I’ve never been much of an environmentalist, in fact – I’m not really at all. But I am worried. I am concerned. At times, the fear is…… Read more “This Election Season”
Author: hellomackies
Stop Sending Your Clothes to Africa
So you’re loosing weight, or your child grows (again!), or you just hate the clothes in your closet. What now? Likely, you pack up all the unwanted…… Read more “Stop Sending Your Clothes to Africa”
Plastic Free July-4th
b3b1d2b41eb6a7cb5ab9d1ae3bbbe209b7601924ef08e71984 With the big holiday coming up – we very often think of very “American” celebrations: lots of meat on the grill, balloons, plastic silverware and single-use…… Read more “Plastic Free July-4th”
What Ever Happened To Cheti
For those who don’t know, I created and ran my own nonprofit for four years, many moons ago. It was called Cheti and it was something I…… Read more “What Ever Happened To Cheti”
Thoughts on Palm Oil
*top pic from BBC i had heard a lot of negative news on palm oil but hadn’t given myself the time to really dig in and get…… Read more “Thoughts on Palm Oil”
Life Updates + Upcoming Clothing Swap Party
these last few weeks have been so busy for our little fam. we’ve been out of town visiting family the last couple of weekends, had visitors this…… Read more “Life Updates + Upcoming Clothing Swap Party”
Slowing Down Fast Fashion
*cover image source: sustainability.uq.edu Fast fashion is the term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to the stores to align with new…… Read more “Slowing Down Fast Fashion”
Fathers Day Gift Guide
father’s day is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about that special man in our lives…. whether our own father, or our baby daddy.…… Read more “Fathers Day Gift Guide”
Why Self-Care is Important for Sustainability
quick reminder: on your journey to save the planet, be sure you’re saving yourself too. taking care of ourselves can often fall in last place. ESPECIALLY as…… Read more “Why Self-Care is Important for Sustainability”
Composting 101
I’ve been composting for a month or so now, and I think I have it down… kind-of. I thought I would share a quick 101 to show…… Read more “Composting 101”
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