Blog Posts
Healthy Spring Feasts (And How to Shop Organic)
Pesticides and produce are unfortunately becoming a synonymous pair these days. To counter the GMO madness and encourage the happiest, healthiest you, we at the Purple Fig want to dole out some helpful grocery tips (as well as some delicious recipes!) just in time for Spring.
Read MoreThe Dirty Glove: Toilet Edition
Cleaning thoroughly, efficiently, and greenly is the name of the game here at the Purple Fig, but we all have those areas of the house that- let’s face it -nobody likes to tackle. What better way to honor those dastardly, dirty crevices then to dedicate a post about how to scrub them until they shine?
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Composting 101
For decades, the term “compost” was only synonymous with yard trimmings and stinky fertilizer. Recently, though, its reputation has blossomed within the Austin city limits, with more and more households becoming aware of not only its positive impact on the environment, but ways to become directly involved with it.
Read MoreHow to Plan A Kid’s Birthday Party in Austin
If you have a kiddo with a spring or summer birthday, party planning may be on your mind. There are a variety of party venues and vendors around Austin that cater to kids of all ages with different interests. We hope that our guide will help you get your party planning off to a great…
Read MoreGreen Cleaners for Saint Patrick’s Day
The Purple Fig is our name, but we are all about being green! We don’t just mean green in a trendy way, we mean green, as in we are passionate about making our own all-natural homemade cleaners and using microfiber cloths instead of wasting paper towels.
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SXSW ECO
SXSW Eco helps to connect business leaders, investors, innovators and designers that want to create economic, environmental and social change. The Purple Fig supports these goals because we hope to positively impact the environment by creating and using our own all-natural cleaners, helping to remove toxic and chemical waste and byproducts.
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These People Make Our World Go Round!
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! Some employers may choose to treat their employees to a special lunch or give out gift cards today. However, we feel that employees should be appreciated all year long! Fair employee practices are a huge part of our mission and how we operate.
Read MoreIs Your Home A No Shoe Zone?
In some countries and cultures it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home. In some places, like Japan or Canada, taking off your shoes before entering the home is requisite and polite. However, here in the United States, some folks might find it rude to be required to take off their shoes.…
Read MoreDo Your Cleaning Styles Clash?
How do the cleaning styles of you and your partner match-up? Here are some ways to reconcile differing cleaning styles.
Read MoreValentine’s Day Sweets
Eating out on Valentine’s Day is for amateurs and people who want to spend too much money. Make reservations for another night and resolve to eat in. Just because you are dining in, doesn’t mean you have to serve a frozen dinner. These sweet treats are the perfect way to celebrate the day with your…
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