Defined as ‘dried leaf’ in Kiswahili, the jewelry brand Mikuti specializes in partnering and collaborating with individuals, workshops, and artists within Tanzania to help foster a sustainable economy in which workers receive fair wages for their handcrafted goods. The Mikuti story started  in  2009, while founder Erika Freund was volunteering with a NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) [...]

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Ethic responsibility at the core of a brand is something that certainly encourages me to choose one brand over another, really just based on this fact alone. Luckily, NIYOT nail polish, which just launched in the USA with a core three-color red collection, produces amazing results, as well as following their mission as ethically sound [...]

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There’s certainly nothing pretty about having a cold; the red, irritated face from blowing the nose and the ultra chapped lips from the heavy breathing at night and generally grossness associated with the common cold.  Since I was in such a state this weekend, it came to be the perfect time to pull the FixMySkin [...]

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This story is really about thinking naturally in more ways than one; while on a casual nature walk this fall with my lovely parents, I  tested out the New Balance newSKY™ 01, a great new pair of lifestyle footwear made of eco-friendly materials that also encourage the natural movement of the feet. Quick Verdict: the [...]

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[Rosemary Mint $8, at Cleanupsoap.com] Cleanup Soap’s Design Metaphor: “As the soap disappears, so do the landmines.” Cleanup Soap’s Design Goal: “Wash them away”. Wondering what is going on? Cleanup is a company that raises funds for de-mining organizations to remove landmines, a target operated explosive weapon, and provide survivor assistance. Shockingly, the global landmine crisis is [...]

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