One of my shopping priorities is to shop small businesses and creatives over chains. I love finding seasonal items––outfits, accessories, and home decor to bring the season’s change outside, in. Last year I found a few holiday sweaters and this year, I wanted to make purchasing holiday-themed wearables that I can treasure and style every…
Your EarthHero purchase helps to plant 5 trees! 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. Here’s how EarthHero is different, “as an…
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…
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…
<img src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576df23929687f12f6831057/1624989409568-UPEDS0VSTUKC9V3I8B42/The+importance+of+slowing+down+and+taking+care+of+yourself” alt=”The importance of slowing down and taking care of yourself” />Over the years—but especially within the last 18 months, the idea and approach to wellness has evolved. For some, it is still synonymous with weight loss and looking a certain way, but for me and millions of others, wellness is caring for our…
I recently learned about a global initiative called Plastic Free July, which encourages individuals to dedicate the month of July to become aware of their plastic use than taking steps to reduce and ultimately eliminate their personal plastic pollution. Starting July 1st, I will be sharing content on Instagram (@macailab13) and centering the Tuesday blog…
A recap of last week & the weekend: I’ve been feeling the results of a year plus long global pandemic catching up to me. This week I’ve been quite frustrated, and really longing for more in person human connection. I’m incredibly grateful and recognize the privilege of being able to connect with loved ones virtually…