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.
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.
Chatty Life Update - Winter 2021
Hello friends! I’m long overdue for a life update on this blog, so this extra short post will cover a few of my intentions and reflections as we move into the winter season.
Summer Reflections & Autumn Intentions
Hello autumn! Summer is officially over and we’re now in the middle of autumn. I’m a few weeks late, but I figured that now would be a great time to reflect on how the summer season went and set intentions for the current fall season.
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.
Why Free Time Feels So Uncomfortable
Why do we say that we hate work and need time away from work, but continue to throw ourselves into more work when free time is presented? Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about work-life balance and specifically, on why free time feels so uncomfortable.
Taipei Taiwan Lockdown Routine
Taiwan has been in a Level 3 Lockdown since May 15th. It’s pretty surreal to be experiencing the shut-down of all local activities for the second time, but the upside of this experience is that I already have routines established from the first go-around. This post will cover some of those daily moments as well as some scenes from a *more quiet* Taipei.
How I Combat Creative Blocks
Anyone who works with creativity can tell you—it’s fickle and hard to control. There are times when the inspiration flows and ideas come easily, and alternatively, there are times when you sit there for hours and get absolutely nothing done. As an exercise, I’m taking today to just reflect on tactics that I use to combat creative blocks.
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
How I've Been Combating Content Creation Burnout
Between balancing a full-time job in social media and creating content for this space, I frequently find myself on the fringe of burnout. Not only is spending time in a digital space taxing on the body, but the ceaseless stream of media is stressful for the nervous system as well. When I start to feel burnt out, here’s what I do to reset.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainable Service Review: Ecosia
Ecosia is a search engine that uses its ad revenue to plant trees in regions that need it the most. I’ve been using this search engine instead of Google for the past month and today’s blog post will cover my thoughts and experiences with it.
Joseph & Stacey Handbag Review
Joseph & Stacey is a Seoul-based Korean leather design and handbags company. Their bags are high quality, have a unique tie to Asian aesthetics, and best of all, are ethically produced. I was gifted two bags to review for the Spring/Summer 2019 season and here are my thoughts!
2 Last-Minute Sustainable Halloween Costume Ideas
Have you ever noticed that we spend hundreds of dollars on a Halloween costume that we only ever wear once? Here are two super quick, super easy, and super chic sustainable Halloween ideas that feature clothes you probably already have in your closet.