by Alex Schmidt | Dec 10, 2017 | Conscious brands
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!… to mass consume junk that will destroy the planet. KIDDING. Not really… Yet, the holidays don’t have to be quite as unsustainable if we give gifts that people will actually love AND use. Over the years I’ve received...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 11, 2017 | Europe, Mindfulness
Many of us could use some added mindfulness into our daily lives—especially us millennials. We are the instant-gratification seeking generation that grew up with the digital age. We value self-fulfillment and social impact. And yet, it’s so easy for us to feel...
by Alex Schmidt | May 7, 2017 | Conscious brands
Women’s healthcare is crucial no matter where you in the world. PERIOD. But have you given a second thought about the harmful ingredients lurking in your own feminine hygiene products? Or what about the unfortunate fact that millions of women don’t even have access to...
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 15, 2017 | Europe, Mindfulness
I started my blog a little over half a year ago as a way to channel my passion for writing and build a platform for mindful travel and lifestyle. While I still have a long way to go, I’ve successfully transformed an idea into a reality. Other than teaching myself the...
by Alex Schmidt | Dec 26, 2016 | Conscious brands
I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season, and for those of you that celebrate, Merry (belated) Christmas! After spending five months in Croatia and another week traveling in Zagreb and Budapest, I’m now back home to my Minnesota roots for a while. My...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 6, 2016 | Sustainable Fashion
I used to be the girl with “nothing to wear” and an overflowing closet with cheap clothes. After burning through dozens of Forever 21 blouses and shoes with a 3-month lifespan, I realized that my purchasing patterns were not only hurting my wallet. I made the...
