Sustainable Living – Ditching the Dryer Sheets

Another Sustainable Living Tip - How to Ditch the Dryer Sheets! Trade in unnecessary chemicals and manufactured fragrances for eco-friendly and hypoallergenic wool dryer balls and essential oils.

Abbey Co. is Back!

Let me tell you what friends... making a baby is hard work! So hard that it took all of my energy for the past year, and I had none left to give back to my blog. I am however happy to say that baby is here, healthy, and we are doing great as a family. We are doing well enough that I have got my spark back and am excited to be chipping away at my blog again!

All About the “Buy Nothing Project” – The wonderful giving community that you can join too!

Often times I think there must be a more eco-friendly way to go about life. There has to be alternatives to buying everything new, all the time, all this wasteful packaging that goes with these new purchases. I recently came across the "Buy Nothing Project", a community-focused group that encourages giving and sharing on a local basis. Read more here about the Buy Nothing Project and see if you can find one in your area - they have groups worldwide!

My Newest Subscription Obsession – “Book of the Month” Club!

I need and want to read more, but have been struggling to find the time. I recently discovered the "Book of the Month" Club, a subscription where they mail you a book once a month, tailored to your reading preferences. I am just giving BOTM a try for the first time, and am having a lot of fun already!