The Blog

Urban Oreganics was born from a deep passion for sustainability, simplicity, and mindful self-care—and our blog is an extension of that vision. Here, we share tips for using our products, guides to embracing minimalism, and inspiration for a more conscious lifestyle. It’s a space for our community to come together and explore the things that matter most to us all—living intentionally, treading lightly, and creating a better world, one small choice at a time.

30 Days to a Simpler Life

30 Days to a Simpler Life

Now that the year has started (and flown by), it's a good time to hit the reset button. Insert our "30 Days to a Simpler Life" guide here. This guide includes purging different parts of your home and your life, physically, electronically, and mentally. Our hope is that this guide will serve as a placeholder to come back to whenever you’re in need of a reset.

How You Should Be Getting Rid of Your Waste

How You Should Be Getting Rid of Your Waste

While you may feel pretty confident about what “recyclable” means and you are pretty sure what compost is…. “Biodegradable” might being throwing you for a loop. What’s the difference, and more importantly: which of the three is best?

What to Look For In An Eco Friendly Company

What to Look For In An Eco Friendly Company

So you’re trying to shop eco-friendly. The unfortunate truth is that many companies have caught on to the public’s wish of having more zero-impact products, and will use "greenwashing" terms to trick you. Luckily, we’ve come up with a list on how to spot the great green companies from the mediocre ones. 

13 Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Tips

13 Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Tips

Did you know that, beyond what's in your fridge or in you bathroom cupboard, almost everything else in your home can be sourced with sustainability in mind? We have 13 tips that will help guide you to creating a beautiful, cozy home while supporting the health of the planet (and your family) at the same time.

Why You Need To Be Cooking With Cast Iron

Why You Need To Be Cooking With Cast Iron

Cast iron pans were first created in China over 2,000 years ago and are still widely used today. With its benefits for health, the environment, and how easy it is to use, it’s clear why this ancient pan still reigns supreme in our kitchen.

Ditch the Carton: A Simple Guide to DIY Plant-Based Milk

Ditch the Carton: A Simple Guide to DIY Plant-Based Milk

Did you know you can make your own plant-based milk at home with just a few steps? After many questions on our social media posts, we decided to consolidate all of the information we have on creating your own plant-based milk into one blog post, including the why, the how, and some of our favorite recipes.

5 Great Uses For Lemon Essential Oil

5 Great Uses For Lemon Essential Oil

We love lemon essential oil. It’s such a versatile oil to have on hand at home; from boosting your mood to cleaning and cooking - the humble lemon essential oil is an all-around superstar!

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Eco Friendly Back to School Swaps

ECO-FRIENDLY BACK TO SCHOOL SWAPS

“Back to school” season is just around the corner! No doubt you have already been bombarded with tons of sale ads and promotions every time you walk into a store....
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Minimalist Parenting

MINIMALIST PARENTING

If you are a parent, you know how overwhelming pregnancy and parenthood can be. Not only is your life completely changed with the addition of a little one, but the...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog How to be Green as a Busy Parent

HOW TO BE GREEN AS A BUSY PARENT

It can be tough to be green, especially as a parent. Your brain isn’t always working correctly, you have less time, shifted priorities, and added expenses. Last year I chatted with...
Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Zero Waste Ditch the Junk Mail

Zero Waste: How To Ditch The Junk Mail

Let's talk junk mail. I used to just toss it in the recycling bin, thinking that was good enough. But then I saw some staggering statistics about junk mail and realized I needed to do more.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog DIY Household Cleaners

DIY HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS

This week we have a guest blogger, Carley Hall. Carley is a mother of two and owner of Careha + Co., a small business dedicated to natural products for mama...