“Networking” sounds awful, right? At first blush, most of us think it’s fake and scummy, not to mention overwhelming and intimidating. For working parents, the time commitment alone of traditional networking (those after work dinner or drinks events) feels nearly impossible and, at best, a downright drag on our family life. Fear not… there’s a better way! For the first…
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Can you advocate for zero waste, ethical, eco-friendly or minimalist lifestyle principles if your life doesn’t fully embody them? Don’t you have to practice what you preach?! I often reflect on whether or not it’s fair for me to be a “mainstream minimalism” influencer. We don’t live an entirely zero waste lifestyle. I make purchases that aren’t ethical. I don’t…
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Can you imagine living without running water? It’s hard to fathom; most of us take the water coming from our tap for granted. It just keeps on flowing. Today, however, I’m excited to introduce you to one woman who can tell us a bit about how this feels. Marie Stinnes lives in Cape Town, a city currently experiencing sever water…
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Want to know a great way to find the perfect hair stylist? Get a stylist in your area with an Instagram account where they share their work! Their Instagram account becomes a great means of communication to use to show them exactly what you want (and you know they can do it.). For long as I can remember, I’ve felt…
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How much do you think about what you eat? Do you consider its origin or contemplate how it got from the fields to your table (or the processing plant to your cabinet…)? Do you care about its life after leaving your kitchen if you don’t eat it? Health topics aside, food sparks a host of ethical questions along every step…
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Try one of these simple zero waste Valentine’s Day ideas that are fun, inexpensive, and great for everyday families. They all have a little extra sugary sweetness the whole family will love. Do you exchange gifts for Valentine’s Day? Historically, M and I haven’t been big on gift exchange, especially outside of Christmas and birthdays. As we’ve started to think…
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Looking for a sports-themed or specific type of coloring book and can’t find exactly what you want? Make your own with this simple tutorial. Every kid will love one of these DIY coloring books for themselves. Our boys love to play, play, play sports all day until they’re beyond the point of exhaustion. They will run themselves ragged on any…
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Wet hair is The Worst, am I right?! I hate that it makes my clothes wet while it dries. I hate how it feels. And I hate the amount of time it takes to restyle. I’ll regularly go to great lengths to skip washing my hair for just one or two more days. No surprise, I’m a fan of the…
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Fast fashion thrives for many reasons, not the least of which is convenience. What we want is generally readily available at fast fashion shops. Finding an ethical alternative, on the other hand, can sometimes feel exhausting, almost prohibitively. Is there a right time to compromise, even in the face of ethical consumption principles? A host of sites and curators (like…
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