I learned about what it means to be WCAG compliant as part of my self-guided continued learning after completing the Cambridge Sustainability program. As a digital communications professional and blogger, I wanted to take a greater responsibility for my learning to make sure I know of the various aspects of ethical internet communications and not…
I stumbled upon cute Christmas clay earrings and browsing made me feel the holiday magic. One of my shopping priorities is to shop for small businesses and creatives over chains. I love finding seasonal items––outfits, accessories, and home decor to bring the season’s change outside. Last year I found a few holiday sweaters and this…
Browse these sustainable gifts for eco-friendly shopping inspiration that meets everyone’s needs on your list. I recently discovered EarthHero, an online alternative to Amazon, which prioritizes sustainability and the environment. I’ve partnered with the company to put together this gift guide and give you an alternative to shopping places that contribute to the climate crisis….
I shared in this Instagram post that my blog has been a place where I can talk about sustainability and learn––or rather, un-learn how I’m living––don’t worry this isn’t a goodbye post. But, this past year I’ve been itching to do more––to grow my understanding of sustainability and how it is integrated within businesses. I decided…
It’s no secret that I love binge-watching. Diving into the stories within movies and TV shows is one of my favorite ways to unwind and take a mental break from working. I especially love the autumn/winter seasons when I can cozy up in a thick sweater and have a hot cup of something delicious to…
As summer winds down and we transition into a new season, it’s important to allow ourselves the mental space to shift gears, as well. I’m trying to have more kindness towards myself and schedule more time in my calendar to breathe, relax, and listen to what my body is telling me. My Instagram feed has…
Traveling made me realize how stuck in a routine I am and that I don’t take the time to push past my comfort zone. And so, I’m taking that same mentality that had me romanticizing the most mundane of tasks, abroad and bringing it home. I made a list of things I would do if…
Walking is one of the easiest ways to practice sustainable living and traveling. When you combine that with an area that is pedestrian-friendly and full of fun things to see/do, makes for a great self-guided walking tour— especially around St. Helier, Jersey, Walking St. Helier, Jersey The island of Jersey is located in The Channel…
Sustainable living is the practice of meeting our needs without compromising the environment and future generation’s ability to meet their own needs or compromise the Earth’s natural resources. I wrote a blog post on what sustainable living is and how to begin a sustainable lifestyle––click here to read that post. Part of sustainable living is…
The Lessons I Learned When I Failed At Traveling Sustainably I spent the month of July on the island of Jersey, within the Channel Islands. As much as I prepared for this trip and planned for Plastic Free July/sustainable traveling in general, I failed quite a few times. Instead of hyper-focusing on the “failure” aspect,…
Recently I traveled overseas to Jersey–the largest island within the Channel Islands. A few days into the trip I decided to sit down and reflect on how I’ve been challenged and the traveling lessons I learned early on. This was my first time abroad and I was excited to see how I would grow and…
June reading wrap up! ☀️⛱ This month flew by…maybe it’s because I was deep in YA fantasy book series? I love the feedback you’ve given me about wanting to see more book content. So, I thought I’d show you a roundup of what I’ve read throughout June! If you’d like a mini book review…