Feller Shades || Wooden Sunglasses That Give Back

Feller Shades || Wooden Sunglasses That Give Back

Olivia Youngs
Slow Fashion

I've always loved sunglasses. For as long as I can remember, a pair of sunnies always seemed like the most versatile accessory to any outfit. I went through the giant "bug eye" sunglasses that are much to big for your face phase, the aviators phase (which I'm still kind of in, I won't lie,) and the cheap-o pair from Forever 21 that breaks within 16 minutes of leaving the store phase. 

The only phase I think I've yet to hit is the "lifetime commitment" sunglasses phase. The kind of sunnies that real adults wear. The glasses you reach for over and over, wear with every outfit, and keep safe and sound for years to come.

Feller Shades has eased me into that phase of my sunglasses journey with their handmade, wooden, endlessly classy and unique glasses. 

Traveling Light || How To Pack For A Week Away

Traveling Light || How To Pack For A Week Away

Olivia Youngs

One of the most frequent questions I'm asked is tips for packing light for a trip. As an ex-over-packer, I've drastically changed my habits when it comes to packing for a trip and I thought I'd share the process I use that works for me and encourages me to pack less, instead of grabbing half my closet and throwing it into a suitcase (or two) just in case. 

My hubby, kiddos, and I are currently in CO (our future home — yay!) for my little brother's graduation and so it was the perfect opportunity to share exactly how I packed. 

My Motherhood Essentials Simplified || With MATTER Prints

My Motherhood Essentials Simplified || With MATTER Prints

Olivia Youngs
Motherhood, Slow Fashion

Motherhood is rarely simple. In fact, in my experience, it's usually the opposite. 

Whether you're sorting through "must have" lists during your first pregnancy, unsure of what you really need and what you can go without, or are dealing with piles of gifted toys from well-wishing relatives for your little's birthdays, raising kids comes with a lot of stuff. Most of which, isn't really essential. 

I've talked many times about how becoming a mom at the young age of 20 was what catapulted me into my love for slow living. Downsizing, living with less, and going through the mundane everyday as intentionally as possible usually feels like it opposes the "natural" flow of stereotypical motherhood. 

Spring Cleaning || How and Why to Detox Your Digital Life

Spring Cleaning || How and Why to Detox Your Digital Life

Olivia Youngs

Welcome to the third installment of my mini-spring cleaning series! (You can find the first post on detoxing your schedule here and the second post on detoxing your wardrobe here.) Although I don't consider myself a "neat freak" in any sense of the word, I do enjoy spring cleaning in the non-traditional sense. 

By the time April or May rolls around, most people are rolling up their sleeves, dusting the cobwebs from their ceilings, and sorting through their unused belongings. I, however, like to think of "spring cleaning" in a different sense. 

In this series, I tackle the less-often-purged parts of our lives, and today we are chatting about maybe the biggest one of all: our online life. Granted, "real life" is more immediate and therefore more important to cleanse regularly, but I would argue that our online presence is no less "real" and the interactions we encounter there can be just as positive or negative as our offline ones. 

Globe In || A Subscription Box With A Purpose

Globe In || A Subscription Box With A Purpose

Olivia Youngs
Simple Home

Subscription boxes seem to be all the rage lately and although I've only tried out a few (my favorite of course, being entirely coffee themed,) since my steps toward a more conscious lifestyle I had yet to test out a subscription box that centered around ethical shopping. 

Globe In is on a mission to deliver joy by connecting consumers to real, remote artisans from around the world. With their themed boxes, you can choose to receive one once, get them monthly, send them as gifts, or even shop the pieces individually. 

With a passion for sustainable business models, Globe In is more than just a way to receive new, useful items once per month. Signing up for their Artisan Box (their monthly subscription box,) or shopping any of their other boxes or products directly supports the artisans who made the item — giving the talented artisan an global audience, instead of just a local one. 

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