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The Coronavirus relief act has provided a variety of financial support and changes for people around the nation. One of these changes means that menstrual products are listed as a medical necessity and qualify for HSA and FSA purchasing with these pre-tax health savings accounts. Read more in this article from CNN https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/politics/coronavirus-stimulus-menstrual-products Share…FacebookTwitterLinkedinTumblrDiggFlattrPinterestBufferRedditStumbleUponemailVKYummly
The Holidays are right around the corner and the busy shopping season is here. If you’re looking to shop more eco-friendly this year, or looking for gifts that support fair trade/ fair wage, we’re here to help. We love to support small and independently owned businesses and have put together an incredible list of gift […]
We found this article interesting and want to share it with you. As women open up about the realities of recovering from giving birth, the resources available to new moms are expanding. Read More in the Atlantic Article The Demystification of the Postpartum Female Body. Share…FacebookTwitterLinkedinTumblrDiggFlattrPinterestBufferRedditStumbleUponemailVKYummly
We’re looking for enthusiastic affiliates who will use their platform to share the values, practices, and products of the Keeper/Moon Cup!
Today we are happy to introduce you to Lindsey McCoy from Plaine Products. Plaine Products is a fellow women-owned, made in USA small business committed to Zero Waste living. Offering a full line of plastic-free, refillable and sustainable products, Lindsey set out to challenge the standard of products packaged in single-use plastic by launching this […]
April is one of our favorite months. Not only has spring sprung, but it’s Earth Month – and you know how we love the earth! This year’s Earth Month theme is plastic pollution, and we’re proud of how our Moon Cups and Keepers help reduce the amount of plastic in the landfills. The average woman […]
We love stories about incredible women. We love stories about saving the environment. It should come as no surprise, then, that we LOVED hearing about Mikaila, the young girl on a mission to save the bees. Mikaila’s Story At age 13, Mikaila Ulmer has an award-winning lemonade flying off the shelves of Whole Foods, leads […]
The Keeper is turning 30! We are so thrilled to be celebrating our Keeper’s 30th birthday here at The Keeper Inc / Moon Cup Co.! Our company has come a long way since its founding in 1987, but a few important things have remained the same. It is an honor to say we’ve been empowering […]
Because both The Keeper and Moon Cup menstrual cups require thorough, frequent cleaning, they are not an ideal feminine hygiene product for women in third world countries or in poorer, remote areas. The two big reasons for this are that many poor, developing communities do not have ready access to clean water and/or soap and that […]
A couple days after my Moon Cup and I rode the rails this summer, we took a family trip to Disneyland. I had already spent the day after my train ride at the beach (also made super easy with my trusty cup!) We stayed at a motel a couple blocks away from Disneyland and […]
What would a National Breastfeeding Month series from a menstrual cup company be without a post on periods?? Periods during/after breastfeeding are tricky. Gone are the days of perfectly timed cycles and knowing when you would start. Unfortunately, I can’t give you cut and dry answers about when your cycle will start but I can […]
Welcome to the second post in our National Breastfeeding Month series! Last week we looked at common breastfeeding myths, this week we’re going to look at some of the benefits for Mom and Baby. Mothers know that breast milk is more nutritious and beneficial for their babies but often aren’t sure exactly what the […]
August is National Breastfeeding Month with the first week known as “World Breastfeeding Week.” I decided to do a mini-series on breastfeeding this month to look at myths, benefits and what to expect from your period while nursing. This month is full of activities, sales and events focused around breastfeeding. (There are also lots of […]
Today we’d like to share the story of a long-time, loyal Keeper user, Hannah, and her daughter Samantha. We were so excited to hear that Hannah had been using The Keeper menstrual cup for over 20 years now. And of course, we were even more excited to hear that she introduced her daughter to The […]
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Today we have a special post to share with you, in which we interview long-time, loyal Keeper user, Evelyn from Canada. She’s been using The Keeper since the 1980’s and has been so pleased with her experience that she’s introduced them to her daughters! We know that hearing about other women’s experiences can be so […]
Thank you all for the videos you have submitted so far! You can continue to submit video testimonials, how-to clean videos and videos about folds. Today we’re looking for videos to help women with the “learning curve” that sometimes comes with using a cup. Share some things you learned (or errors you made) when you […]
Independence Day is coming up in just over a month, so what better time to talk about buying American-made products! Recently I came across this fantastic article about altering your shopping habits to include more items made in our own country: Trying to Buy American? 3 Rules to Follow Every Time You Go Shopping. If […]
We are loving all your video submissions. We’ve got another call for videos today. If your video is selected it will be featured on our website, our new “how to” page and in our social media platforms! We would LOVE to feature some testimonials. Share how your Keeper or Moon Cup has made an impact […]
Since the 1980s, our menstrual cups, the Keeper and Moon Cup, have steadily been gaining in popularity. But even now, there are many misconceptions over how they work and how they could be superior to cotton tampons. Some women have been using tampons since their first period, and the idea of using something else to […]
Last week we put out our first call for STARS showing how they FOLD their cups. This week we’re looking for videos showing how you CLEAN your cup- especially how you deal with the holes. If your video is selected it will be featured on our website, our new “how to” page and in our […]
What do you think of when you see a six-pack of beer or soda? Leaving apart the nutritional value (or lack thereof), the thoughts of summer long weekends, or the mouth watering anticipation of a carbonated beverage, what associations does the packaging bring up in your mind? If you’re anything like me, you think about […]
The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center is encouraging everyone to open their windows, and embrace all that spring has to offer. A big part of the coming of this season is preparing for the ever daunting spring cleaning. Fortunately, there are easy and even fun ways to embrace this practice, that don’t involve harsh or […]
Hi April, we are so excited to talk to you about your book Aunt Flo: Who She Is, Why She Visits, and What Others Have to Say About Her. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us. What inspired you to write Aunt Flo? I was inspired to write a book about […]
That’s right. We are looking for some STARS! In the coming weeks we are going to be asking for your video submissions so keep an eye on the blog to find out what we’re looking for each week. If your video is selected it will be featured on our website, our new “how to” page and […]
Last year during Waste Less and Be Green in 2015 I introduced you to a different challenge every week and brought in some great Zero Waste and green business women to share their wisdom with you. Striving for a Zero Waste/ less wasteful life can get lonely in a world of pre-packaged foods, “fast clothes” […]
Tiny House mania is sweeping the nation. There are several Tiny House shows on TV, tiny house exhibitions are easy to find, and Pinterest is full of Tiny House love (check our board out here!) What is it that’s so appealing about these homes and would the transition to tiny be right for you? If […]
Ideally, going green would be a lifestyle choice that everyone would adopt. Earth Day is a great way of bringing environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness, but too often people forget about the planet once April is over. The trick to making greener choices throughout the year is to keep them simple and […]
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already familiar with Earth Day. This annual event — celebrated worldwide on April 22nd — is a chance to focus on our planet, teach people young and old alike about conservation, and try new things to help ourselves live greener lives. If you haven’t already made Earth Day […]
Most of us living a “green” or Zero Waste lifestyle recycle. Heck, even many people who wouldn’t consider themselves green at all recycle. Did you know that there are several errors people frequently make when recycling? Recycling errors can lead to a “bad” batch of recycling where everything ends up getting trashed! Let’s make sure […]
Spring is officially here, and with the warmer weather comes the desire to get a fresh start. You’re probably thinking about airing out your home, doing some deep cleaning, and clearing out clutter and older, unused items. Having a closet full of rarely used items just makes it difficult to find what you actually need […]
What if I told you that plants we consider “weeds” and not worth keeping around can actually be some of the most sustainable and nutritious foods you aren’t yet eating? Would you look at your lawn or neighbourhood greenspace the same way ever again? Well, it’s true! Lots of plants that people have designated as […]
The first day of Spring is a few days away. Life here in Colorado is deceiving this time of year. We’ve had temperatures in the 60s and 70s lately, trees are budding and flowers are blooming. Springtime in the Rockies, however, means SNOW! March and April are typically our wettest months of the year and […]
The United Nations-backed International Women’s Day 2016 was celebrated on March 8th, but there’s more to it than just paying lip service to the history of women making change in the world. It’s a day to consider what women can do going forward, to make a positive impact on society and the planet. This year’s […]
Spring is on its way, and for a lot of us, it can be an inspiring time to think about our eating habits and how we might try to improve them, or make them more eco-friendly. One option that has become trendy over the past few years is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). This model of […]
In our fast-paced modern lives, almost everything seems to be designed for convenience. Why make something the slow, traditional way or pay for a quality item when you can have the newest, easiest thing by just popping out to the store or having it delivered? We live in a culture which values ease of use, […]
Americans toss between 30-40% of our food every year! This accounts for millions of pounds of food waste, and the food being tossed is typically perfectly useable food. Some estimate that 4.5 pounds of food is thrown away each week per person in the US. So what is being thrown out and what can we […]
It may seem early to be thinking about gardening, with parts of the country still blanketed in snow and dealing with freezing temperatures, but mid- to late-February is actually an ideal time to plan out your green activities for the upcoming season. Especially in more Southerly States where the first Spring flowers are already starting […]
As firm believers in women taking their health and wellness choices into their own hands and learning how to make informed choices in their day-to-day lives about the products they use and the impact on themselves and the environment, we’d like to tackle a topic today that some might turn their noses up at. Even […]
One of the top themes I am asked about in regards to a less waste/ Zero Waste lifestyle is trash cans/trash bags. People are curious about how to best make the transition from a large kitchen trash can to a smaller (or no trash can at all). I also get asked a lot about trash […]
With the start of February comes two weeks where everything is awash in red and pink, with heart and cupid motifs adorning everything from your local coffee shop to the workplace. Valentine’s Day is a major holiday event and cultural touchstone that so many people enjoy. Whether you have a special someone in your life […]
It may still be winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on your spring cleaning. After all, who wants to spend the warmer, sunnier months indoors scrubbing all day? Continuing from our theme last week, today we have some great non-edible uses for food scraps. Instead of tossing these small bits […]
The Super Bowl this year, Super Bowl 50, is supposed to be the most viewed television program ever. As a Colorado native and HUGE Broncos fan, you can guess that I’m excited about the upcoming big game. Now my family doesn’t actually own a TV so most games we listen to on the radio or […]
Part of living a healthy, green lifestyle is cooking and eating your own meals from whole foods. It feels good to make nutritious snacks and entrees, but most people create a surprising amount of waste when preparing foods. All those peelings, skins, and end pieces of your fruits and veggies add up, and there are […]
Happy New Year Everyone! I have taken the last couple weeks off the blog to get myself a bit better organized for 2016 and to enjoy the last bit of winter break with my son. I’m happy to be back with you all this year to continue learning together about how we can reduce our […]
Hello Zero Wasters, our “Waste Less and Be Green in 2015” journey has come to an end. Have you learned any valuable tips and tricks for reducing your waste? I hope so! I’ve learned that a lot more people are interested in making a positive impact on the Earth than I thought. I’ve met incredible […]
The Holiday travel season is right around the corner. Families are busy finishing up shopping, securing motel reservations and getting excited to see loved ones. All that travel does have a significant impact on the Earth. Fortunately there are some easy ways to reduce our impact and have the trip we desire. Last year we […]
When do you typically decorate for the Holidays? I love how every family has a different timeline and tradition for decorations. We begin decorating the day after Thanksgiving and gradually add ornaments and decorations over the following weeks. A couple years ago we made the switch to all LED Christmas lights which are “supposed” […]
According to the EPA waste increases by nearly 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years- accounting for a million tons per week of additional garbage. Let that sink in a little bit- one MILLION tons per week!!! Most of this is wrapping, bows, boxes, gift bags, etc. YIKES!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately most gift wrap cannot be recycled- only […]
The big day is tomorrow! Most likely you’ve got your turkey in the fridge or freezer and all your ingredients ready. You’ve got an idea for how the day will look and hopefully took some tips from our 4th of July post to make your Thanksgiving Day as low-waste as possible. Have you thought […]
It’s hard to believe we are wrapping up our Waste Less and Be Green in 2015 series in a few weeks. I hope that you’ve all gleaned some new information about how to reduce your impact on the earth and maybe even found some new favorite things along the way! This week I am wondering […]
There is nothing in the world quite like sipping on a cup of warm tea by a fire and reading a good book. Did you know it’s easy to make your own fire logs and fire starters? Last month we talked about making fire logs from old leaves. Don’t have old leaves laying around? Fire […]
Growing up my Mom always had her Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving! I try my best to do the same so I can avoid any last minute stress of finding the perfect gift. Gift ideas get difficult the more concerned you become about sustainability, I’ve come up with a few ideas I hope you’ll love! – […]
Fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp smell in the air, pumpkins, apple cider and cool clear nights. I also love crunching leaves. I mean really, really love crunching leaves! I will go out of my way to crunch a good leaf 🙂 It makes me SO sad to see leaves shoved into […]
Halloween is right around the corner. My son starts planning his costume for the next year on Halloween! We usually go through dozens of ideas before deciding on something right before Halloween. It is so fun to watch kids get dressed up and tap into their imaginations. Costumes, however, can be super expensive. This year […]
Halloween is coming soon! This is a tough holiday for individuals with food allergies and sensitivities. It can also be tricky for Zero Wasters with all the food wrappers! Thankfully the Teal Pumpkin Project launched last year and is gaining popularity- This project was created by a mom who has a child with food […]
Farmers markets, grocery stores and roadside stands are all full of pumpkins this year! Did you know there are over 30 different varieties of pumpkins?? Pumpkin is super nutritious, stores well long term and is really a classic flavor of fall. Pumpkin puree is extremely easy to make, is Zero Waste and allows you to […]
Last month we looked at ways to clear out our closets and keep clothing out of the landfill. Now that you have a clean, organized closet you’ll want to take extra good care of your clothes. Your clothes will last longer if you wash less often and wash on cold. Levi’s recently came out and […]
It’s no secret that I love bulk shopping. I get as much as possible in bulk by refilling my own containers. However, I also order cases from my local grocery store and shop at Costco for canned goods like pumpkin and tomato products. Purchasing in bulk is a great way to save money, reduce […]