A Year of Dramatic Change 2020 was the first year since 2014 that I eased up a little on my ethical and sustainable shopping habits. The reasons were multi-fold, and I spent a lot of time mulling it over and …
Sustainable Black Friday Sales (+ Cyber Monday)
See the 2021 guide here Sustainable Black Friday Sales 2020 Scroll down for the most updated list of ethical and sustainable seasonal sales, including fair trade, organic, low waste, and eco-friendly brands offering sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. …
Daria Day Gemstone Jewelry: This Too Will Pass Pendant
This post was sponsored by Daria Day. Read on for a discount code. This Too Will Pass I associate the phrase, “This too shall pass,” with Lord of the Rings, but many assume it originated in the Bible. In reality, …
What is Colonialism? A Thanksgiving Reflection
What is colonialism and how does it contribute to white privilege, supremacy, and continuing violence against BIPOC? A Thanksgiving Reflection.
Sustainable Long Sleeve T-Shirts For Layering
Where to find sustainable long sleeve t-shirts for women, men, kids, and more. Includes unisex styles and plus size options.
Until Today
Until Today is a poem about learning lessons about life’s bitterness and looking for comfort in a cup of black coffee.
Sustainable Small Hoop Earrings Guide: Jewelry to Wear with a Mask
Earrings You Can Wear with a Mask In the grand scheme of things, finding the right kind of earrings to wear with a face mask is low on the list of crises. But what we wear creates a narrative about …
Defiantly Pursuing Hope in Political Conversations
This post was originally published in 2018 and was republished in October 2020 with the Presidential election on the horizon. Pursuing Hope in Political Conversations The US political climate in the Trump age is burdensome to say the least. Fear …
5 Ways to Style White Boots This Fall
5 Ways to Style White Boots Sometime around 2017, I got the bug. I wanted a pair of white boots, but my requirements turned out to negate almost all boots on the market. I wanted them to be more mod …
Is Hemp a Sustainable Textile? Half the Footprint, Twice the Durability
Today I’m sharing a sponsored guest post written in collaboration with 8000Kicks, an upcoming Portuguese shoe brand that manufactures waterproof, hemp shoes. Edits and citations provided by me. Why Hemp is a Sustainable Textile What is Hemp? Hemp comes from …
Thoughtful Style | Puffed Sleeves & Sela Designs Review
Who Wore It Better? I grew up watching the Megan Follows version of Anne of Green Gables at least once a week for what seemed like years on end. There is much to love about this adaptation – Gilbert Blythe …
Caring for Dry Skin in Fall & Winter: 3 Gentle Products
Caring for Fall & Winter Skin As the pandemic has worn on and I’ve spent virtually every social occasion outside (all except for some virtual meet-ups), I finally decided to reembark on the search for a mineral sunscreen for my …