan diet, or cloth diapering, and recycling, but I want to be better. I want to start a compost, and try to reduce the amount of waste I create. I also want to try and buy refurbished or reused items when possible. The possibilities are endless, and at first it can seem SO overwhelming. That's why I'm writing this post. This is for the busy working professional. For the mom who has five children. For the guy who knows not one thing about living sustainably. 

These are five easy ways to live a more sustainable live to ensure that our planet is taken care of. As I've stated before, I do this for my baby. She is my motivator. I would do anything for her, so taking care of her Earth, her air, her environment? It's completely worth it.

FIVE WAYS TO LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY IN 2017

1. Use reusable grocery store bags.

Some places, like California are catching on and realizing that plastic bags are a major luxury and completely unnecessary. Our culture is built upon convenience so having 6-10 plastic bags of stuff versus maybe fitting it all into 2 reusable bags is just insane. Plus, plastic isn't recyclable so it's literally resources that can't be reused and bogs down our landfills and in turn, negatively affects our environment.

2. Save and reuse your glass and plastic containers.

This is one that I've learned can take practice. Not all containers are practical and can sometimes result in having too much clutter lying around. But glass jars (think pasta sauce and coconut oil jars) are great for storing items that you would refrigerate in plastic tupperware! 

P.S. If you have them lying around -- use mason jars for EVERYTHING, from drinks to storing foods like fruits and veggies and granola! I found them for super cheap in a case (brand new) while thrifting and it's the best.

3. Buy local.

Buying your food and resources local reduces the cost of transportation for the items and materials you are using! This positively impacts our environment, AND allows you to lead a healthier lifestyle if you're buying local fruits and veggies. Shopping with CSA boxes allow you to buy in season produce (usually at a great discount) so make sure to see if your community has a farmer's market and check it out! Chances are you'll meet some really cool people and save the planet in the meantime.

4. Reuse your food scraps - this sounds weird but I promise it's easy!

Like I said, it sounds weird. How does one reuse food? But I promise it's actually quite simple! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Huffington Post article about how to repurpose orange peels for household uses! It's so genius and majorly sustainable. 

Another way you can reuse food scraps has to do with a video I recently posted on my blog Facebook page that shows you how to make veggie stock/broth out of vegetable scraps! This is majorly genius. Not only are you reusing something that would otherwise end up in the trash, but you're saving yourself from having to buy veggie broth in the future. I know this concept seems super simple, but we live in a world of convenience. You wouldn't believe how much JOY I get from doing things myself. For knowing that I can make a small difference.

5. Be more energy and water efficient.

This reminds me of something my grandparents used to make us do when we were growing up - it was always, "make sure you keep the turn the light off" to save money, but now it's to save energy. Lights and water are resources that (believe it or not) don't come free. There is a price to pay for every resource we consume, so lessening how much we use those, but turning off the sink while we brush our teeth, or not turning on every light in our house in the evening does make a difference somewhere out there.

I would absolutely LOVE to try something like this woman who only created a tiny ziplock size bag of waste in THIRTY DAYS. Check out the video here.

Thank you SO much for reading!

xo. L

Read More »