Author: Amanda Santoro

I am a mom, a landscape architect, DIY-er, Disney and wine-lover, and advocate for the Earth. I grew up in the the U.S. Midwest, and got a master’s degree in landscape architecture as I was super excited to have an influence on our built environment. I worked in the landscape architecture industry for many years after college, and learned a lot about our environment and design. Big Living | Little Footprint is a site focused on helping others live sustainably through DIY Projects, Eco-friendly Tips & Parenting.

How To Make A Homemade Soda & Reduce Your Waste

Looking for a way to reduce your waste when it comes to drinking soda or carbonated beverages? Well in this post, we cover the carbonation equipment needed, the cost breakdown,…
Skip the Plastic – 7 Ways To Have An Eco-friendly Easter

Easter time is almost here, but holidays can lead to a lot of waste, especially plastic waste. So here are a few eco-friendly Easter ideas from eco-friendly Easter eggs to…
15 Sustainable Alternatives That Will Save You Money

Disposables are the epitome of waste and many times cost more over time. Luckily, there are many reusable alternatives to disposable items out there. Here’s 15 sustainable alternatives to disposable…
A Simple Eco-friendly Checklist for Spring Cleaning

It’s spring and the urge to do some deep cleaning kicks in. Unfortunately, spring cleaning can lead to a lot of waste. In this post, we’ve created a checklist for…
How To Ditch Plastic Tea – Sustainable Bulk Tea Process

Are you tired of buying iced tea in plastic jugs or cans? Ready to ditch all the extra waste and still have yummy tea without the plastic? This post covers…
10 Easy Tips for Eco-friendly Grocery Shopping for Families

Don’t have a zero waste grocery or bulk store nearby? Regular grocery stores are more accessible to most, but have a lot of excessive packaging and wasteful products. But don’t…
How To Live More Sustainably with Kids

Are you an eco-conscious parent wondering how you can live sustainably even with kids? Here are some simple ways to live sustainably with kids from eco-friendly food choices to sustainable…
18 Amazing Sustainable Brands & Eco-friendly Products at Target

Can you shop at a superstore and still buy sustainable and eco-friendly products!? The answer is yes! You can find sustainable brands and eco-friendly products at Target. Here’s our favorites,…
Our Modern Kids Room Design – Ideas & Makeover

Time to upgrade your toddler’s to a big boy room or just give your kid’s room an update?! Well, we recently updated our guest room to create a modern kid’s…
Eco-friendly, Inexpensive Galentines’ Gifts

Looking for inexpensive Galentines’ gifts that are also eco-friendly? Here’s a quick list of eco-friendly and sustainable gift ideas perfect for your Galentines! This post may contain affiliate links. Read…
5 Eco-friendly Crafts & Valentine’s Day Decorations For Your Home

It’s almost February, so break out the hearts and love! We’ve rounded up five eco-friendly crafts and Valentine’s Day decorations for your home. From garlands to homemade art prints, keep…
The Truth About Green Living & Sustainable Living – Our Journey So Far

We’re drawing to the end of the year, which is a time usually dedicated to reflection. So we wanted to reflect on our sustainable living journey this year. We will…

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