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.

How Do I Add Joy to My Work Area?

How Do I Add Joy to My Work Area?

Whether you’re working from home or in the office, here are some ways that you can make your workspace feel… Well. A little more personable and home.

Getting New Furniture? Here's What You Need to Know

Getting New Furniture? Here's What You Need to Know

While consumerism and eco-friendly don’t always go hand in hand when looking at big chain furniture stores, here are some tips for picking out conscientious (and comfy!) furniture.

How to Get Excited About Becoming A Plant Parent

How to Get Excited About Becoming A Plant Parent

Successful plant parents will tell you that it’s not supposed to be stressful. It can be quite calming and enjoyable. Not seeing where the enjoyment might be? Here’s how to find that spark of joy when starting as a new plant parent.

10 Ways to Keep Busy During Quarantine

10 Ways to Keep Busy During Quarantine

Hello from quarantine! Now that you may have settled into this temporary “normal,” we figured it was the perfect time to share our tips on living a minimalist lifestyle, meal prepping, healthy skin routines, and more to help you productively pass the time while you're safe at home.

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?

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.

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 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

When was the last time you walked down the cleaning aisle in your local grocery store? You typically come across an overwhelming wall of choices for each area of your home. There are surface cleaners for the kitchen, bathroom, or living room, all in different bottles. It's pretty much all the same harsh ingredients, marketed to you in different packaging, making you think you need different products for different rooms.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Easy Home Eco Cleaning Swaps

Easy Home Eco-Cleaning Swaps

Over the last five years, we've completely phased out toxic and disposable home cleaning products. We've saved thousands of dollars, so many trees, and rid our space of harmful chemicals! Our UO product line used to include everything from natural household cleaners, to dog treats (yes, seriously!), to skin care products. But as time went on, we narrowed our focus to just skin and body related items. Not to fret! We've compiled a list of our eco-friendly, vegan, and all-natural home cleaning faves.