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Are You Good at Small Talk?

Are You Good at Small Talk?

I'm so bad at this!

Announcing Portland's First Zero Waste Conference

Announcing Portland's First Zero Waste Conference

Photo by Jilbert Ebrahimi In exactly a month, Portland will welcome its first Zero Waste Conference. And I'm very proud to be one of its 2 co-organizers. Brion Hurley and I met on various occasions over the past couple years, notably through Recycling Advocates, the non-profit he'

10 Little Things

10 Little Things

10 Little Things

Photo by Daria Kopylova We don't necessarily notice them, but those little things put a little magic into our lives. Here are 10 little things that have been making me happy lately: 1. Cycling in Long Beach with a dorky helmet on (thank you Alyssa). 2. Using my

What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

When I was a kid, a teacher would come to my school to teach us English once a week. I have two memories from her class: 1. She leaves the school crying because we forgot to do our homework (mean little 10-year-olds!). 2. She randomly picked British names for us.

The Local Thirty Challenge, Eating Local Food for a Month

The Local Thirty Challenge, Eating Local Food for a Month

Is it even possible to only eat food that comes from a 200-mile radius?

My Morning Routine

My Morning Routine

Current, I should have said current!

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A Tiny Guide to Urban Foraging

A wise woman taught me something about my front yard.

A 100% Portland-made Outfit with Lauren Winter and Rachel Sees Snail Shoes

A 100% Portland-made Outfit with Lauren Winter and Rachel Sees Snail Shoes

Photo credits: Octave Zangs I love supporting local makers, but I don't necessarily always have the budget to add their pieces to my closet. And then, sometimes, the universe conspires in my favor. Worn / Jumpsuit: Lauren Winter (made in Portland, OR), Shoes: Rachel Sees Snail Shoes (made Portland,

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

The 5Rs to a Zero Waste Lifestyle

I love a good mnemonic, the last one is a little out there!

You Can't Go Wrong with Neutrals

You Can't Go Wrong with Neutrals

Last night was a good hair night, so I bribed Octave with the promise of dinner at our favorite taco joint in exchange for a quick photo session on the way there. I had thrown this outfit together before heading to an event at WM Goods. Create + Connect is a

What to Bring on a Day Hike

The Great Outdoors Featured

What to Bring on a Day Hike

Whether I go for a stroll or a more strenuous hike, I always carry these essentials to be ready for an emergency.

Making a Budget-Friendly Placemat Straw Bag - Ikea Hack

Making a Budget-Friendly Placemat Straw Bag - Ikea Hack

A bag for less than $10!

A Podcast Conversation with Meghann Percy of Kiss That World

A Podcast Conversation with Meghann Percy of Kiss That World

Being a member of the Ethical Writers & Creatives gang is among the best things that have happened to me during my blogging journey. Having a community of like-minded professionals, being able to share our experiences and struggles on an online platform, and collaborating on projects is pretty much a

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Shopping Guide Featured

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Congratulations to the Sustainable Fashion Forum! What a success!

Have a Blissful Weekend #23

The Conscious List

Have a Blissful Weekend #23

Next week is Fashion Revolution Week. Take action and ask "Who Made my Clothes?" What are you up to this weekend? Today's my birthday so I'm gonna treat myself a little. First by working from one of the many new coffee shops that have