I received my first-ever necklace as a birthday gift when I was 13. It was half a heart, serrated down the middle, with “BE FRI” inscribed in silver. A present from my-then BFF; she wore the other half with the word “ST END.” I’m not sure what ever happened to that necklace, but I likely …
Romantasy novels have taken the world by storm. Look around any plane or coffee shop and you’ll see so many people (mainly women) engrossed in a thick paperback, its bold cover art featuring the genre’s hallmarks: Red or black roses; swords crossing crowns; dragon wings engulfed in flames; a thorny vine dripping artfully in blood. …
You know when you wake up one morning and smell cool weather in the air? It’s the kind of day when you pull a sweater over your pajamas before making coffee. When it happens, you’d be forgiven for ducking out of work early to shop for a new blanket. And it’s practically your duty to spend your …
Media To Better Understand One Another One billion people (or the equivalent of 15 percent of the global population) experience a form of disability. For some, it’s more overt, and for others, it’s completely unseen as an invisible disability. Almost all of these experiences are underrepresented in mainstream media, and this kind of ableism hurts …
What Is Corporate Social Responsibility? As the Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and climate justice movements continue to gain momentum, businesses are forced to address their practices and their values. Does a company’s leadership reflect who they serve when it comes to inclusion? Do marginalized communities feel welcome in a particular shop or space? Are global …
I tried these organic baby clothes brands with my little ones ages 15 months and 3.5 years old. These are my notes on comfort, durability, and brand ethics. There’s no way around it, kids are hard on clothes — which is why when shopping for mine I typically shop secondhand. But when I am looking …
While pregnant, we know that the substances we consume are vital to our health. But we don’t often consider how topical products affect our babies too. Our skin absorbs about 60 percent of topical applications! So, parents-to-be must be extra vigilant in finding nontoxic skincare and cosmetics. What ingredients should you look for when shopping …
I’m having my first baby — even typing those words feels surreal. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and something I had hoped and prayed for over the course of eight long years of fertility struggles, ever since my breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. When I finally saw those two pink lines, it felt surreal, like I had arrived in …
I caught Zzzs in sustainable sleepwear from brands that are organic, eco-friendly, and size-inclusive. These are my reviews of fit and comfort for each. When it comes to pajamas, I’ve never been much of an old t-shirt and gym shorts kind of gal — maybe it’s because I work from home, but I want whatever …
Renting Maternity Dresses For Your Bump Sourcing sustainable maternity apparel can be tricky. When pregnancy lasts for only nine months (and during those nine months your body is continually changing), it’s difficult to invest in a piece that you can wear over and over again. Even if you choose to have more than one child, …