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    Be the Cause in Santa Claus: 10 Children’s Toy Brands Not Made by Children

    December 14, 2020 / 1 Comment

    On Christmas morning, millions of children in America will open their presents to find this year’s most popular toys. Unfortunately, the Christmas spirit is long gone for many of the children who worked long hours to make those toys. The reality is that most of the toys gifted on Christmas morning are made with child labor or forced labor, by children as young as 7 years old; children who should be enjoying their childhood and playing with toys themselves, not be forced to make our toys. Whenever I am considering a gift for my nephew or nieces, I hold a toy in my hands, and wonder what little hands touched…

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    Stay Local & Shop Local: Picnicking with Local Artists

    November 20, 2020 / No Comments

    The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to make our plans. Millions of Americans travel each year to see family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but with the spread of COVID-19 increasing daily and by dramatic numbers, it may be a good year to adjust your holiday plans. It’s unclear how safe it is to travel by plane, and is it worth the risk? Now is a great time to stay local to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. It’s also a great time to shop local, as many small businesses are suffering and need our support. Why shop local? You can buy handmade, one-of-a-kind products The…

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    Sustain your Comfort Through the Lockdown: Eco-friendly Leisurewear

    April 28, 2020 / 5 Comments

    We’ve been in lockdown for a while, and let’s face it: we may be here a while. Our idea of day to day norms has drastically changed. I’ve sat through so many FaceTime calls, Google Hangouts, and House Parties that I’ve started to forget what people look like from the shoulders down. But I’ve got to imagine that sweat pants are the new norm, because mine are getting a lot of wear. Just because your sweatpants take zero effort to wear, does not mean they were effortless to make. Keep in mind that all clothing is labor intensive, and people deserve to be paid fair wages for their labor! Here…

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    Colorfully Curated Gifts for Her, Under $50

    April 17, 2020 / No Comments

    When I’m thinking about gifts for someone close, I often think about their favorite color(s). My mom loves red and purple, my sister in law also loves red, and my friend Jessica’s favorite color is blue. So whether you are looking for a gift for a birthday, shower, Mother’s Day, or just to remind a friend you’re thinking of them, I’m sure you can find something in this colorfully curated gallery that brings someone to mind. All items are fair trade and/or sustainably made. Enjoy!

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    Is your Earth Day T-shirt Actually Earth Friendly?

    April 14, 2020 / No Comments

    Earth Day is on Wednesday, April 22nd this year and I’m always pleased to see people wearing Earth Day shirts promoting environmental responsibility. But ironically, most of these graphic tees are not Earth friendly. Most t-shirts are made with cotton. In fact the cotton plant produces a fiber that is used in most clothing. I first learned about issues in the cotton industry in the 2015 groundbreaking documentary The True Cost. Due to fast fashion and increased consumption, the majority of cotton is now genetically modified to increase production. Genetically modified (GM) cotton uses large amounts of water and chemicals with dangerous consequences. Large amounts of cotton are grown in…

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    How to Shop Sustainably at Target

    June 19, 2019 / No Comments

    “The big boys are coming, the big corporations, the big brands. They may be late to the party, but they are now aware that they have a big problem.” -Andrea Reyes, founder of NYC Fair Trade Coalition Although I try to support mostly small businesses, there is a certain allure to Target that is hard to ignore. My friend and fellow teacher, Andrea is a Target enthusiast and frequents the store weekly. We often joke that if she put on a red shirt people would think she worked there. So what is it it about Target? When I asked her she responded that the convenience is a huge seller. It’s…

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Missing home and the winter wonderland in Vermont. Missing home and the winter wonderland in Vermont. ❄️ Covid, be gone.
Saturdays are for reds. ❤️ Saturdays are for reds. ❤️
This was our first hike of 2021 on New Year’s Da This was our first hike of 2021 on New Year’s Day.  Wishing I had an excuse to throw on some spikes now!  Until next time, Catskills.
We hosted the sweetest foster dog from @savinggrac We hosted the sweetest foster dog from @savinggracenc this weekend!  Cable is an adorable hound mix and an absolute LOVE.  He is an affectionate lap dog and played well with our other dogs.  I’m a little bummed we couldn’t keep him.  Please share this guy’s photo so Cable can find his forever home!
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.  I certainly do miss being in the classroom and teaching about MLK.  His words feel especially relevant now.
#tbt to our first weekend with our Scout girl! Sh #tbt to our first weekend with our Scout girl!  She’s a crazy Aussie fox hound mix (maybe some Swissie?), but we love her.  Rescues are the best. ❤️ To find a rescue of your own, check out @savinggracenc in Raleigh.  They do an amazing job!
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