When I was in elementary school, I soaked up information like a sponge — and then I’d come home to teach my stuffed animals and my Toys ‘R Us version of an American Girl doll what I had just learned. I administered spelling tests, practiced times tables, and read books with them all. Weird? Maybe. But was I cementing my …
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Earlier this month, my husband, daughter, and I took a trip to Big Bear, California — a quiet mountain town a couple of hours outside Los Angeles, where we live. This wasn’t a typical vacation; rather, we were trying something new. We were going on, what I now call, our “annual mini intention retreat.” A friend had shared the idea …
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How do you get rid of a laptop you no longer use? Do you sell it? Donate it? Or drop it off at your local recycling facility? Before you do anything, make sure the data on your laptop is removed. Most people don’t do anything before recycling a laptop. At most, a factory reset is performed. It’s not enough. Factory …
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve lived in and written about sustainable clothing for the past decade — these are our favorite sustainable coat & jacket brands this season. Winter is here and that means it’s time to bundle up and keep warm …
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Our editors curate highly rated brands that are first assessed by our rigorous ratings system. Buying through our links may earn us a commission—supporting the work we do. Learn more. Can the use of animal products in fashion harm the environment in the same way that the meat industry does? And if so, what alternatives are out there? How …
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Walk into any grocery store at any time of year, and you’ll see more produce variety than you would have seen twenty years ago. Modern food supply chains mislead us into believing that our favorite produce is available year-round. But the truth is, these fruits and vegetables are delivered worldwide to meet the consumer demand for year-round fresh produce. But …
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. What’s our favorite part of holiday shopping? Why, it is supporting small and local businesses around the world — and in our very own communities, of course! Shopping in person at our local brick-and-mortar businesses is especially our …
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve researched, worn, and loved pieces from many handmade jewelry brands throughout the years — these are our top picks for independent artisans at a variety of price points. When it comes to self-expression, we want pieces that …
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. I researched and tested the best filtered shower heads in my bathroom — these are my top picks for filtering out chemicals and heavy metals with notes on install and benefits for each. Do you have sensitive or …
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. Our editors have researched and tested sustainable fashion for a decade — these are our favorite men’s activewear brands that use eco-friendly, organic, and nontoxic materials. However you like to get your exercise in, one thing’s for sure: …
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