Welcome to Wait, Why? A New Podcast!

August 12, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

My best friend Tori and I have set out to investigate questions, interests, and popular thought through a relaxed, relatable, open conversation on our new podcast, Wait, Why? Episode 1 is here now! This week ,the we provide insight into why we created the podcast. The episode includes a fun Q&A where we interview each […]

Road Trip Update from Boston, MA

June 25, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

[This post is backlogged from Thursday, June 25th] A little over two weeks ago I flew into Fresno, California to begin a National Parks/ National Forests road trip out West. I’ve updated you once since then, from Portland, Oregon, and since we’ve continued to see many more sights. Sadly our trip is coming to an […]

Happy Earth Day — Presenting the Eco Enlightened Pocket Guide!

April 28, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Last week was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and I felt like I had a lot to celebrate surrounding this wonderful, awe-inspiring planet. This year I was part of an exciting project launch with the Smithsonian Institute’s ocean education platform, the Ocean Portal. To inspire hope and promote earth optimism, we created an interactive […]

Adventures around the house

April 13, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

“And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.” – Vella It’s hard to reflect on things when were still in the thick of the […]

Three everyday products that reduce plastic waste!

February 28, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Or at least reduce! Sharing 3 products that I use pretty much everyday that help minimize plastic waste! 1. Myro Deodorant : Myro is an all-natural plant-based deodorant that uses a refillable case! You can buy refills individually or get them set to monthly shipments (aka never go out to buy deodorant again). Myro’s […]

Eco Enlightened Jan. 17, 2020

January 17, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Hello, and welcome to eco enlightened! Bringing you the environmental news everyone should know. Tune in weekly to stay #ecoenlightened Climate Fwd: “Ocean’s working overtime” The Daily Skimm 1.17.20 The Daily Skimm 1.15.20“Colgate launches vegan-certified toothpaste in recyclable tube” via chicks for climate

GIVEAWAY! It’s not too late to win your own wooden watch from JORD

January 14, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello Friends and Followers! I wanted to pop in on this Tuesday morning to let you know that you’re worth it, which is why you should treat yourself by entering to win $100 off any wooden watch from JORD’s collection. My Cassia walnut and rose watch from JORD has become my favorite time piece from […]

Eco Enlightened Dec. 27, 2019

December 27, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello, and welcome to eco enlightened! Bringing you the environmental news everyone should know. Tune in weekly to stay #ecoenlightened! “Trump is rolling back over 80 environmental regulations. Here are five big changes you might have missed in 2019” “Climate FWD: Favorites from the New York Times climate team” “Coastal Erosion: The Smallest State and […]

Happy Low Waste Holiday

December 20, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

As I’m becoming increasingly aware of my climate impact, approaching this holiday season from a sustainable lens was an important goal for me. Here’s just a little bit of advice, including some last minute gift and wrapping ideas, that I have for you this season.Remember, the small things always count! Gifts DIY: sugar scrub I […]

JORD Wood Watches: Everything you need to know (and a giveaway)!

December 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Right on time for the New Year: JORD’s gorgeous wooden watches It’s officially the holiday season, the new year (and with it a new decade) is upon us, and it feels like life couldn’t be moving faster. I’ve got an exciting, and busy, next few weeks ahead of me. I’m trying not to let the […]