Sourcing cotton is typically a draining and wasteful process, needing 20,000 liters for just two pounds of cotton. With non-organic cotton sheets as the norm in many households, imagine the waste and water used for your king-sized bed alone! But there are sustainable (and even softer) alternatives: Tencel and bamboo. Bamboo and Tencel (from eucalyptus) …
In a time before smartphones (or even cell phones), I relied on a small clock radio to wake me to whatever song happened to be playing. Sometimes I’d even catch jingles of local advertisers—my fellow midwesterners know that the Menard’s song hits differently at 6AM on a Tuesday. Still, I miss those days of static-filled radio waking …
The unofficial start to summer is this weekend, and you’ll find many of us here in the US spending time with family, friends, and loved ones over this long weekend. You’ll also see Memorial Day sales everywhere—from storefronts to websites, many brands use this moment for cutting prices before the new season. If there’s a …
When it comes to our locks, sometimes we want to switch up our look with a new cut and color. But many regular hair dye formulas include six ingredients that can be harmful to our health, often called the ‘big six’: ammonia, resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, PPD, and gluten. That’s why we’ve searched high and low …
We’ve researched and tried dozens of the best kombucha brands — these are our top picks that use organic and locally sourced ingredients and are low in sugar so you get the most benefit. Beyond being tasty and trendy, kombucha is a gut-friendly functional drink. This fermented beverage is made from a blend of tea, …
As we move into fall, we’re eagerly returning to our favorite fashion staple: boots. Comfortable, durable and stylish boots are the easiest way to take our outfit to the next level. If you’re looking for men’s boots—whether for yourself or a loved one—we can guarantee you’ll find a style you like here, including cowboy, vegan, …
I have a complicated relationship with shoes. Or more specifically, there’s a significant gap between what kind of shoes I am attracted to (tall, cute details like buckles or laces, with an easily stained but gorgeous material) and the kind of shoes that are actually appropriate for my lifestyle (slip-on, weather- and toddler-resistant, something between …
As I’m settling into my thirties, I’m surprised at how quickly all the trends from my youth have circled back into style — high-waisted jeans, Doc Martens, even peasant tops. Trends really are cyclical and most of those trends were already recycled before I wore them in high school. (I remember my own mother was …
We’ve researched and tested dozens of organic leggings — these are our favorite options for their natural materials, comfort and ethics across a range of price points. Leggings are our all-day comfort clothing staple, whether we’re on Zoom meetings (business up top, cozy down low), watching our favorite Netflix series, or staying grounded and focused with a …
If you’ve ever suffered from dry skin or scalp, eczema, or brittle strands, hard water may be to blame. An estimated 85% of the US water supply is considered “hard water,” aka water with extra minerals. While not all minerals in hard water are dangerous, there is the potential for contaminants like heavy metals. You’ll often see those same effects of …