October is my favorite month. A time for hockey, bonfires with s’mores, fall festivals, friends, and — of course — fair trade. October is Fair Trade Month, which means fun sales and product launches from several sustainable companies. The Root Collective officially launched their gorgeous Millie smoking shoes, and they are offering 20% off purchases […]
Exercise balances my mood, keeps me healthy, and makes up for all that sugar I consume (kidding…..mostly…..). Until recently, though, my workout uniform consisted of huge, raggedy yoga pants plus oversize t-shirts. Let me tell you, dancing and downward-dogging is not easy with all that extra fabric. And with school drop-off, errands, and chores, I might
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My post on why I don’t shop at thrift stores struck a chord with several of you. Happily for those of us who are thrift-challenged, Let’s Be Fair has a terrific post on How to Score at the Thrift Store. Remember how I was wishing for a Stitch-Fix-like service for second-hand clothes? It exists! I
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I’m going to tell you guys a secret. I don’t thrift shop for clothes. I don’t thrift for MY clothes that is. I’m happy to find school attire for my kids at a thrift store any day. And home decor, sure, that works. But I can’t thrift. Because…..I have no style. Well, I do have
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What if the shirts we wear speak not just to those around us, but also to the people who make them? The Parative Project is using shirts to take two messages — “You are loved” and “Our freedom is tied together” to survivors of human trafficking in India. Drew Oxley has been in the business of
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Pictured above: Organic cotton polo shirt from EcoOutfitters and fair trade corduroy pants from Eternal Creations. What’s harder than finding ethically made clothes for kids? Finding ethically made clothes for school. My son’s school has specific required attire: solid-color collared shirts with khaki, navy, or black pants, with jeans as an extra option, plus
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Shirt: Everlane* (sweatshop-free) | Shorts: Everlane | Tote: Nisolo* (made with transparency) | Shoes: Nisolo | Bracelets: Noonday Collection (similar) and Wakami (fair trade) I was first introduced to Everlane by my friend Mandy, who told me about their $15, made-in-the-USA tees. I quickly became a fan of the brand’s simple wardrobe pieces. When Everlane
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I’ve been finding every excuse to stay outside this month. This week that involved a spur-of-the-moment landscaping project plus swimming at the neighborhood pool. Summer means I find a little less time to clean the house and a little more time to read novels. Lots of time to watch my boys dress up as Star
Shirt: Liz Alig (fair trade) | Jeans: Hudson (made in the USA) | Clutch: FashionABLE* (made with transparency) | Shoes: The Root Collective* (fair trade) | Headband: Banded (charitable cause) Happy Independence Day! I’m feeling thankful today to live in comfort and safety in the US, and I’m grateful to those who have worked so hard
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I’ve found (and purchased) some terrific one-piece swimsuits, but the perfect two-piece has eluded me. I want it to be modest, but ethical — oh, and under $100. Good luck, eh? A few months ago, I spied a lovely suit on a shopping site. It was listed as made-in-the-USA, but it was a bit pricey
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