Women worldwide share in the joy annoyance biological fact of getting their period about once a month. However, women worldwide do not share affordable access to proper sanitary napkins or comparable products; in fact, crumpled newspapers, used rags, and leaves are often worn by poor women and can lead to infection and social discomfort. Arunachalam… Continue reading Let’s talk about periods.
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Why Millennial Women are Burning Out at Work by 30
Not the most uplifting post, but I agree with the author and appreciate her raw points. Well worth a read, but heads up that there might be a pit in your stomach after. Make sure to read the comments, too.Why Millennial Women are Burning Out at Work by 30
This was the 90s:
I want to say things have changed, and I hope they have, but have they? Also, College is a career? Really Parker Brothers? [editor’s note: I most certainly do not have a problem with any of these professions. I am just commenting on the scope represented, the packaging, the total whiteness and girliness!, etc.]
DIY: Host a clothing swap
On September 11, the National Day of Service and also a National Day of Remembrance, I wanted to do both without gratuitously doing either. So, what better than hosting a fun event and celebration of girlfriends with a charity component? In the end, 15 girls each went home with some fun new finds and also… Continue reading DIY: Host a clothing swap
Muses
My friend started a company called Audrey and Emma. I really like how she came up with the name, which also carries a story and philosophy that I think defines the brand. About Audrey & Emma: The Women Audrey Hepburn is one of two muses behind our namesake. Many know Ms. Hepburn for being the… Continue reading Muses
Beautiful bag that was gifted to me and made by the Shining Hope for Communities Women Empowerment Project from the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Wearing it is a reminder of the strength and beauty that women worldwide possess and put to good use, but also the devastating climate that forces women to come together… Continue reading
Women are getting their brew on
Great post on chef Marcus Samuelsson's blog about women who brew beer. I support Project Venus! Craft beer has been a boy’s club, but now, women are beginning to break into the industry. Women still remain a small presence in the brewing community—their influence, however, is growing, and beer’s glass ceiling has been cracked. Megan… Continue reading Women are getting their brew on
American Women: We’ve come so far, and still have places to go.
American Women: We've come so far, and still have places to go.
Super cool crafts for a great cause
When I visited my friend Laura in the Dominican Republic last year, she took our crew to the most fantastic fair trade women’s art co-op, La Tienda. Rachel runs it and sells the works of 30 women from the community. I bought candles, earrings, and necklaces. They unfortunately aren’t able to ship products individually*, but… Continue reading Super cool crafts for a great cause
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