A few years ago, I started working on more sustainable, low-waste kitchen habits. I started with the basics (reusable shopping bags), progressed to choosing products packaged in glass rather than plastic, and eventually started buying in the bulk aisle with my own containers. And then the pandemic happened. And honestly? Some days I just couldn’t […]
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This post contains referral links to support this site, because I want to buy one of the cozy Pact cardigans I mention in this post. Pact is one of our family’s favorite ethical brands. For years we’ve turned to Pact’s organic, fair trade styles when we need socks, undies, or base layers. I’m excited about
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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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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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I think the key to lasting change is finding something that works with your lifestyle. Not everybody can fit all their trash in a mason jar or buy a Tesla, but we all have the potential to make a difference for our planet. Here are 7 things to try this Earth Day: Ditch paper towels
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Happy Easter weekend! Whether you are celebrating a sacred time or just enjoying the spring weather, I wish you days of peace and joy. A few favorite links from recent posts: My friends over at Grove & Bay are giving away beautiful, new jewelry from Faire Collection. If you aren’t familiar with Grove & Bay,
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We’re finishing up our vegan series today with a round-up of cruelty-free shoe brands. While vegan brands are known for animal-friendly products, most of the companies I found seek to be kind to their workers and the environment as well. From top left: 1. Heeled Bootie from Will’s Vegan Shoes: This stunning shoe is designed
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This post contains affiliate and referral links to support this site. If you love purses but don’t love leather, you don’t have to be limited in your accessory options. Here are some of my favorite vegan purse styles: Colour Block Tote from Vilma Boutique: Vilma bags are made at a workshop in Greece with cruelty-free
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