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Hey guys! Today is giving Tuesday so it’s important to me to take some time to share some of my favorite charities with you guys. These are all charities that I have personally donated to this year and I really hope you consider doing so as well. After all the holidays all are all about giving! 8 Billion Trees First, I want to tell you about 8 Billion Trees. Protecting our environment is extremely important to me. I am an avid recycler and really try to do my best to cut back on my carbon footprint. Don’t get me wrong,...

One of the best ways to stay eco-conscious is to take a sensible and sustainable approach to the clothing we choose to buy and wear. It can be all too easy to put on our waterproofs and head out for a hike, oblivious to their use of harmful materials like PFCs, or pick up a backpack that’s been made without animal welfare in mind. To help make an informed choice we’ve put together a list of sustainable clothing brands below and outlined their eco-credentials.  We’ve also selected some individual products, so you can wrap up warm this winter while doing...

For meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts that support independent makers—this year in particular—we vote small-batch over big-box, every time. Enter Wescover, which ticks this box without even a need to leave home. The online marketplace allows you to browse offerings from individual “Creators” all over the globe—or connect with an artisan to create something bespoke. There are handmade wares of all sorts—ceramics, housewares, art prints, even handmade furniture and statement-making lighting by local designers—for everyone on your list, plus “buy now” offerings for the last-minute gifters among us. Or, you can filter by location to find makers near you. Take a look...

“Henki”, released November 26th, is the newest album by Richard Dawson and Circle. “Henki” roughly means “spirit” in Finnish, and each track is named after a plant. This collaboration between the troubadour and Finnish metal group creates a beautiful melding of experimental rock, folk, and metal. The first track, “Cooksonia,” is named after the Silurian plant that changed the biosphere and paved the way for animal life. Similarly, this song sets the tone for the rest of the album. Circle keeps the background melancholic and simple, allowing Dawson’s melodious vocals to shine through. Like many tracks on the album, there...