Budget-Friendly Ethical Jewelry
Ethical shopping doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes it’s worth it to spend extra to ensure your product was made with fair wages, safe working environments, and sustainable practices. Sometimes ethical companies can’t compete with the ultra-low, sweatshop-produced prices we’re used to. But sometimes you’re on a budget, and you just can’t afford ethical price tags. Or so you think.…
Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese
Two years ago, I started developing food sensitivities as part of my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dairy became one of the biggest culprits, and I had to cut it from my diet. Sadly, I was living in France, where cheese is a way of life. I watched longly while my friends ate buttery croissants, creamy pots de creme, and cheesy aligot. Then, I…
Switching to Natural Skincare
If you’re like me, finding a good skincare product is like discovering the holy grail. I have sensitive skin, and I’m at that troublesome age where I have to deal with acne and wrinkles. It’s hard enough to find a product that works, let alone worry about ingredients. But when I started switching to natural products to heal my Chronic…
The Crazy, True Story of How I Met My Husband
When I was sixteen, God told me I was going to marry Sam Steere. There were just a few problems with this. 1) I’d never spoken to Sam before. And 2) I didn’t grow up in a church where God talked to people, so I thought I was going insane. Despite my concerns about my mental health, I really believed that…
A $3 Natural Alternative to Plastic Wrap + Mighty Fix Review
Today, I’m excited to introduce my newest affiliate partner Mighty Nest. I’ve been shopping at Mighty Nest for years, and it’s one of my favorite stores for healthy, ethical, and sustainable home goods. The Mighty Fix The gem of Mighty Nest is their low-cost subscription boxes. I’ve never been one to pay $50+ for a box of things I may…
12 Ethical Products You Can Find at Target
Want to shop ethically, but don’t know where to begin? Some of your favorite stores may already be selling ethical products. You just need to know where to look. Today, I’ve curated a selection of ethical products from Target. Like many American moms, I’ve spent a lot of time browsing the aisles of Target with a Starbucks drink in hand. But when I…
How I Ended Up Breastfeeding a Toddler (and loving it)
Before my son was born, I planned to breastfeed for a year. Maybe 18 months if we both wanted to keep going. But anything past that seemed like a long time to give up my body. Cut to three and a half years later, and I am still breastfeeding my son. Happily. Sometimes I ask myself how I became this…
Building a Slow, Ethical, and Healing Lifestyle
