We may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through the affiliate links in this post. This is at no extra cost to you and helps support our blog. No one has ever accused me of being “outdoorsy” or “active” or “athletic” or … well, you get the idea. But during the pandemic, […]
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Ethical Fashion
Between international news, unusual local weather, general climate change warnings, and our government’s continued inaction, it becomes harder and harder to avoid considering the environment when making day-to-day decisions. I love fashion as much as the next person. And we certainly talk about it on here. Clothing is a necessity, but it’s also a fun […]
Keeping Babies (and Kids) Warm in a Car Seat
There are some things I like about winter: delicately falling snow, hot chocolate, and the fireplace channel on my TV. Then there’s the annoying things: the cold, the wrestling kids into winter gear, and keeping everyone toasty warm. When taking kids out in the car, it’s important to realize that bulky winter coats and car […]
Dressing Professionally in Cold Weather
I was procrastinating on the internet a couple of Fridays ago, as one does, and came across a Cup of Jo post about how real women dress professionally. The outfits were cute, but the point came up in the comments: what about us ladies living in cold weather cities? Now, I’ve been a somewhat-professional office-worker […]
Buying secondhand clothes for your kid
When my daughter was born, almost 4 years ago, I had a small collection of onesies and sleepers that awaited her arrival. They had been purchased new, washed in baby friendly detergent and carefully folded into her dresser. I knew I’d have to buy more clothes once the baby arrived, but I didn’t give much […]