When writing a recent feature for Curl Magazine, I got to learn about the work of Essie Justice Group, a nonprofit that works with women with incarcerated loved ones. The Isolation of Incarceration A 2019 study found that almost 45 percent of Americans have experienced the incarceration of an immediate family member. Despite this staggering […]
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Here’s what I’m learning: antiracist work needs to become part of my everyday life. I’m looking for ways to take small steps each day, and today I want to share a few of those resources here. I’m posting these links without further comments because they stand on their own. I started to write anecdotes about
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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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Ten years ago, when I set out to change the world with a small, neighborhood business, I heard about a company called Thistle Farms. Based in my hometown of Nashville, Thistle Farms was a small offshoot of Magdalene House, a rehabilitation program for women recovering from life on the streets. I don’t remember how I
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Who’s ready to help fight human trafficking? It’s everywhere. It can feel unstoppable. So what do we do? I need you to walk with me next month. I’m joining Step Into Their Shoes, a campaign to raise $50,000 for Thistle Farms by walking 50,000 steps each week in October. Here are the details: 1. How
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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
A friend once told me that her immigrant father loves Valentine’s Day. He thinks the idea of a holiday that encourages us to love one another is beautiful. I usually dismiss Valentine’s as a commercial holiday designed to sell chocolates, but my friend’s story reminds me I can choose to find a deeper meaning. With
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Looking for ways to share your values everywhere you go? Sustainable fashion is a great way to wear your worldview, but if you need something a little louder, check out these statement tees: 100% Human from Everlane: Made at a factory in Los Angeles. For every shirt sold, Everlane will donate $5 to the ACLU.
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Looking for last-minute gifts? Amazon Prime to the rescue! You can still find sustainable, thoughtful gift ideas slated to arrive before Christmas with Amazon’s handy two-day shipping. The items below are made with care and are estimated to have a pre-Christmas arrival date. Remember, though, just in case, double-check shipping times before ordering. Novica Cotton Hammock —
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Still searching for that perfect gift for someone in your life? Check out these under-$50 gifts that have more to them than materialism: Body Balm from beelove: This gentle balm is formulated with beeswax and oils to soothe dry skin. I love beelove’s mission to provide employment to the formerly incarcerated (check out my friend
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