Valentine’s Day has many historical roots in Catholic and Roman celebrations about fertility, love, birds, and the coming spring. Popularized by English poets, Valentine’s letters were shared as far back as the Middle Ages. By the 1700s, Valentine’s Day was becoming popularly celebrated. Today, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate love, not only …
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Last year, we shared some of our favorite gifts for travelers and those trying to be more eco-conscious consumers. This year, we have heard from many people who hope to shop a little less and make the holidays more sustainable. So below, we are sharing some of our favorite alternative gifts/gifting ideas that are meaningful …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means that there is a whole lot of extra love in the air. However, if we’re not careful, that extra love will translate to a whole lot of extra trash in the landfill (and plastic in our oceans) come next week. But, there is some good news! …
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Gift-giving is a beautiful way to express love, gratitude, and appreciation for the people in our lives, yet traditional gifting practices often leave a significant ecological footprint. So to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones that align with their unique interests and personalities as well as your commitment to shop with …
Small businesses need our support this year more than ever, and so does our planet. So, in an effort to help you shop small and make Earth-friendly gift choices this holiday season, I’ve compiled a list of over 30 of my favorite sustainable, small businesses below. Not only do all of these businesses carry high …
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