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Back to School Shopping. Hype or Necessity?

Lily (left): top is a hand me down, skirt was thrifted, back pack was new last year, Saltwater Sandals bought new in the Spring / Madelyn (middle): top was a gift last year, shorts were handed down, backpack is 4 years old, runners bought new in the Spring / Sabrina (right): top and pants were thrifted, backpack was bought new last year, Saltwater Sandals bought new in the Spring  I got my first PR back to school pitch email back…

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Kids Slow Fashion

Sustainable Kids Wardrobes. Can It Be Done?

All three kids are wearing outfits from PK Beans (last year).  Runners will all bought new. Lily’s headband was from a Halloween costume.  Whenever I do a Google search for ethically made brands for kids, I see a ton of blog posts, featuring “affordable” options for kids ranging in cost of $25 for a t-shirt to $80+ for a dress.  Do I love these pieces?  Yes!  Do I wish I could buy exclusively this way?  Yes!  I adore quality, timeless,…

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Kids Slow Fashion

Budget Friendly and Sustainable Kids Wardrobes

Whenever I do a Google search for ethically made brands for kids, I see a ton of blog posts, featuring “affordable” options for kids ranging in cost of $25 for a t-shirt to $80+ for a dress.  Do I love these pieces?  Yes!  Do I wish I could buy exclusively this way?  Yes!  I adore quality, timeless, items that I can invest in and last forever….for myself.  Kids are a different ballgame.  They do actually NEED new clothes, usually, every…

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Kids

Back To School

Well Mommas, we did it!  We made it through the Summer and we are heading into the school year.  With Madelyn starting Kindergarten today (tear) it’s my first year where I feel torn between the longing of our Summer routine and also rejoicing a bit that her days will be filled learning, friends, and fun outside the house. We did a wee back to school shop to get her a couple of new pieces to fill in a couple of…

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All Things Summer

I don’t want to jinx it, but I think Summer has finally arrived on the West Coast.  My Summer clothes are being dusted off and hopefully my sweaters can take a rest now.  If I was to sum up my Summer wardrobe must haves it would be…. a couple pairs of shorts a handful of easy dresses cute and comfy sandals a great hat a trendy little bag fabulous earrings culottes (my “trendy” item in my closet that I have…

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