Updated 3/2021: I have a few more sources to add to this list—hooray!     Since Karen asked, and since I feel like we’re really on the cusp of something here—a growing interest in how our fabrics are made and where they come from which I very much want to be a part of—these are the suppliers of traceable, sustainable fabrics I’ve found so far. Fabrics Made in USA Organic Cotton Plus is probably the most comprehensive source I have so far. They have a big “Made in USA” section of organic cotton fabrics grown and processed here. They carry lots of undyed and colorgrown...…  Updated 3/2021: I have a few more sources to add to this list—hooray!     Since Karen asked, and since I feel like we’re really on the cusp of something here—a growing interest in how our fabrics are made and where they come from which I very much want to be a part of—these are the suppliers of traceable, sustainable fabrics I’ve found so far. Fabrics Made in USA Organic Cotton Plus is probably the most comprehensive source I have so far. They have a big “Made in USA” section of organic cotton fabrics grown and processed here. They carry lots of undyed and colorgrown...WW…

Here we are in Slow Fashion October again! It kind of snuck up on me, actually; we just got home from traveling for shows, and if it were any other challenge/focus for the month, I probably would have just let it go. But not this one—it’s too close to the heart of what I think is important. I remember last year being amazed at how articulate and thoughtful everyone was being around these topics on Instagram. As I sat down to write an introduction to where I’m at this year, I surprised myself with how much I cared about what I was writing, and the idea for this post sprang into my head. I...…Here we are in Slow Fashion October again! It kind of snuck up on me, actually; we just got home from traveling for shows, and if it were any other challenge/focus for the month, I probably would have just let it go. But not this one—it’s too close to the heart of what I think is important. I remember last year being amazed at how articulate and thoughtful everyone was being around these topics on Instagram. As I sat down to write an introduction to where I’m at this year, I surprised myself with how much I cared about what I was writing, and the idea for this post sprang into my head. I...WW…

Sup 😎 I wrote this article a few months ago for something else, but it never got published. So, I’mma post it here. Valentine’s Day is coming up, I don’t want my content to go to waste, and this post could be beneficial for some people who have no idea what to get for their boyfriend or girlfriend. Everybody wins! Check it out. 🥰️👇🏿 Whether it’s for their birthday, a holiday, an anniversary, or just because, we always strive to give our significant other gifts that they’ll cherish forever. Gift giving is essential in a relationship because it serves as a physical reminder of how much you...…Sup 😎 I wrote this article a few months ago for something else, but it never got published. So, I’mma post it here. Valentine’s Day is coming up, I don’t want my content to go to waste, and this post could be beneficial for some people who have no idea what to get for their boyfriend or girlfriend. Everybody wins! Check it out. 🥰️👇🏿 Whether it’s for their birthday, a holiday, an anniversary, or just because, we always strive to give our significant other gifts that they’ll cherish forever. Gift giving is essential in a relationship because it serves as a physical reminder of how much you...WW…

Warning: Contains spoilers. Do not continue reading this post if you want to read Ties That Tether but haven’t yet. You’ve been warned. What’s poppin’! I just finished reading Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo, and it made me remember the joy I used to get from reading romance books. I discovered this novel from a Facebook group I’m in called Black Girls Read Too. This group is the reason I’ve bought more books this year than I probably have in my entire life. It’s also how I found a lot of incredible reads like this one! For a while, I’ve attempted to read like three other books...…Warning: Contains spoilers. Do not continue reading this post if you want to read Ties That Tether but haven’t yet. You’ve been warned. What’s poppin’! I just finished reading Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo, and it made me remember the joy I used to get from reading romance books. I discovered this novel from a Facebook group I’m in called Black Girls Read Too. This group is the reason I’ve bought more books this year than I probably have in my entire life. It’s also how I found a lot of incredible reads like this one! For a while, I’ve attempted to read like three other books...WW…

I’m pretty sure we’ve all complained about how much we hated our jobs at one point. I’m certain there have been times when you swore you would quit after having a stressful day. We’ve all been there before, and if you haven’t, yes you have. Don’t front! Even if you consider it to be the best job in all of eternity, it’s still a job. There will be moments when you want to flip tables, curse out your boss, or dramatically quit in a fit of rage. I know some mornings, I’m guilty of thinking, “can I just not show up for work today?” Of course, I’ve never acted on those thoughts because it’s not...…I’m pretty sure we’ve all complained about how much we hated our jobs at one point. I’m certain there have been times when you swore you would quit after having a stressful day. We’ve all been there before, and if you haven’t, yes you have. Don’t front! Even if you consider it to be the best job in all of eternity, it’s still a job. There will be moments when you want to flip tables, curse out your boss, or dramatically quit in a fit of rage. I know some mornings, I’m guilty of thinking, “can I just not show up for work today?” Of course, I’ve never acted on those thoughts because it’s not...WW…

Warning: Contains spoilers. Do not continue reading this post if you want to read I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter but haven’t yet. You’ve been warned. I finished I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez a little while ago but held off on writing a review for it. I did this mainly because I always felt bad writing a review on something I didn’t enjoy. I had super high expectations for this book and was left disappointed. I forget how I heard about this book, but the summary had me hooked. It’s a book about how a young Mexican-American girl named Julia is continuously...…Warning: Contains spoilers. Do not continue reading this post if you want to read I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter but haven’t yet. You’ve been warned. I finished I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez a little while ago but held off on writing a review for it. I did this mainly because I always felt bad writing a review on something I didn’t enjoy. I had super high expectations for this book and was left disappointed. I forget how I heard about this book, but the summary had me hooked. It’s a book about how a young Mexican-American girl named Julia is continuously...WW…

I moved out of my parent’s house with my boyfriend to a new city almost two years ago. It’s a huge milestone for me, and I wanted to share my experience and some of the things I’ve learned while adulting. Hopefully, it can be helpful for others leaving the nest soon. Here’s what I’ve learned over the months. I’m an introvert and don’t enjoy crowds, so I thought I’d be fine with always being home when I first moved out of my parents’ house. It was a new city where I didn’t know anyone, so I mainly stayed in my comfort zone at home with my boyfriend for the first few months. Having a...…I moved out of my parent’s house with my boyfriend to a new city almost two years ago. It’s a huge milestone for me, and I wanted to share my experience and some of the things I’ve learned while adulting. Hopefully, it can be helpful for others leaving the nest soon. Here’s what I’ve learned over the months. I’m an introvert and don’t enjoy crowds, so I thought I’d be fine with always being home when I first moved out of my parents’ house. It was a new city where I didn’t know anyone, so I mainly stayed in my comfort zone at home with my boyfriend for the first few months. Having a...WW…

Verification: R-uCYRNvKT0-Uv9OFMfdbi-nOyXZMWkRrQ7QhMI7As aging homeowners get older and become more vulnerable to things that were not as harmful to them before, it is important that they accommodate their residence to their lifestyle so that they can live a happier and longer life. Otherwise, older folks could get seriously hurt or even pass away if they live in a house that is not accommodating to their aging lifestyle. While Aging residents will need different things varying their health and life conditions, homeowners should at least consider accommodating inside and outdoor...…Verification: R-uCYRNvKT0-Uv9OFMfdbi-nOyXZMWkRrQ7QhMI7As aging homeowners get older and become more vulnerable to things that were not as harmful to them before, it is important that they accommodate their residence to their lifestyle so that they can live a happier and longer life. Otherwise, older folks could get seriously hurt or even pass away if they live in a house that is not accommodating to their aging lifestyle. While Aging residents will need different things varying their health and life conditions, homeowners should at least consider accommodating inside and outdoor...WW…

Verification: R-uCYRNvKT0-Uv9OFMfdbi-nOyXZMWkRrQ7QhMI7FUT (follicular unit transplantation) involves moving small naturally occurring hair bundles from a permanent area of your scalp to where you have sparse or thinning hair. This procedure produces lifelong results.The FUE technique uses tiny punches (0,8-1 mm) to extract intact follicular units. Although it lacked acceptance in its early years due to the difficulty of extracting intact follicular units with such a small punch, it has grown in popularity because of rising patient demand and the availability of better instrumentation and...…Verification: R-uCYRNvKT0-Uv9OFMfdbi-nOyXZMWkRrQ7QhMI7FUT (follicular unit transplantation) involves moving small naturally occurring hair bundles from a permanent area of your scalp to where you have sparse or thinning hair. This procedure produces lifelong results.The FUE technique uses tiny punches (0,8-1 mm) to extract intact follicular units. Although it lacked acceptance in its early years due to the difficulty of extracting intact follicular units with such a small punch, it has grown in popularity because of rising patient demand and the availability of better instrumentation and...WW…