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Sustainable Minimalists

Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).

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Reclaiming Movement Opportunities Nov 02, 2021

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There's no way around it: more stuff means more sedentarism.

Products of convenience move on our behalf, and our kids are moving their bodies less than any other generation in human history. Our culture–and the items the market produces to support our ways of life—dissuade self-sufficiency, and so creating a movement-rich life for our health and for the planet's may often feel like an uphill battle.

This week I speak with author and biomechanist Katy Bowman. Katy offers tangible ways to reclaim the movement opportunities that have been lost to the conveniences associated with modern living.

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[7:30] The relationship between carbon footprints, pleasure, and movement lost

[16:00] How to become more tolerant of movement in the house

[19:15] Ways to engage kids who don't consider themselves "outdoorsy"

[22:45] Multitasking versus stacking: What's the difference (and why does it matter?)

[25:20] 2 steps listeners can take right now to reclaim movement opportunities that have been lost to convenience

Resources mentioned:

Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More
Katy on Instagram
Save The Earth book series
Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube

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Leather Versus Faux Leather Oct 28, 2021

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Got yourself some leather boots? How about a faux leather handbag? The fashion industry relies heavily on both the durability and aesthetic of leather and, these days, vegan leather is rapidly rising in popularity as an ethical alternative to animal-based hides. But what is vegan leather, exactly, and does it stand up to the hype?

On this episode, I'm answering a listener's question about the environmental and ethical considerations associated with all-things leather and leather alternatives.

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[3:45] Animal-based leather's dirty little secrets

[10:15] What is vegan, cruelty-free, plant-based, faux leather? Is it as great as it sounds?

[15:00] Everything you need to know before buying an exotic leather

[17:30] 5 tips for making informed leather and vegan leather purchases

Resources mentioned:

Prefer to send an email? Reach out at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Episode #200: Navigating The Eco-Contradiction Minefield
Episode #109: What Are Eco-Friendly Fibers?

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Conscious Nursery and Kids’ Room Design Oct 26, 2021

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Fairy lights for our little girl? A dinosaur theme for our baby boy? When designing our children's nurseries and, later, their big kid rooms, it's natural for parents to get caught up in the aesthetics. After all, designing is fun; researching ethical and eco-friendly products is decidedly not.

But sustainable interior design is more accessible today than it has ever been before and with a bit of forethought it's entirely possible to curate beautiful spaces for our children that use lower impact materials.

This week's guest is author Rachel Fowler. Rachel combines her knowledge as both a nurse and sustainable interior designer to give us her best ideas for creating nurseries and kids rooms that are safe, minimalist, eco-friendly, and fun.

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[6:00] Ten items that should never be in your child's room for health and safety

[9:30] What to consider before painting a room's walls and ceiling, with a nod toward wallpaper

[16:00] The problems with carpet and vinyl floors

[20:00] How to make informed furniture decisions

[24:00] What to use instead instead of blackout blinds

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All-Things Bidets Oct 21, 2021

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"I’d love to hear a podcast episode about a bidet for toilet attachment ... Our family recently got one, and we love it but I know a lot of people have questions about them, including myself."

I did it. I bought a bidet attachment, installed it myself and, on this short and sweet episode, I'm answering a listener's question all about whether bidets have a place in a modern family home (and if yes, how).

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[2:15] Sleek and (kinda) sexy? The features and benefits of today's bidet for toilet attachment

[4:00] Toilet paper's financial and environmental problems

[5:15] 5 oversized benefits to embracing a bidet attachment

[11:00] My thoughts on bidets in homes with kids

[15:00] This week's eco-tip: A creative way for reusing stained kids' clothes

Resources mentioned:

Why Don’t Americans Use Bidets? (via The Atlantic)
Episode #120: Your Sustainability Questions, Answered
Tushy bidet attachment

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Pushing Back Against Convenience Eating Oct 19, 2021

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Cooking takes time, and few of us have time to spare. Convenient food options—like processed snacks, meal subscriptions, and even takeout—solve problems for busy adults who feel the pull towards what's quick and easy, and those with disabilities view such options as daily necessities. But for those of us who are able and do indeed have a bit of time? Convenient alternatives have disconnected us from our food. Worse, such options have pushed us farther from cooking, an essential self-sufficient skill.

Today I'm speaking with Kate Flynn. Kate is the co-founder and CEO of Sun & Swell, the world's first online, plastic-free health food store. She's on the show to suggest first steps for ways for making fewer convenience-driven food choices in our (hectic) daily lives; she offers tried-and-true hacks from her own kitchen that simplify food routines, too.

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[4:00] Three big reasons why the packaged food industry is broken

[8:00] Practical ways for those of us who can to fight back against the allure of convenience food options

[11:00] What needs to change so that healthy food becomes available to everyone

[14:00] How to make smarter choices at the grocery store (without committing to buying only fruits and veggies)

[24:00] Food routines that prioritize healthy eating when you're hangry

[30:00] My 6 cooking tips for beginner home chefs

Resources mentioned:

Malk non-dairy milks
Honey Mamas chocolate
Siete tortilla chips
Sun & Swell cookie bites (Use code SUSTAINABLE25 for 25% off your first order!)

* Want more episodes like this one? Check out #177: Becoming A Zero-Waste Chef.

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How To Read a Cleanser's Label Oct 14, 2021

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Non-toxic, eco-friendly living is rapidly growing in popularity, and many corporations that sell home cleansers are modifying their marketing (not their products!) to garner more sales. We may not have the time or energy to DIY our own cleaning products, and rampant greenwashing muddles our best attempts at finding the products aligned with our values. What are green cleaners, exactly, and where can they be found? On this episode Megan Mikkelson and I outline tried-and-true ways for finding safe home...

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Functional Entryways That Flow Oct 12, 2021

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Excessive amounts of shoes. Keys that are somehow always lost. We feel it when our entryways *don’t* flow, sure. But in what ways can we elevate an entryway’s function while also ensuring that it remains aesthetically pleasing? My guest today believes that tidy homes elevate personal style. This week I’m speaking with globally recognized home organizing expert Shira Gill who’s here to offer up her best organized entryway ideas for creating spaces that both function and flow. Here’s a preview:...

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Simplifying Kids’ Craft Clutter Oct 07, 2021

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“Do you have any tips for making kids arts and crafts more sustainable? I have a craft shelf that the kids love. I keep it stocked and love to encourage their creativity, but it feels so wasteful!” Pom pons, glitter glue, and googly eyes, oh my. While we all want to provide our children with opportunities to express their creativity, I believe there’s a fine line between offering artistic inspiration and being wasteful. (While we’re at it, there’s also a...

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Career Minimalism Oct 05, 2021

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Your Minimalism-Guided Life And Career 67% of workers say excessive meetings keep them from getting their best work done, and up to half of an employee’s day is wasted on unproductive effort (source). While we are well-versed in the whys and hows of slow living in our personal lives, our professional ones may be hindered by societal expectations and workplace norms. This week, Chris Lovett and I examine the ways in which hard work, materialism, and busyness collide. Chris had...

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Using The Whole Pumpkin (& The Whole Apple) Sep 30, 2021

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Apple pie, Jack-o-lanterns, and gourds galore: Autumn has arrived! Saving money and environmental resources starts by reducing—or even better, eliminating—food waste in your home. With a bit of forethought, we can get creative in the kitchen and commit to making use of *entire* food items this fall. In this short and sweet episode I’m offering my best suggestions for using every part of our favorite fall foods—pumpkins and apples—including the pumpkin’s guts, the apple’s core, and more. Here’s a...

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