Now that three (three!) of my best friends are welcoming their first babies this summer, I'm pretty much never not looking up handmade baby clothes on Etsy. Plus, over the years, I've come across tons of adorable sustainable children's clothing brands, and yes, a lot of them are just as pricey as their adult counterparts. Which isn't exactly something every new parent on a budget hopes for. While it's important to acknowledge why sustainable clothing costs more than fast fashion (ie ensuring ... Read More
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11 Most Affordable Ethical Clothing Brands
I've wanted to share my favorite affordable ethical clothing brands for such a long time now, but I didn't want them all to be minimalist companies lacking in color and variety. Because I know that's not the only affordable and sustainable fashion out there! Here we've rounded up brands that offer most basics for under $100 and most clothing in general for under $200. This is about as affordable as it gets for (new) ethical fashion--if we want a more sustainable world, we need to ditch the ... Read More
12 Expertly Curated Online Boutiques for Sustainable Home Decor
When I started blogging about green living and sustainable home decor back in 2015, it felt like I was always linking to the same five shops. There were plenty of options, but you really had to dig to find them. Reflecting on that time reminds me that while things seem to be moving at an imperceptible pace (and sometimes completely backwards, thanks, prez) in terms of society's dedication to sustainability, they truly are moving. Still, anyone new to sustainable living will soon find how much ... 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