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9 of the Healthiest Plant Proteins

9 of the Healthiest Plant Proteins

January 29, 2019January 31, 2019Sustainable Eating
Homemade Tomato Soup in Under 5 Minutes

Homemade Tomato Soup in Under 5 Minutes

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018Sustainable Eating
Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids (and Adults!)

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids (and Adults!)

August 29, 2018November 4, 2018Sustainable Eating
10-Minute Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe

10-Minute Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe

July 3, 2018November 4, 2018Sustainable Eating
Easy Vegan Gravy

Easy Vegan Gravy

March 27, 2018November 4, 2018Sustainable Eating
How to Make Asian Coleslaw in Under 60 Seconds

How to Make Asian Coleslaw in Under 60 Seconds

February 11, 2018July 22, 2019Sustainable Eating
Top 5 Of Houses and Trees Posts of 2017

Top 5 Of Houses and Trees Posts of 2017

December 29, 2017January 25, 2018Sustainable Living
Vegan Cinnamon Twists

Vegan Cinnamon Twists

December 20, 2017September 14, 2019Sustainable Eating
5 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

5 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

September 3, 2017March 26, 2018Sustainable Eating
Baked Balsamic Chickpeas

Baked Balsamic Chickpeas

July 26, 2017December 20, 2017Sustainable Eating
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup

Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup

June 18, 2017November 4, 2018Sustainable Eating
Cruelty-Free Duvet Options

Cruelty-Free Duvet Options

January 19, 2015March 27, 2020Sustainable Design, Sustainable Living

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Hi! I'm Larissa. Former architectural technologist. Current treehugger. Welcome to Of Houses and Trees, a blog about sustainable design, sustainable living, sustainable eating – sustainable everything.

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Our House in the Trees

Find out more about our 40 acres of land in Alberta, Canada and the sustainable home we built amongst the trees.

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  • Whether you're starting out or well on your way, these 10 blog posts offer over 30 green living tips sure to help you live your most eco-conscious life.10 Helpful Blog Posts about Green Living
  • Love the look of bohemian bedroom decor, but need a little guidance pulling it all together? Check out this boho bedroom shopping guide - featuring eco-conscious items from ethical marketplace Made Trade!Boho Bedroom Shopping Guide
  • Ever dreamed of building a house from the ground up? Well, this family of four did it - all while trying to be as eco-conscious as possible! Watch them go from raw land to house in the trees in under 15 minutes.Our House in the Trees – Episode 7
  • Our eco-friendly home is finally done and I'm so excited to show you all of its sustainable features - such as the solar panels, recycled content materials and secondhand finds!Our House in the Trees – Episode 6
  • Here's an update of our eco-friendly house construction process! Complete with LED bulbs, secondhand light fixtures and cork-backed flooring. It's a treehugger's dream come true!Our House in the Trees – Episode 5
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  • A tutorial illustrating how to create an interior design board using Pinterest, along with instructions on how to print a Pinterest board.
    How to Create and Print a Design Board Using Pinterest
  • Vegan Bedding by Of Houses and Trees | What goes into collecting the down or silk used for duvet fill? The story isn't pretty, but thankfully vegan bedding is a readily available option.
    Cruelty-Free Duvet Options
  • Prefer an old fashioned wood rocker to an oversized glider for your nursery? Learn how to make an easy DIY rocking chair cushion out of quilt batting.
    How to Make an Easy DIY Rocking Chair Cushion
  • Eco Friendly Drywall Alternative by Of Houses and Trees | Magnesium oxide board is an eco-friendly drywall alternative made with naturally-occurring materials using an environmentally friendly process.
    Eco-Friendly Building Material Magnesium Oxide Board
  • Want to be a green dancer? Consider investing in eco-friendly dance supplies such as vegan dance shoes, organic dancewear and secondhand costumes.
    Eco-Friendly Dance Supplies
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Say it with me: "Yuuuuuuuuuuuum." Then head on ove Say it with me: "Yuuuuuuuuuuuum." Then head on over to #ofhousesandtrees to learn how I made these super tasty vegan scrambled eggs -> Link in bio!
Tap the link in my bio for more info -> @larissasw Tap the link in my bio for more info -> @larissaswayze⁣ Happy #treehuggertuesday! I’ve gathered up ten blog posts offering more than thirty green living tips in total. As always, my hope is to inspire you to consider our beautiful planet in everything you do. If you enjoy and/or appreciate this post, please consider sharing and sending these green living tips across the globe -> Link in bio!
Oh solar panels, how you bring me so much joy... a Oh solar panels, how you bring me so much joy... and so much energy! Comment below if you have/would like to have #greenenergy for your home and learn more about our solar panels in episode 6 of my sustainable home series #ourhouseinthetrees -> Link in bio!
Drinking tea from my favourite mug, sitting in one Drinking tea from my favourite mug, sitting in one of my favourite areas of #ourhouseinthetrees. Where in your house do you like to sit and contemplate life? Check out the link in my bio to see my reaction the first time I saw our finished staircase 🤩
I wanted to share this stunning photograph by @su. I wanted to share this stunning photograph by @su.bayer because - well, isn't it obvious? TREES!!! 🌳 If you love trees as much as I do, consider visiting my blog #ofhousesandtrees, where trees aren't just in the name... they're also in my heart. Oh yeah. I went there. And I don't care if it's cheese. Visit my blog via the link in bio!
What are you doing tonight between 8:30pm and 9:30 What are you doing tonight between 8:30pm and 9:30pm? Hoping it's turning everything off and spending some time reflecting on this beautiful planet we live on. If sitting in the dark contemplating life is not your jam, head over to #ofhousesandtrees for five fun things you can do during #earthhour. Link in bio! @earthhourofficial
This picture of my younger daughter is a metaphor This picture of my younger daughter is a metaphor for life right now. Sitting in a pile of snow staring off into the unknown. Certainly this is a strange and scary feeling. But as both my children have taught me - it is in the unknown places that you find the greatest adventures. #selfisolationadventures If you're in need of some positivity, head on over to my blog where I advocate for the environment while also trying to be all inspirational and sh*t. Link in bio!
Our solar panels are almost generating at their ma Our solar panels are almost generating at their max and it's only March! Meaning sunny summer days will also bring maximum energy generation, but for a longer period of time. It also means we need more panels to capture that sweet sweet sunshine ☀ If you haven't yet watched my #ourhouseinthetrees series and are interested in green energy for homes, check out episode 6. Link in bio!
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