For many of us, March 8 marks a celebration of the brilliant contributions made by women today and throughout history. While it’s easy enough to honor prominent individuals like Kamala Harris and Oprah on International Women’s Day, this space is dedicated to honoring 10 lesser known women who have improved our lives in areas such […]
How The Grinch Undermined Christmas (Capitalism’s Merriest Holiday)
Read the headlines recently and you’ll inevitably encounter this year’s threat to the holiday season. “Will The Supply Chain Shortage Ruin Christmas?” One can picture The Grinch’s cheshire grin growing over a discarded newspaper. But the problem isn’t COVID, or The Grinch, the only one who can see the season for what it really is. […]
Keiki Co Makes Luxury Blankets Socially Sustainable
Use code RACHEL for 20% off on your purchase I don’t know about y’all, but my shopping habits have changed drastically this year. The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic is not the only reason, either. 2020 has brought with it a massive social movement that has me eager to buy more from small, socially conscious brands […]
Environmentalism is a Luxury of the Privileged
Cover Photo by: Nikola Jovanovic Caring for the environment should be the prerogative of all people. As we currently stand on the precipice of irreversible environmental destruction, it’s a wonder we aren’t collectively freaking out. But we aren’t. For the elite, this is likely due to greed, and for some folks, the lack of fretting […]
Finding Peace in Quarantine
Such is the way of human nature to make meaning in everything. The existential question of Why never ceases to arise in times of war, death, genocide, and viral pandemics (It’s not without noting that when good things happen, we often accept them willingly and gladly, not thinking much beyond believing we deserve them). Meaning […]
My Take On Intuitive Eating And Intermittent Fasting
Some mornings I wake up and drink coffee, workout, and still don’t feel hungry. I’ll eat my first meal at noon. Other mornings I wake up famished and prepare a breakfast of avocado, toast, runny eggs and greens. This type of eating, coined ‘intuitive eating,’ is currently a full-blown trend. Everyone from Health to The […]
Eco Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are merry, but all of the waste generated each season sure ain’t. Gobs of plastic packaging, wrapping paper, and presents you’ll never want/use/need make the end of the year pretty wasteful. Because of my personal commitment to reduce my overall waste, I’ve curated a truly luxurious and sustainable holiday gift guide for 2019 […]
Freeze Herbs to Save Money and Create Less Waste
A sprinkle of parsley beautifies any dish, but what to do with the leftovers? I try to use up herbs wherever I can, but more often than not I end up tossing the unused bunch in the compost a week later. As someone who cooks regularly and wants to eliminate waste wherever possible, this frustrates […]