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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

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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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]