A realistic, low-maintenance approach to keeping sourdough starter alive — perfect for busy schedules, beginners, and anyone who doesn’t want daily feedings.

A realistic look at how I grocery shop for a scrunchy kitchen — focusing on multipurpose, minimally processed foods while still keeping convenience items on hand.

Three sourdough discard recipes you’ll actually make: pizza dough, bagels, and coffee cake. Beginner-friendly, low-waste baking ideas.

Essential sourdough tools for beginner bakers without fancy equipment.

A beginner sourdough routine that fits a busy life. Simple feeding, no-knead bread, and realistic tips for making sourdough without stress.

A beginner-friendly strength routine you can do at home using dumbbells and minimal space. Simple, sustainable workouts without fitness-bro pressure.

My scrunchy approach to fitness: short daily workouts, low equipment, flexible tracking, and no perfection required. Sustainable movement for real life.

How to clean up after Christmas the “scrunchy” way — intentional, low-waste where it feels doable, and zero pressure to be perfect. From decor to leftovers to wrapping paper, here’s how I hit reset.

Swap harsh chemicals for simple, low-toxic ingredients like baking soda, white vinegar, Fels Naptha, borax, peroxide and isopropyl alcohol. Clean smarter, safer and naturally!

Don't throw away your sourdough discard! Try these easy recipes, granola, pancakes and cream of chicken -- that make the most of your starter.

Want to start baking sourdough? These beginner-friendly sourdough starter tips walk you through feeding, discarding, storing, and signs your starter is ready to bake. The scrunchy way: no perfection required!

New to sustainable living or the “sorta crunchy” lifestyle? Here are my favorite beginner-friendly tools — from sourdough supplies to low-waste kitchen swaps — that make a crunchy home feel doable, not overwhelming. Start small, pick your favorites, and make everyday life a little more scrunchy.

Discover what “scrunchy” living means: the balance between crunchy and convenient. Natural-ish ingredients, low-waste habits, homemade when it’s doable, store-bought when it isn’t. A realistic approach to sustainability, wellness and everyday life.