
Green Wife, Happy Life
Helping busy families effortlessly go plastic-free and choose eco-friendly options in their daily routines, for a healthier family and planet.
Episodes
33 episodes
5 Easy Swaps to Make Your School Supply List Safer and Greener
Want eco-friendly school supplies without the stress or “crunchy mom” vibes? In this episode, you’ll learn 5 simple, budget-friendly swaps that make your child’s school supply list safer for them and better for the planet—without spe...
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8:29

Low-Waste Lunch, Real-Life Edition: 3 Easy Swaps for Less Plastic and Less Waste
Packing school lunches doesn’t have to mean more plastic, more waste, or more guilt. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite real-life swaps for a healthier, low-waste lunch routine—no perfection required! You’ll learn:...
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8:04

Easy Non-Toxic Lunchbox Swaps for Back-to-School
If digging out last year’s lunch gear made you cringe at all the plastic, you're not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing a few simple, non-toxic swaps that make packing school lunches safer, easier, and less wasteful — without goin...
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6:19

Plastic-Free Summer BBQ Tips: Safer Swaps for Your Family
If you’ve ever Googled "how to reduce plastic at a picnic" or "plastic-free summer BBQ tips," you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, plastic-free swaps that make your summer cookouts safer for your family an...
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5:49

Eco-Friendly Swaps for Busy Moms Juggling Summer with Kids
Summer is here, the kids are everywhere, and you’re just trying to keep up.If you’re in full-on snack-fetching, spill-cleaning, camp drop-off chaos, this episode is for you.I’m sharing realistic, low-effort eco-friendly swap...
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6:41

Is Silicone Really Safer Than Plastic?
Silicone snack bags, baking mats, ice cube trays… it’s everywhere! But is it actually safer than plastic or just plastic’s trendy cousin?In this episode, I break down:What silicone really is (and how it’s di...
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7:28

Easy Kitchen Swaps That Are Better for Your Family and the Planet
If you’ve been meaning to go greener in the kitchen but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.I’m sharing 3 simple, affordable swaps I made in my own kitchen to reduce waste, ditch sketchy chemicals, and make everyday choice...
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6:39

Wait, What’s in My Containers? How to Tell If Your Plastic Food Containers Are Safe for Your Family.
Wondering if those plastic containers in your kitchen are actually safe? 😬 You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m breaking down what the number on the bottom of your food storage containers really means — and how to know which ones could ...
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6:15

Say Hello to Eco-Friendly Blooms with This One Simple Switch – Little Acre Flowers
When you think of a bouquet of fresh flowers, you probably picture beauty, fragrance, and maybe even a little joy. Most of us don’t picture plastic wrap, pesticides, or flowers flown in from thousands of miles away. But believe it or not, that’...
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22:40

Compost Crew's Food Waste Pickup Service is the Easiest Way to Compost!
If you want to start composting but are hesitant, you don't want to miss this episode!I’m talking with Ben Parry, the CEO of Compost Crew, whose mission is to recover compostable waste, reduce dependence on landfills and incinerat...
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27:45

Detoxing Your Home Made Simple: Must-Have Resources to Get Started from Healthy House on the Block
Do you want to reduce the toxins in your home, such as VOCs, EMFs, microplastics, and more, but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Klecker, the owner of Healthy House on the Block, about the resources she...
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23:43

Sustainable Swaps: How Busy Moms Can Break Up with Plastic Baggies!
In today's episode, I talk with Kirsten Quigley, founder and CEO of Lunchskins, who’s made it easier than ever to reduce plastic waste with simple, eco-friendly swaps. Shop Lunchskins online at:https://www.lunchskins.com/...
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27:35

You Don't Have to Trash Old Undies, Recycle Them Instead!
In this episode, I sat down to chat with Amelia Trumble, the CEO and one of the co-founders of Retold Recycling, a super convenient solution to keep textiles out of landfills.To learn more about Retold and purchase your bags, visit http...
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27:50

Sustainable Thanksgiving Hacks for Busy Moms
In this episode, I'm sharing simple swaps you can make for a Thanksgiving that is healthier for your family and the planet! To make it even easier, below are links to products mentioned so you don't have to spend time searching! Ju...
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10:22

How to Easily Add a Healthier Detergent to your Laundry Routine - Dropps Review
In this episode, Rob and I discuss another eco-friendly laundry detergent we tried called Dropps.Not only do we share how it cleaned our clothes, but we also share info about the packaging and health/safety ratings.Find Dr...
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8:17

Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent - TruEarth Review
I've been making one simple, eco-swap at a time with my family and wanted to share how some of the products worked out for us.In this episode, Rob and I are talking about an eco-friendly laundry detergent we tried called TruEarth.
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7:24

Easy Eco-Friendly Twists On Traditional Valentine’s Day Gifts
It's Valentine's Day this week so we are talking about simple tweaks you can make to your gifts to make 'em a little more eco-friendly! Here are links to the stuff we talked about:Little Acre Flowers - https://www.li...
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11:58

Why You Should Use An Environmentally Friendly Ice Melter This Winter
In this episode, Rob and I are talking about ice melt and how some of them can have negative effects on the environment.Here is a (aff) link to Safe Paw on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3HCm13k
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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10:16

4 Easy Energy Saving Tips for Winter
In this episode, Rob and I talk about 4 easy ways you can save energy (and money!) this winter. Rob's #1 tip - snuggle! 😂Here are (aff) links to the stuff we mentioned:Updated stats from the
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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11:36

Are Firelogs Safe? Get the Quick Facts!
In this episode, Rob and I are talking about firelogs 'cause men like fire! :-) Here's the study I referenced in this episode:Content and emission characte...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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9:04

Easiest Eco-Friendly Resolution for 2024
In this episode, Rob and I discuss New Year's resolutions for more eco-friendly living in 2024. Don't miss my hack for making it super simple! FREE Guide - <...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:59

How to Green Your Holiday Shopping Routine!
In this episode, Rob shares his love of shopping (NOT) and I share some super simple ways to reduce waste during your holiday shopping - in-store and online!Here are (aff) links to the things we mention:-
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:47

Easy Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Tips
NOTE: SO Sorry for the static! No time for a redo! 😫You don't have to wrap your gifts in fabric or brown paper for it to be eco-friendly!Check out these super simple tips for fun, festive, AND eco-friendly gift-wrapp...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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