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  • ZERO WASTE With A Baby... Uhh Not Exactly 👶🏽 I’ve seriously struggled pursuing zero waste since my son was born. I'd actually been offered two speaking engagements to present my zero waste lifestyle at an expo and for video for a large online publication. I declined both offers. I didn't want to be a face of the zero waste lifestyle with a baby when I was having such a difficult time with it myself. 👶🏽 Caring for my son had to take precedence. I would continue as many zero waste practices possible such as shopping thrift and consignment and using my zero waste bath and body products. At the same time I had to become flexible about others. Read more on a Minimalist Beauty! #zerowaste #minimalistbeauty
  • So often when I am in line at the grocery store, I see mounds of plastic packaging or plastic bags around produce in shopping carts that will end up in the land fill before the week is over. Just by using reusuable produce bags, shopping loose produce, and taking advantage of the bulk section in your grocery store, you have completely eliminated unnecessary plastic food related trash. ----- This picture is from MOMS Grocery Store in Virginia when I was visiting my parents. I'm seeing more and more bulk options at stores even when I'm traveling. Shopping the bulk section has so many benefits. Let me share 5 with you. ----- 🍉 1. No marketing distractions 🥑 2. Only buy as much as you need 🍅 3. Only pay for the product, not packaging 🥐 4. You save money 🍇 5. You will eat so much healthier (as long as you aren't buying bulk candy). Now mind you I just posted a blog on zero waste while having a baby. The next pix will share a bit more. #zerowaste #minimalistbeauty
  • Today I'm sharing "7 Tips To Always Look Your Best Easily" on minimalistbeauty.com. For starters toss out EVERYTHING that is ill fitting, frumpy, or sweatsuit related. You may be cringing at the thought of this, but you will thank me later. Link in profile. #minimalistbeauty
  • “Eat your fruits and juice your greens.” Dark leafy greens have gotten a huge push in the last decade plus for adding abundant nutrition for a healthy diet. The problem is you can always eat enough of them easily and sometimes too much cellulose can be difficult to digest. So juice them! 🍃 1. Vegetable juices contain much less sugar than fruit juices. 🍃 2. The nutrients in vegetables can be cooked out of them while juicing vegetables keeps them intact. 🍃 3. Juicing makes absorbing these nutrients so much easier for the body. 🍃 4. You can juice more vegetables than is possible to eat in one meal. 🍃 5. Vegetable juices are extremely alkaline which is incredible for balancing the body’s pH, fighting off disease, and relieving stress. 🍃 A simple recipe... 1 bunch of organic kale 8 medium organic carrots 4 organic apples 🍃 Always use organic fruits and vegetables when juicing and wash them well. Much love! #minimalistbeauty #juicing #beautyfromtheinsideout
  • Some call it "elimination communication". Some call it "natural infant hygiene". Others call it "infant potty training". ➰ Although the idea of elimination communication goes against the western norm, it is a common practice in other cultures around the world. ➰ I'm not going to say that EC is necessarily easy because it isn't. I have a feeling potty training at three years old isn't easy either. I just wanted to share an alternative for those who don't know about EC. ➰ Latest article on Minimalist Beauty... (link in profile) #motherhood #eliminationcommunication #naturalinfanthygiene #minimalistbeauty
  • (Quick favor) Can you answer this question for me? 🌸 Do you prefer to wear neutrals or color? 🌸 I'm slowly putting together my S/S capsule wardrobe to share and have FINALLY figured out what colors look best on me. Although I've known I was an "Autumn" for awhile now, there are actually three subcategories for each season. That's an article in itself though! Expect some DIY fashion articles soon too... as long as they turn out well. #capsulewardrobe #colorpalette #minimalistbeauty
  • I promote healthy eating mainly because it makes you FEEL GOOD, your body will LOVE you for it, and your skin with GLOW! 🌻 Very few are lucky enough to have a radiant complexion eating junk. The rest of us have to work for it with nutritious organic food, amazing skin care (@iamazuha... a cute shameless plug), and a healthy lifestyle. 🌻 Check out My Probiotic Green Smoothie Recipe on Minimalist Beauty (link in profile)! Happy Sunday ☀️#minimalistbeautyeats #greensmoothie #cleaneating
  • It's more than just writing a blog. 🌸 It's more than just making skin care. 🌸 Running my online businesses give me so much LIFE. 🌸 It feels so LIBERATING. 🌸 I LOVE empowering others by sharing my stories and products with you. 🌸 THANK YOU so much for listening, loving, and sharing Minimalist Beauty and AZUHA with others. #minimalistbeauty @iamazuha #onelovedawnmichelle