Those who stay curious about life often find themselves in a rewarding relationship with arts & science. Cognitive Surplus offers completely unique gifts & treasures for the science-obsessed & endlessly curious. ...
These five indie brands may be unfamiliar to you, but they're dominating the world of zero waste beauty with their conscious packaging choices and oftentimes equally impressive ingredients. ...
Out of all the states in our country, no one is having a harder time than the Navajo Nation. Orenda Tribe is a collective of Indigenous artists that create sustainable products to support their people and protect their land. ...
Goodwill invited media, bloggers, and influencers to attend a back-to-school fashion forecast presentation held by 11 style-savvy teens from Washington state. Here's what they said. ...
I've flipped through my fair share of DIY beauty recipe books, and I'm comfortable calling this one my favorite. Not only are the direct product comparisons helpful, but De Clercq tackled some products that might have even amateur crafters at ...
Over at Poshmark, they’re making some serious secondhand-money moves! On top of adding an entire country to their roster (welcome to Poshmark, Canada!), they’re also adding an entirely new department to their repertoire: Poshmark Home, for all of your used ...
Sometimes I wonder how sugary, carbonated beverages are still somehow thriving in the consumer marketplace. They’re not good for you, they’re expensive, and some of the flavors are just downright weird. I mean, would Dr. Pepper be a good flavor ...
When I was a kid, I based the aesthetic dreams of my future on what I saw on TV sets, music videos, and MTV Cribs. Little did I know that, as a grown woman, I would divert my source of ...
We had the privilege of chatting with Lucy Isadora, a Mississippi-based zine creator about her ever-expanding zine collection, her sources of inspiration, self-publishing in Mississippi, and why you should just the damn thing. ...
The time to start upcycling thrift store finds is now. I know, you’ve been thinking about trying upcycling for years. You maybe even considered opening a business, right? All of your love for home decor and being cheap come together ...
A lot of people ask me how a website for people without money could be all about shopping. Typically, I go on to tell them something that you guys already know: Broke & Beautiful, and being broke, is not so ...
For a major metro area, Memphis has a strangely small-town feel. It’s not uncommon to run into the same folks in passing, especially at shows, coffee shops, or your favorite Kroger (it’s a thing, trust me). Luckily I’ve had the ...
For International Women's Day, shop the closets of the 30 biggest trend-setters at ThredUp including actress Gina Rodriguez, YouTuber Aspyn Ovard, and fashion editor Lauren Chan! 100% of the proceeds will go to Girls, Inc. ...
After exhaustive research, here are the top 30-ish YouTube channels to teach you how to cook! ...
While most of us are overwhelmed at the idea of organizing our own closets, The Sorry Girls have turned an empty loft into a Pinterest-worthy, live-in studio for their bustling business as creatives. The best part is that they furnished ...
It’s probably not a new experience to you, running low on cash or not having enough to buy something you want to, even need to. We’ve all been there at some point. What some of us don’t realize is that ...
I never really thought bread was expensive. I mean, four dollars per loaf or whatever seemed pretty harmless to a teenager with minimal responsibilities and controlled income. Then, I tried living on my own, and suddenly – $4 per week? ...
When I first stared buying indie makeup, the pots of loose (but beautiful) eyeshadows intimidated me. While I commit to learning how to apply them in their natural form, I've also been learning how to press them into makeup pans ...
One of the main functions of my life that keeps me on the broke side is coffee. Specifically, espresso drinks. I have my winter drinks, like soy caramel lattes and peppermint mochas, but in the summertime (starting in early March, which indicates a ...
If you’ve considered checking out Poshmark to sell your clothes but aren’t sure that it’s worth your time, please allow me to be your test subject. I offer myself as tribute. Of all the ways to get rid of old ...