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Celebrate ethical fashion and fall style with this guide to ethical fall accessories! Discover ethical brands celebrating fair fashion and modern design in this guide featuring beanies, purses, jewelry, scarves, hair pins, & more.
With the seasons changing and temperatures becoming chilly, it's important to have a good go-to sweatshirt. While cotton sweatshirts are a popular choice due to breathability and affordability, conventional cotton is not always the best choice for the environment. Let's explore the benefits of organic cotton and a few comfy organic cotton sweatshirt brands to try.
I tried to make a Facebook post linking to my blog and was told I was “out of links.” The new Meta One policy is trying to get small businesses to pay to post links to their own websites.
The past few holiday seasons I’ve typically been living in a dorm or smaller apartment, so I haven’t had too many Christmas decorations. This morning I spent a few hours browsing the internet to figure out how to decorate ethically and sustainably. I wanted to invest in quality Christmas decorations that would last us years. Here are a few places I found that might be of interest to you if you’re looking to spruce up your tree with a touch of ethical and sustainable goodness.
There is a chill in the air and it’s time to break out those fall sweaters. If your sweaters are loved to a point of no return and you’re in the market for some new fall clothes, I encourage you to check out this guide. This guide features sweaters made with organic cotton, fair trade practices, recycled materials, and more. Most of the sweaters featured in this guide are under $100.
Discover why supporting your local coffee shop benefits your community, local economy, and coffee experience.
Looking for socially responsible brands to shop? I’ve got you covered! There are so many brand making a positive impact through ethical craftsmanship, sustainable initiatives, and giving back! Taking part in a socially responsible lifestyle can be as easy as supporting socially responsible brands! Here are 100+ socially responsible brands to LOVE! This list has socially responsible clothing brands, accessories, home goods, wines, and more!
Labor Day weekend is known for sales that celebrate the back to school rush. If you choose to celebrate Labor Day by shopping, please shop responsibly! To make this easier we’ve made a list of the best Labor Day weekend sales from ethical & sustainable brands!
Call me uncool, but I hate trends. From the pressure to buy more to the urge to keep up, being trendy is not for me.
This guide helps conscious consumers learn what to look for what shopping for new pieces and features some eco-friendly jewelry brands leading the way with their accessories complimenting the rise of sustainable fashion. I’ve even included some of my favorite jewelry brands and which pieces I own!
I’ve been researching brands, reviewing products, and participating in conscious consumerism for over a decade! Here are all the eco products I’ve reviewed.
This organic food guide will explore what olive oil is, how it's made, different types of olive oil, and some of the best olive oil brands including a few that I've tried and love!
Stay cool & stylish this summer in an organic cotton sundress! Organic cotton is better for the environment, for your skin, and great for keeping cool in the heat. This list features affordable ethical clothing brands that focus on sustainable materials while being budget friendly. These sustainable brands are sure to add a pop of color to your closet.
Summer style is here and we’re ready to accessorize those comfy sundresses and basic tees! Celebrate ethical fashion and warmer weather with these sustainably made accessories including eco-friendly sunglasses, sustainable bags for the beach, fair trade necklaces for flair, and more. Support these small businesses and your socially responsible values while looking great this summer.
I’m excited to share my review this knife set including what I did and what I did not love about these knives.
When shopping for seafood in the grocery store or online, you may have come across the terms wild-caught and farm-raised. These terms have caused debate about which is healthier, more sustainable, and the most eco-friendly.
As with many such debates, the answers for the best choice are not clear-cut. Both options have their pros and cons and we need to understand the nuances of both and strike a balance between them in our diets.
Let's explore some eco-friendly materials to look for in kid's clothing and meet some ethical children's clothing brands using sustainable materials.
Stay styling this summer with the perfect pair of eco-friendly sunglasses. This guide features six socially responsible brands crafting sunglasses with sustainable materials.
We’ve put together this guide that details everything we know about sunscreen and its effects on the environment, as well as some tips to help you stay safe in the sun – the eco-friendly way.
Underwear is something you don’t want to mess around with. It’s important to wear clean materials around sensitive parts. Let’s explore the importance of these natural fibers and some of the best organic cotton underwear brands.
With the weather getting nicer we’re all ready to get outside! Depending on where you live, bugs can be a real bummer. I know from growing up in Texas mosquito bites are no fun and that’s why it’s so important to find a good bug spray that actually works. As consumers we rarely stop to think what’s in these sprays that bugs don’t like? Is bug spray safe for humans and for the environment? Let’s explore DEET based bug sprays and natural bug spray alternatives.
Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift? Check out these ethical and sustainable gift ideas for dad! All of these ethical brands are encouraging consumers to share a story and care about the greater good! Dad is sure to love these goods!
It’s always hard to know where to start when looking for eco-friendly non-toxic cookware, which is why I’ve put together a list of seven brands using safer materials, more conscious options for a nonstick surface, and a great option for cooks everywhere.
Sometimes it's a struggle when you're trying to be a conscious consumer and your friends aren't on board. When my friends go to the mall, I love tagging along for the social experience, but often times it leaves me feeling sad that there is SO much fast fashion. Sometimes it makes me feel that no matter how hard I work to inform people, it's not gonna change. So I thought of a few fun ways to get your friends excited about sustainable fashion, get the conscious conversation started, and socialize with your crew.
Let’s explore the concept of sustainable clothing, discuss the drawbacks of regular men's clothing, highlight eco-friendly materials to look for, and meet some of the best sustainable clothing brands for men.
If you’re looking for somewhere that blends luxury and nature, Headlands Lodge could be the perfect place.
With the warmer weather shorts are in season again! Finding sustainable shorts that are ethically made can be a challenge! Our ethical style guide is here to help! Let’s explore some great eco-friendly materials to look for, some sustainable brands, and a few short recommendations that I’ve been loving this summer. We’re chatting exercise shorts, denim shorts, style forward shorts, and more!
This Caraway pan review is on-going. I first published the review in 2021 when I was gifted the pans and have updated it on how the pans are holding up, how long they lasted, and when I parted ways with my original set of Caraway cookware.
By using your purchase power to support Black owned businesses, you’re investing in Black communities.
Fall dresses are a great way to celebrate ethical fashion and the start of chilly weather. Get excited for olives, deep reds, and neutral tones as we explore ethical and sustainable dresses for fall! This guide features some incredible socially responsible brands that are sweatshop free and focus on eco-friendly materials. If you choose to purchase new clothing this fall, I encourage you to consider these clothing brands.