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Single-Use Alternatives: 5 Things I No Longer Buy

By emilybrewer on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Once I cut out fast-fashion, I looked for other more sustainable alternatives to common goods I purchase. It’s become increasingly important to me to limit the purchase of single-use productsContinue Reading…Single-Use Alternatives: 5 Things I No Longer Buy

Keep, Sell, or Donate? Cleaning your closet effectively

By emilybrewer on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

The thought of going through every piece of clothing and organizing your closet sounds like the worst possible chore. It takes a lot of effort (mentally and emotionally) to figureContinue Reading…Keep, Sell, or Donate? Cleaning your closet effectively

Working Out Sustainably: Girlfriend Collective Review

By emilybrewer on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

I’ve always been a little hesitant when buying leggings or any pants online. I have a long, awkward body and leggings don’t always fit comfortably. But, I’ve had to resortContinue Reading…Working Out Sustainably: Girlfriend Collective Review

Texting Culture and Anxiety: Why I’m Not Answering Your Texts

By emilybrewer on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

It never feels good to be left on read. When I had a few close friends confront me and ask why I never answer their texts, I couldn’t really giveContinue Reading…Texting Culture and Anxiety: Why I’m Not Answering Your Texts

Clothing Donation Cons: The Dark Side of Donating

By emilybrewer on November 5, 2019November 6, 2019

Decluttering and organizing my closet always leaves me feeling productive with a clear headspace. It feels even better when I donate clothes so they can live a second life, butContinue Reading…Clothing Donation Cons: The Dark Side of Donating

Life In Toronto as a London, Ontario Local

By emilybrewer on June 28, 2019August 29, 2019

I think most people who are both born and raised in the same city have a burning desire to leave. Toronto is just two hours away from London and usuallyContinue Reading…Life In Toronto as a London, Ontario Local

What to do on your next free Saturday in London, Ontario

By emilybrewer on June 8, 2019October 12, 2020

If you ask a millennial who was born and raised in London, Ontario to give their opinion on the city, 9 times out of 10 they’ll say something negative. I’mContinue Reading…What to do on your next free Saturday in London, Ontario

No Waste: How I Keep Old Clothes Relevant

By emilybrewer on May 31, 2019June 26, 2019

As a recovering shopaholic, I have built quite the collection of clothing over the years. While I’m beginning to go through it and donate/sell clothing I no longer wear, IContinue Reading…No Waste: How I Keep Old Clothes Relevant

Shopaholic Gets Sober: Let’s Talk Slow Fashion

By emilybrewer on April 17, 2019April 6, 2021

It’s no secret that the fast fashion industry is harmful to the environment and the cause of some pretty horrific working conditions. The geographic locations and socioeconomic status of workersContinue Reading…Shopaholic Gets Sober: Let’s Talk Slow Fashion

Interview with a Fashion Entrepreneur: Alyssa Goodman of Chez Bippy

By emilybrewer on March 5, 2019October 31, 2019

So, you think you know what you want to do for the rest of your working life? Well, what happens if you waste all your time, energy, and money toContinue Reading…Interview with a Fashion Entrepreneur: Alyssa Goodman of Chez Bippy