Hi, friends! We've been working on a collection of gift guides for the holidays which we're SUPER excited about because it means we get to give a shout out to all of the sustainable brands we've seen over the year! We save so, so many independent designers on Instagram and even though we can't connect with every single one on a personal level, we're always looking for ways to share their work. Ever since my first sustainable living blog back in 2014 (and actually, way before that when I used to ... Read More
Wellness
10 Acts of Self Care That Don’t Require a Purchase
Self care is about doing those things that are good for you (and that you might even enjoy) but don't truly appreciate until after. If it was merely an instant gratification thing, we'd all be masters of self care. It's a shame, then, that so many self care tips suggest heading to the salon or laying on a face mask. Don't get me wrong, we love both of those things, but effective self care shouldn't require a purchase be made. Instead, it should help you increase mindfulness, adopt healthy ... Read More
Back to Basics: 11 Natural, Women Owned, Palm-Oil Free Bar Soap Brands
When I originally set out to write a post on biodegradable soap, I didn't intend on palm oil being the subject. Honestly, I just love a good, effective natural skincare product all wrapped in some pretty, sustainable packaging. That's it. It's a light and fun Friday-afternoon kind of blog read, and palm oil is, well, not. Unfortunately, just like when I first started boycotting pantry ingredients and other foods containing palm oil, the more soap brands I came across, the more palm oil I found. ... Read More
15 Clean, Cruelty Free Nail Polish Brands
Fellow bloggers, can we talk about how roundup posts always seem so fun, so easy (you've got a million ideas for reccs swirling in your head before you approach the keyboard), and like a really cool way to share something new with readers? Five hours later... Ugh. Such a tedious task! Here, I was really on the hunt for a few lesser-known brands—sure, I want anyone who doesn't know about tenoverten and NCLA to discover their awesomeness—but there's nothing like coming across something you've ... Read More
The Most Important Lesson I Learned from Marie Kondo
It's gratitude. You can all click out now. You're welcome. (Did I just kill this post?) I did watch a few episodes of Marie Kondo's Tidying Up on Netflix. It was cute. The families were sweet. I did tear up a bit, when watching during PMS. I also realized, god forbid, that it could use like 5% of the drama that Hoarders had. Maybe a few flashbacks, you know? What I'm saying is that I didn't learn a ton from it, though I do think her methods are effective for keeping things organized, if ... Read More
It’s Time We Prioritized Experience as a Form of Self Care
When I moved to Seattle last year, I knew I needed to commit to forming new creative connections. Having a solid personal community in the PNW was the #1 reason we left California—I mean, it wasn't the beaches—but I knew I needed to put myself out there and find "my people" if I was actually going to build my empire (AKA copywriting biz), here in the land of trees and fresh air and water. A friend invited me to join her at a Social Creative workshop, so I signed up to create a macrame plant ... Read More