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10 ethical brands I love

10 ethical brands I love

A little while into my adventure of shopping consciously, I realized that I’d need a quick reference list of brands and what they sell. That way, any time something got worn out, I could replace it without too much hunting online. I haven’t bought from …

I didn’t think I was going hardwood

I didn’t think I was going hardwood

I’m the kind of person that would have found a creative solution around the (old, a bit spotty) beige carpet in the living room, and linoleum in the kitchen. I had it all planned out. Jute rug layered with mudcloth on an angle – and …

Pears are underrated.

Pears are underrated.

On Sunday night by the stovetop light I meditate to the rhythm of the cutting board knife metronome tapping out a culinary dance. I study the smooth indents left by pear seeds think of how these fruits are my sisters our bodies speak soft languages …

The struggle for boots was real.

The struggle for boots was real.

Shortly after I decided to shop responsibly, I realized I needed to replace nearly all of my shoes. Can someone tell me why mine wear out SO fast? Now here’s the deal. Ethical shoes are NOT cheap. Which I am totally fine with.   Shoes …

It’s the woman’s march today.

It’s the woman’s march today.

Often I struggle with the polarity of my identity. Today I turned this over and over and digested it. Here’s what came out.   –   I think about how my privilege and my woman-ness clash up against each other have conversations while I sleep …