Working towards the goal I’ve set for more work-life balance, I decided to have an impromptu afternoon ice cream break. Not exactly a revolutionary idea, I know. But, I feel like we (or at least I can…oops)can get so wrapped up in the fast-paced hustle-culture that we forget or even ignore our desire to hit…
A few weeks ago I signed up to join the Albert training course, an organization dedicated to environmental sustainability for film and tv. This is my journey of obtaining the training recognition and what it was like waking up at 3:30 AM to participate. On Earth Day I published a commitment to creating content that…
Earth Day seems to be the one day where everyone talks about taking care of the world. But, here are 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day all year-round. Vote With The Environment In Mind For the scale of environmental change we need to happen, voting in all elections—local and national, with the environment in mind,…
To-do lists make me feel organized. But, I want to have a work-life balance. Here are things I will do in April to bring more joy into my day. I’ve created a to-do list of fun and non-work-related tasks to do that will stretch me creatively and personally. Why I’m Creating This List Since the…
February was the month when I discovered a routine that works for me. I’ve been struggling to fit back into “real life” since traveling over the summer and have spent the last 6-months trying out new routines. But, I cracked the morning routine code! To give you an idea of what I was doing––or really,…
Being politically engaged is more than voting in the Presidential elections. Being politically active means participating in your town/city’s elections and understanding your local government. This blog post gives an overview as to how eco-advocates can be more politically engaged within their community. I’m a firm believer that in order for environmental change to happen…
I was recently reminded that sustainable fashion comes in many forms. While shopping from brands that have strong ethics and environmental priority is important, sustainable or slow fashion means taking care of the items currently in my closet. Additional measures such as shopping second-hand, repairing items in distress, and responsibly disposing of them are also…
Right now in America, books are being burned, banned, and censored for showcasing diversity to children and young adults. While banning books isn’t new, this wave of book banning targets stories written by authors of color that show themes of diversity and differences.
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…
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…