This post contains affiliate links to support this site. I can’t believe summer is over, but this morning I sent my two guys off to school. Our major purchase this year is a new backpack for my oldest son. We found a made-in-the-USA brand on Amazon with a reasonable price and good reviews. I’m curious […]
I’ve had a slow posting schedule this summer due to kids and swimming and, well, LIFE, but I had to type out a quick post to tell you guys about some awesome sales happening right now. Brands with asterisks (*) denote affiliate links; I want to be transparent about the ways I earn money through
This post is written in partnership with Wallis Evera, who sent me a free product to review. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own. My sustainability journey mostly focuses on working conditions, but one area in which I continue to learn is natural fabrics. Canadian brand Wallis Evera is bringing sophistication to
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I was provided a product to review in exchange for this post. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own. While I’m keenly aware of who makes my clothes, I don’t always give much thought to what makes my clothes. Closet staples like acrylic and polyvester are made from petroleum. Conventional cotton
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Once upon a time, I was a small business owner. Young, passionate, and ready to change the world, I left corporate America looking for more meaning and purpose. I started a business. I closed that business. And in the mix of hard work and long hours, I learned a few lessons along the way. 1. Save
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This post contains affiliate links to support this site. The weather is warm, school is almost out, and I’m thinking about summer fashion. Check out the outfit of my dreams below, followed by some more realistic options. My dream outfit for summer adventures is this fair trade shirt dress from UK-based Bibico, a handmade fedora
Happy Star Wars Day! In December 2015, the Star Wars universe got a new movie — and a new heroine. And her boots are ethically made. Rey’s signature boots are from Po-Zu, a shoe brand specializing in sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing. Po-Zu’s design materials include chromium-free leather, Piñatex, wool, and organic cotton. Their Portugal-based
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Dear Beautiful Dress, I remember when I bought you, almost twenty years ago. I needed a black dress for chorale concerts. I was in college and trying to find who I was. I wanted to stand out and fit in. I wanted to be special but not in the spotlight. When I saw you in
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This is an almost-love story. A tale of missed opportunities and what could have been. Several years ago I ordered a pair of classic Oxfords. I never wore them as much as I thought I would — they came with frumpy bows and weren’t in style at the time. I wore them maybe twice a
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Ever try on a piece of clothing and just know? I knew with these pants. One night at a Liz Alig trunk show, we were trying on various styles when brand founder Elizabeth Roney suggested I try on these crazy, printed pants. And I was in love. I didn’t buy them — not right away. They
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