Every year, when my boys begin to contemplate costume ideas, I have one thought: “How can we do this as cheaply as possible?” I don’t know if it’s from a family history of frugality or my reluctance to buy extra plastic, but scraping together unique costumes has become a tradition with our kids. Here are […]
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Our country was founded on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but we struggle again and again to provide these things to everyone within our land. Holding to the ideals of the United States of America means working to improve our nation until freedom reaches from sea to shining sea, and from border to
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Today marks the start of Plastic-Free July, a challenge to reduce our dependence on single-use plastics. I tend not to worry about my plastic consumption when I can throw those bottles and containers into the recycle bin. But what happens when the recycling system stops working? Plastic can feel like someone else’s problem, but with
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This article includes affiliate links to support this site. If you are one of the countless women the fashion industry designates as “plus-size,” you may feel out of luck when it comes to a sustainable wardrobe. Lack of size diversity has plagued sustainable fashion for years. Happily, an increasing number of ethical clothing brands are
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Referral and affiliate links are used in this post to support this site. Remember when ethical denim was hard to find? For years, shopping for jeans with sustainable manufacturing ethics meant unfamiliar brands and overseas shipping. Now, with new players entering the field, ethical jeans are more stylish and accessible than ever. Here are my top denim
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My family loves visiting the Nashville Zoo. In the last few years, I’ve watched our zoo transform from a fun, local attraction to a world-class conservation facility. If you’ve never been to the Nashville Zoo, or if you haven’t been lately, now is the time to sample what the zoo has to offer.
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Do you know someone who inspires you with their commitment, day after day? With friendship and examples of perseverance, my friends Adam and Caroline Lee encourage me in living a healthier lifestyle. Adam is a personal trainer and nutrition coach with 28:Tenn Fitness. Today I’m excited to share with you his post on five key habits
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Our family is serious about travel. When we decided to visit Washington, D.C., we researched attractions, made lists, and spent months fine tuning our plan. Here are five tips for making your trip the best it can be — PLUS the one money-saving idea I wish I’d known from the beginning. Make a Schedule When planning
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This blog post includes affiliate links to support this site. Any month can be right for a gift, but certain seasons bring extra pressure to find something meaningful. Whether you are looking to buy or just window shopping, brighten your day with these do-good choices. Uncommon Goods Earth and Beyond Bracelets–Show some love to your
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Does anyone else try to be small? I’m 5’8 and curvy, and I’ve been that way since middle school. Pictures from my teenage years show me slumped over, trying to be smaller. I didn’t want to stand out. It was too scary. Even now, I’m scared to take up space. What if someone sees me?