Christmas In July the Tree Debate
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Celebrating Real Trees the Gift that Keeps on Giving! It’s Christmas in July, and I’m celebrating real trees. OK, I’m envisioning real pine trees. I’ve even lit my 🌲pine tree candle. Celebrating Christmas in July for me means binging watching Hallmark Christmas movies. Spending hours on Pinterest looking at all the fun DIY projects and […]
Ethical + Sustainable Swimwear Brands Under $100
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Are you planning a beach vacation this summer? Swimwear shopping, for me, is nightmarish? First I don’t want to pay $500 for something I’ll wear a dozen or more times a year, plus I don’t want to go cheap, because it’s the fast fashion thing I’m trying to avoid. And yes, of course, I ‘ve […]