For all the really complicated emotions– from snuggly mornings to long, tear-filled nights (yours AND baby’s)– that new family additions can bring, they also come with lots of “stuff.” Or, at least, that’s what
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No more 2 am diaper runs, bye-bye blowouts, and other reasons (besides sustainability) to love cloth diapering.
Keep ReadingThere’s very little quite like a high-stakes election to make you feel powerless. You can vote, you can phone bank or door to door canvas or donate to a campaign, but at the end of the day the outcome depends on roughly 240 million individuals you have no control over. So here’s a gentle reminder of some things you can control, that have nothing to do with politics.
Keep ReadingLiving in a capitalist economic model means that, by definition, businesses are reliant on customers. While some customers may be eager and willing to purchase the latest fast food or fast fashion, scores of
Keep ReadingNot every recipe in my house revolves around Taco Tuesday. But, to be fair, a concerning number do, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my secrets with you.
Keep ReadingMy first year at my current institution, I, to borrow from Miley Cyrus, “came in like a wrecking ball.” I was (and remain) insistent on the importance of education to understand and solve social issues. As a world history teacher, there was little more important or pressing than raising awareness of, and taking tangible steps to, be upstanding global citizens. Hence, my commitment to a limited waste classroom.
Keep ReadingAs much as I love “The 12 Days of Christmas,” I’m not so sure your loved ones will find much value in calling birds or pipers piping. So instead, here are 12 consumables (minus the excess) you can feel good gifting this holiday season…
Keep ReadingAs with all “big” things in life, there is some inevitable tug-of-war as people and their needs change. Controlling the messages about your values can be the key to more meaningful communication about the changes in your life. Here’s a few suggestions.
Keep ReadingY’all, it’s time to move past the trope of reusable water bottles (I know you’re already carrying one! Right?!) to make a more substantial dent in the climate crisis. Here are four steps that
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