The first thing to know and accept is that ethical living is a marathon, not a sprint. And it’s definitely not always easy. But it IS possible! Here's how to get started.
Read moreIs Conscious Consumerism Worth It?
Conscious consumerism costs more. The question is: Is it worth it? Is it worth it to spend a little more money and a little more time on a fair trade t-shirt so that our children don't have to grow up in a world that has 20 to 40 million slaves in it?
Read moreThe One Surprising Thing Fueling Fast Fashion and Modern Day Slavery. (Hint: It's Not What You Think!)
The fast fashion cycle is the reason we have most of our sweatshops around the world. At some point, we have to ask ourselves: why? Why do we feel it is so crucial to be constantly changing our wardrobes, keeping up with the latest trends?
Read moreValentine's Day Gift Guide For Your Socially Conscious Loved Ones
Valentine's Day is coming up soon! Show the ones you love how much you care by giving them a gift that also makes the world a better place! Here are our picks for gifts for him, her, your besties, and your kids:
Read moreMy Real-Life Conscious Wedding on a Budget
Throwing a 100% socially conscious wedding is quite the challenge. I knew that I wanted to do things as ethically as possible, and here again, we had to prioritize. Not everything about our wedding was done completely consciously when it came to sourcing everything we needed. At times, we sacrificed sustainability for budget. But we did what we could, and that’s what living a conscious lifestyle is all about: taking baby steps, doing what you can until you can do more.
Read moreConscious Living 101: Where Do You Start?!
Beginning the endeavor toward a more conscious lifestyle can be intimidating, to say the least. Where do you start?! Do you throw all your clothes away and buy new ones? Do you go vegan overnight? Do you boycott anything and everything that isn’t 100% transparent in its supply chain? It’s overwhelming, and can cause paralysis; you end up doing nothing because you don’t know where to start or how to practically go about it.
Read moreThe Dilemma of a Conscious Consumer
By consciously deciding to spend a little more money on a product, you are buying a story: a story that may bring women in Kenya out of sex trafficking, an animal from the harm of cosmetic testing, or a homeless person out of poverty. After researching hundreds of companies who are cognizant of the impact they have on others, I have realized the tremendous impact that we as the consumers have in the economy.
Read moreWho Is Buy Better Stories?
What is Buy Better Stories? What do we believe? What are we trying to accomplish? We're so excited to help conscious consumers connect with social impact businesses, so that we can all #BuyBetterStories.
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