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Want to get lost without going too remote or to another country? Go to Perdido Key's Johnson Beach. It's one of the best getaways for someone living in Georgia or Florida. And great for people searching for primitive beach options.With it being a 'key' you're surrounded by water on both sides gulf in the front and a lagoon in the back. There is so much to be said about the beauty on Perdido Key beach. Know the moon phase when you take your trip. We camped out when the moon was a little past a half waxing. So in the...

Gratitude is spread across my lips and fingertips for the opportunity to be featured in the may issue of ESSENCE Magazine along side Pashon Murray of  Detroit Dirt and environmental advocate Kari Fulton.  We were featured in the "Waste Not, Want Not" article giving ESSENCE readers a new perspective on what's deemed as 'trash'. Onward I go, spreading zero waste habits.

To all my Atlanta citizens, there an opportunity to purchase zero waste essentials in person at the second annual LadyFest ATL. You also have all rights to pick my brain about zero waste how-tos, that one difficult and trashy hurdle you're trying to defeat or just say hello. Artist Market- LadyFest Atlanta 2016Saturday, May 2112p-4p368 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308

With all the buzz about Earth Month and the green-filled festivities occurring across the globe, everyone is expanding their outlook on what it means to be "eco-friendly." Even better, people are adopting habits to minimize their trash and contributions to the landfill. Recently Erykah Badu dedicated a mixtape to the endangered bee species, Jadakiss opened a juice bar, and Future is headlining Broccoli City Fest, a festival dedicated to building awareness around sustainable practices including recycling, reducing energy usage and alternative forms of transportation. What a time to be alive! The hype of it all, got me thinking about the...

The farmers market is a great all in one place for food and fun. You can literally have brunch with friends, walk your dog, buy local produce and get some much needed outside time in one setting. Make the most out of your farmers market experience by using these very helpful zero waste tips. Pack a BagIt's the easiest thing you can do! You know you're headed to buy groceries so bring a reusable bag with you. If you have a really good tote, you can fit so much in one bag and not have to consider a single-use plastic...