Category: Panda

If you only know two things about me, they are probably that I love pandas and plants. Some of you may throw art into the mix, and that’s fair. A proud plant mom for many years, I can never have enough plants. And I’m not even necessarily even ~*good*~ with plants, but they bring me so much joy. I currently have 28 plants, and would be happy to have 128 more. You can always make more room for plants. 

Indoor plants make your space look better, and provide personality. They also can heighten your mood, increase creativity, reduce stress, and improve air quality. You don’t need a green thumb either; look for plants that don’t require a lot of attention such as aloe vera, cast iron, Christmas cactus, Dumb cane family, bamboo, or Mass cane. Sometimes we are wooed by a beautiful plant that ends up being more high maintenance than dating a Virgo.

There has been a great rise in small business plant shops, including ones that ship! Definitely check your local area first, but I want to shout out Rooted. They’ve got a great “Find Your Plant” quiz, easy to comprehend resources, and offer free shipping anywhere in the United States. Liz in NYC is getting a Philodendron ‘Little Hope’ from them today! If you’re in DC, check out Little Leaf. And everyone should follow PlantKween. 

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In another made for 2020 Thing, today we’re going to be talking about toilet paper. Glamorous, right? But important! Turns out, your regular TP can be really bad for the planet. Especially the super soft kinds, which need the wood pulp of old trees to please the tushies of the poop-obsessed cartoon bears. 

But there’s an alternative, and it’s not a bidet (though if you want one of those, I am all for it; sadly, my building prohibits them). It’s another B word- bamboo! Bamboo is a grass, grows incredibly quickly, requires little water and no pesticides, and can be chopped down multiple times. Plus, it is panda 🐼 approved.

There are a few companies providing direct to consumer subscription toilet paper, but after some research, I decided to join Reel. I’ve been a subscriber since September 2019, and I really do love it. I love the 3 ply paper, the plastic-free packaging, and the fact that I never have to worry about buying toilet paper. A 24 roll box just shows up on my doorstep every 12 weeks. I can move deliveries up if supplies are running low (as I have done twice since the pandemic began and I am home ALL. THE. TIME), or postpone them if my supply runneth over. As an apartment dweller, it’s nice to get a reasonable amount insteading of trying to find room for 188 rolls.

Reel also works with SOIL, a non-profit research and development organization working in Haiti to design, test, and implement sustainable and cost-effective solutions to the sanitation crisis. Ready to not worry about securing your TP stash for the winter rush? Sign-up today! (Note, the Reel links here are my give a friend $5, get $5 referral links). Peri in Columbus Beloved Flavortown received a case in the mail yesterday. 

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