6.1.21 | 💛 Why is there stigma around "Made in China"?

June 1, 2021
Today's article thoughtfully explores why *where* an item is produced is not always as important as *how* it was produced. China is not a monolith—nor are its manufacturing processes. Read on to learn about how to vet ethics of items produced in China, and beyond.

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South African artist Alice Phoebe Lou says this song is "begging you to dance around your room naked and scream out what you really feel." Let's give it a try, shall we? (Thanks for the recommendation, reader Amy!)

LISTEN TO "DIRTY MOUTH" BY ALICE PHOEBE LOU

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We're swapping our sneakers for sandals now that the weather is warming up! These sustainable and fair trade options are at the top of our list.

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5.28.21 | 🐾 On grieving the loss of a pet

Friday, May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021 Happy Friday and long weekend to those in the US! Per some lovely reader feedback, we are now exclusively featuring songs in the "listen" section of each morning's newsletter

5.27.21 | 💰 What is the PayUp fashion movement?

Thursday, May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021 If I am not writing, I am not well. Warmly, AmyAnn Cadwell Co-Founder | The Good Trade LIsten Putting Jungle on always makes us want to shimmy around, and this remixed version of "

5.26.21 | 🩺 Learning to talk to doctors is an acquired skill

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

May 26, 2021 You weren't brought this far to be left here on your own. Warmly, AmyAnn Cadwell Co-Founder | The Good Trade LIsten "'Please' is full of optimism and ready to be played

5.25.21 | 💛 99 compliments that aren't about appearance

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021 Today's article includes 99 compliments you can offer someone (that are not about their appearance!) It's wonderful to hear we look nice, but genuine compliments about our

5.24.21 | 🥕 A step-by-step guide to composting

Monday, May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021 The work is always to stay in our hearts, and let love in. Warmly, AmyAnn Cadwell Co-Founder | The Good Trade LIsten Ah, a song about the one that got away—and about "how I wasn't

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