beautiful within, adorned without
Denim skirts get a bad rap sometimes, especially among those of us who grew up in the conservative homeschooling world. Many of us didn’t have the greatest fashion sense or personal style (let’s be honest, though, most 14-year-olds don’t!) and we associate denim skirts with oversized t-shirts and chunky athletic shoes. But the right denim skirt can be versatile, cute,… Read More
First comes love, then comes a ring, and then there’s a wedding to plan! We all know that’s how love stories tend to go. But what if you are a bride who cares about whether or not your bridal products are ethically made, fair trade products or not? Planning a conventional wedding is not for the weak. But planning a… Read More
“They basically pay me to shop there.” “This whole outfit was free.” “I bought five pairs of shoes for $28.” “I love Kohl’s!” Yes, I really love Kohl’s. I shopped there almost exclusively for several years (especially when I lived right across the street from one) and if “money made off her” is any indication, I was probably one of their least favorite… Read More
Several years ago, I sighed on facebook about the complete lack of decent thrift shopping in my local town. A friend sent me a message and said “Have you heard of ThredUp? It’s a new thing for online used clothing sales!” I was completely intrigued and immediately started trying to see if there were other places that did this too. Buying… Read More
The last thing you want to worry about during the first days and weeks as a mom is what to wear. Your time and energy are consumed with meeting the needs of an adorable yet demanding little person, your body is healing from the physical destruction wrought by said little person, and you are trying to navigate fluctuating hormones that… Read More
Christmas is the season of giving. And there’s nothing more fitting for the holiday season than gifts that are more than a token of love to someone in your life–but to someone trying to break free from slavery in some other part of the world. The FairTrade movement is growing, and it is such an important cause to be a part of… Read More
