If you’ve ever been inside of a Goodwill or other donation-based thrift/charity shop, chances are that you’ve seen an abundance of old sorority shirts, sports team jerseys, 5k race shirts, and other items that no one seems to want. Maybe you’ve got a untouched pile of these shirts in the back of your closet. If …
I’m a sucker for online *window* shopping ethical and sustainable brands that I KNOW are just way out of my price range. From conversations I’ve had with many of you, I know I’m not alone in this. Sometimes it can feel like supporting sustainable and ethical brands is only possible for people who don’t have …
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Tis the season of giving. Americans will spend roughly $465 BILLION on Christmas gifts EACH YEAR. What if this money was spent on gifts that give back and are eco-friendly?! This season, make a difference by giving gifts that give back to the environment and support ethical companies. Checkout these eco-friendly stocking stuffers for gifting! …
(This is a collaborative post that includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, the author may receive commission from the purchase, at no additional cost to the customer. This helps keep my blog going! xx) If you’re like most people, then you consider charitable giving to be a …
Purchase these shirts– 100% of profits will go to a 501(c)3 certified charity called Kids in Need of Defense! Like most people, I was struck by the egregious circumstances caused by the zero tolerance policy. As a Texan, (wow it’s weird to call myself that), I felt even more helpless to act because so …
(This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that if you make a purchase through a link, I might get a small commission from that purchase, at no additional cost to you. This keeps my blog running!) Ahh… summer. Whether you’re a parent whose kids are now out of school, a college student temporarily unburdened from the …
Shop Pura Vida Bracelets, hand made by local artisans!- 10% of profits go to respective charities! Do you remember that Friends episode where Phoebe and Joey are in a philosophical standoff? The question at hand- is really such thing as a selfless good deed? via GIPHY This episode, although comedic in nature, provided me …
What do you get a kid who has everything? Another toy in their box is likely destined for a short life before being stowed away never to see the light of day again. This short life of material things is unfortunately pervasive during Christmastime. Whether we like it or not, gift giving has become a …
Beware: I’m about to get up on my soapbox and start singing “Where Are You, Christmas?” like Cindy Lou Who so masterfully does in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Really though— it’s easy to be bombarded by commercials, crazy sales, and wishlists at this time of the year. Let’s try to revive the reason for the …
Following the crazy sales and holiday rush that accompany Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes an increasingly popular day- Giving Tuesday. As stated on its website, “#GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them …
