life is love

there's always this.

[wordsnquotes]

serotinal

(sɪˈrɒt n l, ˌsɛr əˈtaɪn l, adjective) Serotinal is the most romantic and beautiful word pertaining to this time of year, alluding to or occurring in late summer. For example, the breezy, cool nights, the leaves on the ground, the earlier occurrence of the sunset and back to school season are all serotinal manifestations. They are the beginning markings of autumn in the form of summer nostalgia.   (via wordsnquotes)

[violentwavesofemotion-deactivat]

You know – I’m just living – I just sort of plunge from one thing to another – so often – so very much afraid – And you feel like some thing that protects me – some thing I want to be very close to.

Georgia O’Keeffe, from a letter to Alfred Stieglitz featured in My Faraway One: Selected Letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz: Volume One, 1915-1933 (via violentwavesofemotion)

[thelovejournals]

I am horribly jealous of anyone who gets the pleasure of seeing you happy. That’s all I ever wanted.

Michelle K., “Green Eyed” (via wordsnquotes)

[books-n-quotes]

We all have an old knot in the heart we wish to untie.

Michael Ondaatje, The Cat’s Table (via books-n-quotes)

[wordsnquotes]

Truth is I’m a f*#king romantic. I’m difficult but I promise I’m not boring.

Amy Winehouse (via wordsnquotes)

[books-n-quotes]

But with you I am deeply passionately, unrequitedly in love.

Virginia Woolf, “Letter to Vanessa Bell,” October 16, 1928 (via books-n-quotes)

[treholland]

Super excited for car free day! It's going to be so much fun, and the urban planner in me is like 🎉 #carfreeyyj #urbanplanning #peopleplaces

[treholland]

Of course my candy jar is empty first 😝#sweettooth #bernardin #masonjar

[treholland]

This is my someone we should all be following. Markus is spending five years travelling the world to raise awareness, and insert fun into environmental and social sustainability. Oh, and he won't use a motor of ANY kind during the whole trek. He has already gone from Toronto to Hong Kong! Please go to www.routesofchange.org to learn more and to help support him. I'll put the link in my bio 🌿🌎#worldoceansday #awareness @routesofchange

[treholland]

A yummy lil' haul from Siefert's in Comox #comoxvalley #comox #localbusiness #yqq #hometown (at Sieffert's Farm Market)

[treholland]

Joining in on this big time #leaveitontheshelf because images like this should not exist

[sustainablesabs]

Apple Pancake Recipe!

Hello all!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe but I’ve got a super delicious and fun one for y’all today. It only takes a few ingredients which you probably have at home and it’s a 100% whole, plant-based meal that was easily made zero waste. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients (serves 2) 1.5 cups rolled oats 1 ripe banana 1 cup of water or non-dairy milk (I used homemade sunflower seed milk!) 1 apple Optional: cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and any other toppings

Method Start by adding the oats, banana and liquid to a blender (as well as any spices or vanilla) and blend until smooth. Once that’s done, heat up a pan to about medium heat. While waiting for that, slice your apple horizontally into fairly thin slices - you’ll want at least 6 good ones.  Next, add some coconut oil to the pan, a few apple slices, and pour the pancake batter over the apple rings so they’re fully covered. Cook for around 5 minutes, or until the edges are fully cooked, and flip. Cook for 2-3 more minutes or until set. Continue until you’ve used up all the batter. Now serve it up! Top it with homemade jam, nut butter, sweetener, fruit or anything else that you like! I topped mine with some homemade granola and fresh ground peanut butter.

This is a really fun breakfast that’s perfect for the weekend. All the ingredients I used were found in bulk so it was totally waste free - enjoy!

Xoxo, Sabs

[zerowasteplantbased]

05.30.16

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Zero Waste Tips

Whenever you go out, bring with you:

-a reusable water bottle filled with water (this prevents the purchase of plastic water bottles)

-an empty reusable coffee mug that can be filled during your travels, or a full reusable cup mug that you filled at home (prevents paper coffee cups and gives you a discount at many coffee shops, including Starbucks) 

-some kind of small cloth that can be used in place of napkins, tissues, and paper towels

-at least one reusable shopping bag (I have one I bring everywhere that folds up into a little square pouch) 

-a reusable container (useful if you eat out and have take home food) 

[aquietcottagelife]

[trashfreecarter]

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better

Maya Angelou, as written on the board of a hostel I stayed in. It stuck with me. (via trashfreecarter)