Sabrina pare

Welcome to my sustainable holiday gift guide! This guide is all about intentional, thoughtful gifting—not about pressuring you to buy things you don’t need or to stretch your budget. I’m a minimalist at heart, so my focus is on gifts that truly add value to the lives of your loved ones. Whether it’s a memorable experience, a homemade creation, a beautiful plant, or something from a small, ethical business, each suggestion here is chosen to be meaningful and sustainable. And when you do opt for store-bought gifts, I’ve got a list of small, ethical brands I genuinely love and support. Let’s dive in!

Transform your backyard into an eco-friendly oasis for your local wildlife and pollinators. Get started or continue your gardening and composting journey with my favorite products! This includes indoor and outdoor gardening and composting, and also indoor seed starting.

You don't need to harm your health or the planet to have a clean home! Here are some of my favorite sustainable and low-toxin cleaning supplies.

Here you will find a healthier and more sustainable way to cook, store your food, and compost!

Check out my favorite plastic free razors, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, period products and more!

Zero waste and refillable makeup, natural skincare, eco hair products and more

Even your pets can live sustainably! Browse my favorite dog and cat items such as food, litter, and more!

My favorite sustainable brands, shoes, and even ways to rent clothing! Also, find ways to recycle clothing!

Here are some of my favorite low waste products for your home. This includes everything from candles, weighted blankets, phone cases and more! Also find my favorite places to buy secondhand and sustainable tech.

Check out my favorite planet friendly workout gear and even favorite workout plans and classes!

While I currently do not have children, I created this list for eco-friendly and nontoxic items I will want for my future children!

My favorite vegan foods, snacks, drinks, coffee and supplements!

I don't believe you have to give up everything you love to live a more sustainable life, and for me, traveling is one of them!

Sixty of the biggest banks globally have put a whopping $3.8 trillion into fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement. Good news is, green banking steps in to make sure our money doesn't keep fueling the fossil fuel industry. Sustainable banks don't just chase after profits; they care about people and the planet. These green banks are out to make a positive impact on their local community, the environment, and the economy. Keep reading to find out how to go green with your banking and discover which banks are all about being ethical and eco-friendly.

Visit my favorite zero waste/refill store, outdoor parks, restaurants, bars and more!

There is so much to learn when it comes to sustainability! There are also so many different umbrellas under sustainability. It can be overwhelming at times, but you will feel better if you take the time to learn, listen, and slow down by reading a book or listening to a podcast. Take it day by day and learn what you can!

Some of my favorites that don't fit in other categories such as apps, TV shows, movies, books and more!

There’s no better time in Michigan than the fall! 🍂 From exploring cider mills and watching the leaves change to checking out pop-up Halloween bars and free Halloween displays, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re out picking pumpkins or enjoying the crisp autumn air, the season is full of fun and adventure!

We went to Washington D.C. for our first wedding anniversary. Random, right? We chose here because the flights were cheap. We didn't know what to expect, but we loved it here and enjoyed it more than we thought we would! There was way more to do than we imagined. Check out this video I made about it! We went during Memorial Day weekend, which surprisingly, was not busy at all!