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Smart Finds: Multi-Tasking Household Heroes
We love efficiency and getting bang for our buck! So for this year’s spring cleaning and reorganizing we’ve come up with our favorite household goods that pack a lot of purpose. And for an extra bonus, they are minimalist and help you consume less!
Clean and Green 😍 Beauty Finds for that Sun-Kissed Glow!
We sat down with beauty industry insider Berkley Stenson to chat about some of the latest clean and green – free of potentially harmful ingredients and practices – beauty trends and finds. We especially wanted to know how to get that easy, fresh, summertime glow. Here are her top picks!
*Other* Cool Products Made From Recycled Materials
We are so excited about our new 100% recycled fabric! Finally, after many years and a lot of research, we have found a recycled fabric that meets our high quality, durability, functionality and look and feel standard! Voila! Now we are curious about other hip products that are made from recycled materials so we looked around and picked our top five. Check them out!
Unique Gift Ideas for Men
Dad, hubby, son, brother - and the gardener! For all the special guys on your list, we've found a few unique gifts that we know he'll love!
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#whatsinyoururbanbag: Summer Beauty Haul
Slowly but surely, we're ditching the chemically-laden beauty products we've used for years and replacing them with their less harmful, and just as effective, counterparts. No, we're not perfect (ahem...aerosol...ahem), but we are taking a step in the right direction. As we look forward to a summer full of adventures, we know getting dolled-up will be taking a backseat. Simplicity is key and also helps keep our suitcases light. Tucked away in one of our Urban Market Bags, here are a few of our favorite summer beauty finds to complement your natural glow.
Our Milestones <3
Since we launched in April of 2014, it’s fun to look back and see where we’ve been and how we’ve launched into the fight against plastic bags!
Can We Be Empathetic to Plastic?
We admit, there have been times when we’ve felt judgmental about people who use plastic. We thought “come on world, GET ON BOARD! We have a plastic island twice the size of Texas in our ocean! Wake up!”
No Plastic, It’s the Lifestyle
Thank you Hawaii, the first state to officially ban plastic bags. After spending time on the Big Island in Kona, it’s easy to understand why the locals are so accepting and supportive of anti-plastic bag legislation. It’s their lifestyle. Many signs on the island express statements like “leave the sand, it’s the local way” or “do your part to preserve the island” as a reminder of how important it is to honor the Earth’s beauty. And Hawaii makes it easy. There are compost and recycle bins on most busy corners. The streets and beaches are well-kept. Everyone does his or her part to maintain the pristine land. And now, the plastic bag ban. Because of this heightened consciousness, we were moved to avoid all unnecessary plastic, paper and other disposable materials during our stay on the island. Instead of considering the ban of plastic bags as a burden, it’s celebrated and embraced. We get it—as you walk along the beaches and consider the garbage that ends up in the ocean, it’s a tragic injustice to sea animals and the environment—and we commend Hawaii for this bold and critical move.