How often do we allow circumstances in our lives to define us? We let our jobs, our marital status, our season of life to be who we are. Our culture pressures us and tells us that we are not enough. Everything we offer isn't good enough. There is a sense of the need to juggle … Continue reading what defines us
Secondhand shopping
A fun way to spruce up your wardrobe each season is to shop at local consignment shops. Local consignments pick out clothing in good shape and have more life left. Some consignment stores have price drops when a piece has been on the floor for a certain amount of days. 30, 60,90 is typically how … Continue reading Secondhand shopping
Why, ethical shopping?
Well, my adventure in the fair trade realm started with a video in one of my classes in college. It was video about the chocolate industry and how the cocoa plant farms often employ children. The cocoa plant farms are in countries and places around the world that are vulnerable to corruption. As a human … Continue reading Why, ethical shopping?