Cheeks of Wisdom
Sorry, Children, Halloween is Cancelled
Halloween can generate a lot of waste, from fast-fashion costumes to single-use décor and mountains of packaging. But it’s also one of the sweetest nights of the year to build community. This guide is about leaning into that good stuff while trimming the mess: simple ideas to maximize the fun, with less trash left behind.
Less Stuff, More Life: The Joy of Mindful Consumption
Mindful consumption isn’t about deprivation. It’s about slowing down, buying less and better quality, and noticing the joy in what you already have.
The Rise and (Hopeful) Fall of Disposable Paper Towels:
Before disposables flooded our kitchens, cloth was king. Old shirts, worn-out linens, flour sacks—nothing was wasted, and everything had a second life as a dish rag, cleaning cloth, napkin, or handkerchief. Fabric was the default for wiping, drying, polishing, and soaking up whatever mess the day brought.