Hola, amigos! I have just returned from an incredible trip to Colombia! It was my first time there, but my boyfriend is Colombian, so I basically had a built-in tour guide—can’t get any better than that! I love to travel and see how people live in other parts of the world, but tourism has a … Continue reading Traveling Sustainably in Colombia
Make Your Vacation More Meaningful
Greetings, from Colombia! I’m on vacation this week, but I wanted to share a recent discovery that I’m really excited about. There’s nothing I love more than traveling. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit a lot of different places around the world, and some of them have left me feeling very rich by local standards. … Continue reading Make Your Vacation More Meaningful
Attempting to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
I have wanted to grow an indoor herb garden for a long time. Fresh, practically free herbs at the ready without packaging waste or transportation emissions? What’s not to love? After doing a little research online, it seemed like a snap. “I can totally grow stuff,” I thought, “what could go wrong?” A lot, it … Continue reading Attempting to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
Nontoxic Nails: Taking the Guilt Out of a Guilty Pleasure
Wow, it’s been a minute. Life has taken over the past couple months, and I have sorely neglected this blog. But instead of making excuses, I’m just going to jump right in to today’s topic: clean, nontoxic nail polish. I debated posting about this for a while, because honestly, switching nail polish brands seems like … Continue reading Nontoxic Nails: Taking the Guilt Out of a Guilty Pleasure
5 Brands I’m Boycotting (And Why You Should Too)
We’ve all heard it before: you vote with your dollars. Every purchase you make is a vote for the type of world you want to live in: one run by corporations who use toxic chemicals and unethical labor practices, OR one run by people who use their purchasing power to support ethical businesses. There are … Continue reading 5 Brands I’m Boycotting (And Why You Should Too)
Press for Progress: Thoughts on International Women’s Day
Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is #PressforProgress. To me, this theme is a reminder that it's not enough to sit around, let time pass and wait for things to change. International Women's Day has been around since 1909, and we still have not achieved gender equality. The pay gap … Continue reading Press for Progress: Thoughts on International Women’s Day
5 Clean Body and Hair Care Swaps
Until fairly recently, I actually had no idea how many different toxic chemicals were lurking in my beauty and personal care products. Why would companies put known carcinogens in my skincare products? Doesn’t the FDA regulate the ingredients that go into cosmetics? Yeah...no. Under U.S. law, cosmetic products and ingredients, except color additives, do not … Continue reading 5 Clean Body and Hair Care Swaps
