The Ultimate Hawaiian Islands Packing Guide: 10 Essentials for Your Tropical Travels

· Pack These Essentials for Your Next Island Getaway! ·

We’re heading back to Hawaii this December, and I’ve started packing early (for once!). Here’s my essential, tropical packing list for effortless travel to Hawaii, or any other tropical destination!  If you’re spending the holidays somewhere tropical, lucky you! While I’m not exactly a minimalist packer and will be checking a bag, I’m also not…

Buy the Best Health & Wellness Gifts this Black Friday

· Hint: None of These Are Snail Mucin ·

Snail mucin may be trending, but you won’t find it on my list. Check out these other beauty, health & wellness gifts for your Black Friday shopping. Dive in!   Beauty, Health & Wellness Stocking Stuffers  Herbivore is one of my favorite beauty brands, and I just added their limited edition Hot Coco Coconut Oil…

Why Indie Bookstores Are a Sustainable Choice

· Cozy Up to Sustainability This Fall with an Indie Bookstore ·

Britney’s highly anticipated memoir released on Tuesday, and I’ve been so excited to read it. As soon as it was announced, I went online and pre-ordered it–from my local Indie bookstore! It was such a delight picking it up, and reminded me what a gem a local bookstore is. Indie bookstores are also a sustainable…

5 Tips for a Sustainable Halloween

What’s the scariest part of Halloween? The amount of waste it generates! Read on for 5 easy tips for a more sustainable Halloween. 1. reuse, thrift, borrow, or make your own costume Unfortunately, many costumes are purchased for a single night of use, and often end up in the landfill once disposed. To minimize your…

Fourth of July Style

· Sustainable Essentials in a Patriotic Color Palette ·

Beach or pool, lake or backyard BBQ, these are the sustainable essentials for your Fourth of July celebration.  Dive in! BUT FIRST, SUNSCREEN Wherever you’re headed for the Fourth of July, make sure you’re covered with sustainable, clean sunscreen! Check out my blog post here.      While you’re at it, you may need bug…

Sustainable Swimwear from Vitamin A

· Get Your Vitamin Sea with Vitamin A Swim ·

Chic, Sustainable Swimwear Vitamin A is a staple in my beach style. Their suits are not only gorgeous, they’re made sustainably right here in California. Today I’m sharing my favorite sustainable swimwear from Vitamin A, and why I love this brand.     Get ready for summer and dive into Vitamin A Swim!   sustainable swimwear, juicy…