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Online Thrifting Tips (& 2019 Thrift Favorites!)
As you know, I’m a huge fan of thrifting and purchasing items that are already out in the world and ready for a new home. However, there seems to be the misconception that thrifting means ugly, smelly sweaters or outdated jeans. And, sure, there’s definitely some of that but with a little searching (ESPECIALLY ONLINE), there are some amazing finds on sites like Poshmark, ThredUp, and eBay. If you’re new to the thrifting game and don’t have the time or energy to spend hours weeding through your local thrift shop, go the online route! Yes — the items will be more expensive than finding it at a local store but…
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The Case For Thrifting Clothes
When it comes to eco-friendliness and clothing, it’s frequently recommended that you buy fewer (and generally more expensive) but ethically made, high quality, and sustainable clothes. Fast fashion is a big no-no. And I’m all for it BUT sometimes it just isn’t practical for certain lifestyles (and budgets!). Enter thrifting. I work from home and have three (very hairy) dogs. 95% of what I wear is loungewear or athleisure. So my general day to day clothes get a lot of wear and tear from running around with dogs, gardening, and repeatedly wearing favorite sweatshirts and leggings. It wouldn’t matter how high quality the clothes are — nothing can stand up…
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Zero Waste in the Time of COVID-19
What does the low/zero waste lifestyle look like for you during this time? I’m assuming different, right? For me, there’s definitely been some additional waste such as:– Takeout containers (some trash, some can be recycled) and drink cups (since we are currently not allowed to bring our own) since I want to support local restaurants (that I would’ve eaten out at during normal times). – Grocery bags (use some of these as trash can liners, recycle the rest at Target or Lowes bag drop-offs) since our local stores won’t let us use our own bags right now. I know a lot of the science says it’s okay to still bring…
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Eco-Friendly Work From Home Tidbits
Disclaimer: It’s a privilege to be able to work from home at this time. If you have the means, please donate to your local food pantry and support small businesses. If, unlike me, it’s your first time working from home — you might be slowly coming to the realization that this could be the “new normal” and that you might be working from home for quite some time. This also means that it might be time to move on from working at the coffee table (at least for part of the day). If you’re looking to create a work from home space in a mindful way — here are some…
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Link Round Up #81
Favorites from the week: How to eat for the climate in a non-stressful way. Following your needs. A round up of sustainability tips. What you can recycle. Thrifting tips. Thinx and the perils of emphasizing female founders. Stop overdosing on low quality information. The Cheer athletes deserve better. One way to organize a capsule wardrobe. And ICYMI: The BTS performance of Black Swan was amaaaazing.
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Minimalism and What I Do Spend Money On
Minimalism is wonderful for the environment (less stuff getting thrown away/replaced constantly) and your sanity (less stuff to clean/repair/organize) but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the dopamine hit that frequently comes from shopping. Our household doesn’t spend much on THINGS… whether it be new technology (our television is over 10 years old and still works perfectly!) or clothes/bags/jewelry (yay for thrifting) or cars (we downsized to one car!)… but we do happily spend on fun, meaningful (to us) experiences and services that make life a tiny bit easier. Here are my and my husband’s top fun/unnecessary spends: Travel! Probably the #1 “fun” expense in our household — we stock…
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2019 Eco-Friendly Clothing Finds
This year was a good one for innovative eco-friendly clothing pieces. And while my first choice will always be thrifting — it’s nice to know that new yet sustainably made pieces are out there in the world. Here are some cool (new-ish to me) finds that might also make great holiday presents!
