Day Trips From Hanoi
Get out of the city with these top 17 day trips from Hanoi. From majestic national parks and hidden beaches to local handicraft villages, here are the best places to visit near Hanoi!
Online Thrift Stores That Sell Home Decor
Second hand home decor is not only more sustainable, but also unique. With a little creativity, you can easily upcycle someone else’s trash into something that brings you joy. So, here are the best online thrift stores that sell used home goods and furniture.
Mayraki Professional Hair Care Review
Mayraki Professional is a natural hair care brand that creates environmentally-friendly, cruelty-free, and 100% vegan products. I tested their keratin treatment system and sea salt scrub out for a month, and here are my honest thoughts and opinions!
Top Sustainable & Ethical Mother’s Day Gifts 2024
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these sustainable and ethical gifts. From locally-sourced bouquets to handmade candles, here are the top eco-friendly gifts for all types of mamas!
20 Sustainable Valentine’s Day Ideas and Gifts for 2024
Celebrate the essence of love with this sustainable Valentine’s Day gift guide. Whether you’re spending time with a partner, your friends, family, or simply treating yourself, honor the occasion with these conscious and eco-friendly choices. Here are twenty sustainable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2024.
Aisle (Period Underwear) Review - Sustainable & Ethical Underwear Review
Period underwear is a sustainable alternative to disposable menstrual products. Last year, I bought my first pair of period underwear from Aisle and they’ve completely changed the way I deal with menstruation. Below are my honest thoughts on the brand and their period underwear.
Vegamour Review - Vegan Shampoo & Conditioner Review
Vegamour is a holistic vegan hair care company that blends plant-based ingredients with clinically-tested technology to create products that promote healthy hair growth. As part of my goal to live more consciously this year, I decided to try out some clean beauty alternatives! As a result, here are my honest thoughts on their ENSO 03 Shampoo and Conditioner for Thick Hair.
8 Sustainable Fashion Organizations To Support
While shopping consciously can be a great way to start to live more sustainably, individual choices can only make so much of a difference. Environmental activism goes beyond our personal choices and it includes getting politically involved and dedicating time to collective organization so that we can maximize our impact. To help you get started, here are 8 organizations that advocate for sustainable fashion.
5 Slow Living Books By BIPOC Authors To Read Today
The most crucial part of any lifestyle shift is the practice of changing your actions to match your intentions. However, immersing yourself mentally by reading books that affirm those new perspectives can be a great way of getting grounded as well. If you’re ready to slow down your pace of life, here are 5 Books on Slow Living written by BIPOC authors to help inspire you.
5 Films on Sustainability To Watch 2024
Autumn is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for cozy season. One of my favorite things to do when the temperature drops, is to snuggle under a blanket and watch a thoughtful documentary. Here are 5 films on sustainability for you to watch this season.
top Apps That Make Sustainable Living Easier 2024
As climate anxiety grows, more and more consumers are taking direct action by making adjustments to the way that they live. One of the most helpful tools in this shift has been technology. Last year, I covered 8 Sustainable Living Apps but since then, the market has grown exponentially. Here are 5 new apps that make sustainable living easier.
Plastic Free July: Common Myths & Zero Waste Swaps You Don’t Need
Plastic Free July is a global challenge that occurs every year in July. Participants cut single-use plastics from their everyday lives and it’s a good opportunity to live a little more mindfully. This blog post will address several myths about plastic-free living and also some plastic-free swaps that you don’t need so that
Top 8 Podcasts on Sustainability To Listen To
Podcasts provide valuable industry updates in a convenient, easily digestible form, and can frequently be played when you’re doing other mindless tasks. As someone who is keen on new developments in the sustainable space, podcasts are by far my favorite method for learning new information. Here are the top 8 sustainability podcasts that you should listen to today.
8 Books On the Asian American Experience to Read Today
With the recent attacks on the elderly Asian population in America, there’s been an outcry for the acknowledgment of the Asian American experience. As someone who is hoping to do the work of unpacking the internalized racism and prejudices that I hold, I’m starting with educating myself on this shared (and also nuanced) experience. Here are 8 books by Asian Americans, for Asian Americans.
6 Tips to Minimize Your Wardrobe (and Maintain It)
Whether you’re looking to adopt a capsule wardrobe or are simply hoping to be more intentional with curating your wardrobe, applying a minimalist approach can be beneficial. Here are 6 tips to consider when minimizing your wardrobe.
20 Sustainable Fashion Resources to Consult for 2021
A big part of this sustainable fashion journey is the ongoing learning about different perspectives and conversations that are happening in this space, so here are 20 movies/podcasts/books//youtubers/and blogs for you to consult this coming year.
sustainable & Conscious Holiday Guide
The holidays are right around the corner and as there are plenty of sustainable and BIPOC-owned gift guides out there already, I thought that it would be nice to provide an alternative list of (COVID-appropriate) experiences that you could share with loved ones this season. Below is a list of 16 conscious holiday gifts and experiences for a mindful holiday season.
7 Questions To Ask When Decluttering Your Closet
Having an organized and curated closet can make the process of getting dressed easier. A streamlined and intentional selection of garments can help you to more quickly get to the core of what you’re trying to express on that particular day. Here are 7 questions to ask yourself when you are decluttering your closet.
8 Online Thrifting Platforms for Secondhand Fashion
Fall is right around the corner and as we approach this seasonal shift, you might be considering a few new items for your closet. However, before you head straight to your favorite sustainable brand, ask yourself if the items you’re looking for can be purchased secondhand. Here are 8 online thrifting platforms for secondhand fashion.
Top 8 Books to Read on Sustainability
A sustainable lifestyle is rooted partially in practice and partially in education. As an advocate for this movement, there’s a responsibility for you to educate yourself on the complex systems that have created our current climate crisis. I hope that you’ll join me in reading these 8 books on sustainability.