2018 has been one of the most emotionally difficult years of my life. Torrential rains that threatened major work projects. An emotionally abusive freelance client. Overworking. Being cyber bullied to the point of panic attacks. The death of my grandmothers. …
The Gifts That Keep on Giving: Accessible Zero Waste & Sustainable Gifts with EarthHero
Sponsored collaboration with EarthHero When you first start getting into the zero waste movement, it can feel a bit counterintuitive to be buying more stuff in the name of ultimately using less stuff. But that’s a misunderstanding of the end …
Ethical, Sustainable Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019: A Comprehensive List of Sales & Coupons
Ethical, sustainable, fair trade, and eco-friendly Black Friday sales, updated for 2019
Nimble’s Sustainable Tech Charger is a Road Trip Lifesaver
Nimble’s Sustainable Tech Charger This post was sponsored by Nimble in partnership with Ethical Writers & Creatives. You’ve heard about my ancient iPhone technology, so now let me tell you about my ancient car. Goldie Locks II is a gold …
Gift Guide: The Ultimate List for Ethical & Sustainable Holiday Shopping | 50 Gift Ideas
This post was co-sponsored by brands I reached out to and contains affiliate links See the 2020 Gift Guide here: Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Fair Trade, Eco-Friendly, & Ethical Presents I decided to take the month of December off, …
Pela Compostable Phone Cases (for older phones, too)
Pela Compostable Phone Cases Sponsored by Pela Case in collaboration with the EWC. Thoughts, research, and images are my own. I have a confession: I would have liked to believe that the real reason I still use an iPhone 5c …
Greenwashing Alert: Don’t Buy Thredup’s New “Remade” Line
Update: it looks like the Remade line has disappeared from thredUP’s site without any notice. In one of the most appalling greenwashing angles I’ve ever seen, Thredup just released their “Remade” line. Contrary to its name, Remade is not remade …
Eco-Friendly Vegan Shoes I’m Loving this Fall
Fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly shoes from Po-Zu and Nicora Eco-Friendly Vegan Shoes Post contains affiliate links and I may receive commission on sales generated through these links For the last few years, I have experimented with going vegan for environmental …
The Easiest Trick Ever to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable & Satisfying
This post was written by Francesca Willow and was originally published on Ethical Unicorn, a blog about ethical fashion and social justice. Reposted with permission. There are many ways to make your approach to fashion, and your own closet, more …
Golden Henley with Tradlands
Talking about this beautiful cotton henley from Tradlands in a fall outfit.
Minimalist, Conscious Parenting: 5 Ways It Works for Me
Minimalist, Conscious Parenting This post was written by Rebecca Ballard, founder of Maven Women and all around wonderful human who I had the good fortune of spending time with in DC last month. I view my chief parenting role as that of …
The Moral Wardrobe: Grandma Was a Collector
Grandma was a collector. A child of the Great Depression, Grandma’s family kept a small homestead in Indiana. Her father was a Pentecostal preacher. She used to tell me stories of having to “wring the chickens’ necks” when it was …