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Looking for a little wardrobe update or to replace some of your basics? Look no further than Everlane. Since their inception Everlane has been making waves in the clothing industry with their simple, modern, and affordable clothes...
Purchase from Rishi
Rishi Tea's turmeric ginger herbal blend is my go-to drink when I'm feeling a bit under the weather - or if I just want to wind down after a long day with a hot cup of tea. For hot brewing, I diffuse one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea in ten ounces of water and let steep for five minutes.
This Summer I took on something we called the Travel Capsule Wardrobe Project - only wearing 15 items for 30 days while we traveled through Italy, Croatia, France, a short stop in Turkey and then back home to the U.S. We thought it worth the time to give a detailed review of a couple of the pieces and we're starting with these...
I've had these, made in Italy, Alico Summit trekking boots for over 10 years. They are on their last legs but I had to post them because they have been so great and they are such a great example of paying more for quality and ethics and being repaid with years and years of service....
First ran across these "handmade-in-LA" ceramic pieces at Chief's Peak at the Ojai Ranch Inn in Ojai CA. Seems that the locals get a perk for being loyal customers - a permanent spot for a K&R mug on the bar's wall....
Today we bring you our favorite toy...they're not just the kids' favorite toy...because we all love these little blocks. Tegu makes these awesome wooden blocks with magnets in them for endless fun, games, and learning...
(REVIEW BY COLE FERGUSON SAUDER) Need a new soccer ball? Check out Senda. Their soccer balls are completely fair trade and provide people with better livelihoods and safe working conditions. They do all of this without child labor. Support this amazing company and all of their values by purchasing a ball HERE...
Looking for a skin oil, shave oil or beard oil? We've got the company for you - Bezi. They combine high-quality, sustainably-harvested nutrients from Africa, the precision and quality standards of a lab in Chicago and an ethical business structure that ensures not only fair wages but also a profit sharing pool that gives bonuses to harvesters and processors...
For those of you out there looking for a solid everyday-use knife to carry on you that's made in the good old U. S. of A. this Case Sod Buster Jr. has got you covered. At 3 5/8 inches long with just one blade it's a nice size for your pocket but still big enough to use for anything from whittling down a hunk of wood to...
New England got hit with a snowstorm this weekend, so it couldn't have been a more perfect time for a little hot chocolate. Endangered Species Chocolate makes some really delicious flavors, like this dark chocolate with hazelnut toffee...
This is a busy season of school, work, deadlines, and no break in sight. During the craziness, there are few things more enjoyable than treating yourself...to some dark chocolate. Our friends over at Divine Chocolate make the richest, most delicious...
When it comes to snacking, easy and quick are the first things that come to mind. But when you want a snack that's healthy and fair trade too, it can get a little tricky. Luckily, we love barkTHINS and find that they're the perfect solution...
When it comes to finding ethically sourced products one of the areas that has been the most difficult for us to find good options has been towels and shower curtains. That's where GLO (which stands for Green Living Organics) shows up....
BAGGU has become a household name in the past few years for their durable, long-lasting, carry-all nylon bags. But did you know that their leather goods are produced in the USA and their nylon reusable bags are ethically sourced from China...
Last month we featured this beautiful throw from Creative Women. It's gotten plenty of use in our home as the temps have been dropping, so we were super excited to get these towels from Creative Women to add to our collection of their awesome products...
Here we go with another LOCAL GIFT GUIDE! For this one we're taking you to Lula's Pantry in Rockport, MA. Lula's has been a favorite of ours for years now. They carry an ever-changing selection of carefully curated items that you can't find elsewhere. It's one of those stores where you can find products that have stories behind them - we love that...
Welcome to the first in a series of LOCAL GIFT GUIDES! For this one we're taking you to One Ocean One Love Shop in Rockport, MA. (For you out of towners they've got an Etsy shop where you can grab their printed apparel here). We've curated a selection of their products that you can buy knowing that they are produced ethically and in most cases also supporting a good cause. Here goes...
Today we're talking about Federico Badia Shoes. The best (in our opinion) in Italy. We met Federico a few summers ago when we spent a month in Orvieto, Italy. The Italian culture is an entirely different pace than our own, and when it comes to apparel and shoes, Italy is serious. You know when something says "Made in Italy" on the tag, it's good quality...
You've already read our raving review of Alaffia (if you haven't, check it out here), so you know we're big fans. Today, we bring you yet another cool thing Alaffia produces... handwoven baskets!
The word "alaffia" is a common greeting used in Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, meaning peace, health, and well-being. Alaffia's mission is just that. Out of a desire to empower communities in West Africa, co-founders Olowo-n'djo Tchala and Prairie Rose Hyde began Alaffia with...
Creative Women partners with women-owned and run businesses in Bolivia, Ethiopia, Morocco, and several other countries around the world to create beautiful textiles for the home. Their mission is to bring empowerment, a steady source of income, and life improvement to women and families within the communities they employ...
We loved the soap we tried from Shore Soap Company, so we went back for more! We bring you this...our current favorite candle. "Warm Sand". On their website, this scent is described as a mix of Coppertone and jasmine. So accurate. When we smell it, it's like we can feel the sand in our toes.
This morning's scenes of brunch, featuring Heath Ceramics. Heath began creating the beautiful, simple clay pieces they're known for in 1948 out of Sausalito, CA. Straight from their website, their makers explain why they believe in high-quality, well designed, and timeless pieces. They emphasize quality over quantity...
We were searching for some jugs and pitchers for iced tea for quite a while. Not only was it hard to find glass jugs that were fairtrade, but it was also hard to find glassware that was simply functional and beautiful. Until we discovered Blenko Glass Company...
This may sound pretty old school, but did you know that cooking your food in a cast iron pan helps supply your body with needed iron? We promise this isn't some kind of medieval trick...it actually works. So we're happy to turn to Lodge Pans.
Wood & Faulk just gets it. Matt Pierce, a DIY guy after our own hearts, is the builder and "tinkerer" behind the company, and we love the evolution of how his knack for creating became a full-blown, successful bag + leather goods company.
When we say we're trying to go totally fair trade, we mean it...right down to our tooth brushes. That's why we're so happy we found Preserve.
If you've followed along on our blog or read our About Us page, you know that The Dark Side of Chocolate was a catalyst for change in our family. Knowing about the injustices in the chocolate industry, on top of other corruption in food, clothing, and product industries, made us reconsider the way we did things...
Cape Porpoise Trading Co's recycled lobster rope mats are not only eco-friendly and beautiful, they are durable. They do a great job of removing the sand and dirt that would otherwise make it's way into your house.
Purchase from Leatherman
Now for a recommendation from my students: Leatherman multi-tools. They'll work as a third hand in a pinch, pull everything from staples to nails, cut wire and wooden dowels, quickly adjust any of the screws in your life, open a tin can, and (according to legend) cut through a 2x4 in less than 30 seconds...