5 reasons we’re excited for a groundbreaking new comic from Marvel that celebrates diversity.
Plenty of comic fans and geeks of all kinds are counting down the days until November 8. That’s they day you can get your hands on the much buzzed-about Blessing in Disguise by award-winning Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor. It’s an 8-page comic in...
This soap can save lives.
When we’re browsing the seemingly endless soap aisle at the grocery store, it’s easy to forget that the basics for good hygiene can still present a big challenge in many parts of the world. A bar of soap can literally save lives, preventing a child...
FashionABLE rocks fall with big style that gives back to women in a big way
While I may still be desperately combing the summer sales racks for swimsuits that fit my girls, I’ve also got an eye toward fall fashion, and I am so happy that CMP beloved maker, fashionABLE, has extended their line of wearable scarves into more fall-weight...
The quote that does more than inspire: It saves lives.
Sharing, liking, or commenting on this post donates one life-saving vaccine to a child around the world. Please read on for the full story. One of the most wonderful things about social media is that it gives every single one of us a voice. One of the...
The Peace Exchange: Fair trade accessories from an organization that just gives you more faith in humanity.
I admit that like a lot of you, that it can get really hard, day after day, learning about yet another violent incident around the world; another area facing political unrest, turmoil, and terrible conditions, especially for women and children. But as I recently heard...
To the Market: Fashionable gifts and accessories that reinvent women’s lives.
Recently I was honored to attend the ONE.org Girls & Women Initiative’s AYA Summit, in which my eyes were opened to so many remarkable ways that people devote their lives to women and girls around the world who are disproportionately affected by poverty. One...
3 hot accessories from fashionABLE, only one place to get them
We know our readers are huge fans of the handmade scarves from fashionABLE, because of course you all have fabulous taste and big hearts. (Two of our favorite traits.) Last year the company did a very smart thing, working with our friends at ONE.org along with Gabby...
PS, I Made This: Easy DIY tutorials for makers with a heart
When I was a kid, my mom put me in sewing camp for a week one summer. My style has since progressed from the neon purple and pink poufy overalls I made then, but I still craft — and I still need some inspiration from time to time. For a fashion-forward take on...
Leather wrap bracelets with a big heart to help little hearts
I’ve been deeply committed to supporting FashionABLE since visiting them in Ethiopia on a humanitarian trip with ONE nearly two years ago. These guys get it right, producing gorgeous handmade scarves and accessories that are not only incredibly wearable, but...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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