My life is more and more kid-adjacent these days. I have a new niece and most of my friends have young children now. But without kids of my own, I don’t always pay a lot of attention to what’s happening …
How Ethical is Your Tech? Sustainable Tech Alternatives
How Ethical is Your Tech? While the fashion industry has made significant inroads when it comes to supply chain transparency, the same cannot be said about the tech industry. So, how ethical is your tech, really? I think that it …
A Thrifted Pink Blazer
A Thrifted Pink Blazer I picked up this peachy-pink blazer at Savers for $6.00. It feels like a linen blend, with just the right amount of drape. And it has slightly dramatic shoulder pads that give it vintage vibes without …
Sustainable and Ethical Blogs: 13 to Read in 2022
Best Sustainable and Ethical Blogs (for People Who Still Read Them) In 2021, reading a real live sustainable and ethical blog is not as novel as it used to be. Instead, most content creators find their communities on social media …
A Week of Thoughtful Outfits: Early Summer Roundup
Thoughtful Summer Outfits Roundup Since I haven’t done an outfit post in what feels like forever, I decided to do a roundup of a week’s worth of outfits. As I talked about a couple weeks ago, I’ve been feeling a …
Fair Trade Brands That Support High Risk Artisans
Fair Trade Brands That Support Artisans in India, Palestine, & More Sometimes it feels like fair trade is dead. I don’t mean that literally, as you’ll see from the recommendations in this post. But from a trend and keyword perspective, …
In Search of Lost Style
In Search of Lost Style Is anyone else experiencing the whiplash of the world “opening back up,” as they say? I am fully vaccinated now. And I know that’s far from true for millions of people across the globe. But …
Top Mineral Sunscreen for Face and Body
Mineral Sunscreen for Face and Body For the last, I dunno, lifetime I have been on the hunt for a mineral sunscreen that will spread thinly and evenly on my face. While chemical sunscreens typically provide a much smoother effect …
Sustainable and Ethical Shorts: 12 Better Brands
Sustainable and Ethical Shorts It’s cut-off season. I don’t wear shorts to work, but having a couple sturdy and sporty pairs to wear on hikes, lazy weekends, and summer retreats makes the summer run smoother. We’ve been experiencing a heat …
Is Recycled Plastic Clothing Sustainable?
This post was originally published in August 2019 and was republished with updates in May 2021. This post contains affiliate links. Is Recycled Plastic Clothing Sustainable? The “sustainable” fashion world is having a moment with recycled textiles, namely those made …
Ponto Footwear Review: Styled 2 Ways
Ponto Footwear is a new sustainable footwear brand that offers one unisex shoe made with recycled and biodegradable materials. Ponto Footwear Review I found Ponto Footwear through an Instagram ad late last year and immediately added them to some of …
Biden and the Border Crisis
This article on Biden and the Border Crisis was written by Joy Athanasiou, a Denver-based attorney and political consultant specializing in lobbying and advocacy. She also is my first cousin, once removed! Biden and the Border Crisis The “Border Crisis” once …