With less than 24 hours to enjoy Nashville before a work conference, I made a list of city highlights—landmarks, shops, and neighborhoods that I wanted to visit. Nashville is home to so many amazing sustainable and ethical brands, I always get excited for any chance I get to do some in-person browsing and shopping.…
Through my journey of understanding healthier, cleaner ingredients and formulas in beauty and skincare products, I’ve naturally become more conscious about purchasing items that have less of an impact on the environment, particularly in reducing waste. I’ve taken a great interest in brands that offer products with innovative and convenient solutions encouraging customers to easily lead more sustainable, and waste-free lives.…
Every new year I resolve to be a bit better about taking time and putting some effort into my daily beauty routine. Managing to switch up my daily hair styles is part of this, yet always feels the most frustrating to me.…
For the last few years, I’ve compiled tons of green beauty deals for Black Friday. As I’ve committed myself to making more ethical, sustainable, and minimalist purchases, my perspective on Black Friday is a bit different. My hope is that talking about it will encourage others to feel the same.…
The world has gotten to an age we are all thinking more consciously about the types of food we eat, what ingredients are in our cosmetics and skincare, and even how our clothes are manufactured. There is an increased interest in sustainability and waste, but how often do you think about the impact products like your toothbrushes and razors have on the environment?…
Another confession: I judge products by their packaging. Yes, maybe that makes me shallow but at least upon initial inspection it’s always a piece in my consideration and future devotion. I’m a sucker for beautiful innovative design, is that such a crime?…
Socially conscious, quality, hassle-free shopping? There’s an app for that! Orange Harp is a new iOS app that makes eco-friendly, ethical shopping easy and convenient on a smartphone. Created by two women, programmer Anbu Anbalagapandian and attorney Kacie Gonzalez, Orange Harp is a carefully curated digital marketplace that features ethical, quality-made products from socially responsible brands. …
I’ve always loved the way one can enjoy the beauty of nature whether outdoors or indoors through the form of potted plants, flowers and herbs. Sometimes you just need a little reminder of Mother Nature on your desk or kitchen counter to help you breathe and get through the day.…
