Ethical Gifts at UncommonGoods + Giveaway!

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UncommonGoods is a favorite for ethical gifts! Not news for Made-to-Travel readers–UncommonGoods on many gift roundups. So I was ecstatic UncommonGoods contacted me to review items and hold a giveaway for YOU! Let’s start with my favorite gifts for Her and Him. (Pro Tip!– UncommonGoods Christmas gifts suggestions HERE.) Her: jewelry roll- $15 //recycled sari scarf- $34 // wine pairing towels- $28 // duffle- $89 //clutch- $60—more Gifts for Her HERE.  Him: wallet- $72 // home mat- $22 //beer towel-$14 // tool roll-$59//measuring ring-$68–more Gifts for Him… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links

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  Ethical Pick! : True story I’ve had a crush on these totes ($18) for at least a year and a half. I love that they’re charming and funny while being classic and modern…and of course made in the USA. Now friends, happy Monday! Please enjoy some reasons that made me heart the internet. Ridiculous storage solutions that TOTALLY make sense in NY. Holy moly! I was lost in a vortex of  this girl’s youtube. Be sure to check out the behind… View Post

Ethical Boots

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One of the few reasons I enjoy when the weather gets chillier is the opportunity to wear boots! I love the way boots look!!  For me boots can really give a bit of edge, boho, or urban touch to any look. So since tis the season of chillier weather– here are my fave ethical boots this year! (1st Column: nora fringe boots – $50 // violet brown wedges – $159.99 // copper booties – $119.99 // norah boot in tan… View Post

What’s on Your Ballot- Time to VOTE!

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Friends, if you are a reader in the US and you can vote…VOTE! Both my parents and lots of my family are unable to vote in the US and so I’ve always found it a real privilege that I can. Tomorrow is all about local and while voting in the national elections is of course super important there are so many allocations and policies that are left up to your state/district/city that it is imperative that you find out what… View Post
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Smile File-Let’s Celebrate Cats!

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  Did you know that it was National Cat Day on October 29th!?! I had no idea! I had something completely else planned to post today, but as soon as I learned I missed National Cat Day I decided to have a little belated celebration! I always identified as a dog person—I grew up with dogs and was surrounded by dogs as a kid, but as an adult I have way more friends that have cats and I have a new special… View Post
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I Heart the Internet-Links

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Happy Monday friends! Hope you all had a restful, sunny and full weekend. Ethical Pick!: This amazing shirt dress by Study NY is literally my dream, a bit pricey for my budget right now ($215), but totally contemplating on getting it anyway…I mean it’s seasonless, classic and easy—sigh, definitely my big fashion crush at the moment. Now friends, please enjoy some of the recent reasons I hearted the internet. A great roundup of Halloween posts including: How to Have an… View Post

What I Wore-Gnomish Tall Beanie

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I had put tall beanies on the list of items I didn’t think would look good on me. But I picked this one up on my latest trip to Iceland and I j’adore it! The tall beanie had a little handwritten tag with the name of the knitter, which makes it even better. Tall beanies totally=gnomish, and I dig that! (card available here) Under this jacket I’m wearing my favorite purchase of the summer you’ve never seen! It’s this great… View Post

Costumes From Your Closet-Last Minute Costumes

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So last year! My Costumes From Your Closet post was literally published on October 30th…EEP a little close, no? A bit of a fail for you my friends, so I decided to reshare some of my favorite last minute costumes again, just a little earlier this year! These costumes are easily hiding in your closet or disguised at a thrift store near you! The Son of Man-I think this painting is instantly recognizable, brilliant easy costume! Wednesday Addams– Got a… View Post

Ethical Cozy Chic

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Well friends, I have to say I feel like I’m a super early adopter of cozy chic…like since forever! So happy it’s being embraced by the masses! There are a couple of ways you can embrace cozy chic! First let’s talk about one of my favorites(!)…the cozy oversized sweater. The Cozy Sweater (inspiration sources: black on black // sweater + skirt // sweater + boyfriend jeans // sweater + tights) How to Wear… With skinny jeans/leggings– Probably the easiest silhouette. I love the version… View Post

I Heart the Internet – Links

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  Ethical Pick! -Happy Monday, friends!  I am in love with this Sphere Wire Basket ($49) by Charest Studios. A brilliant storage solution made with upcycled wire in Connecticut. When I have some extra dough I think I’m going to treat myself :). Now please enjoy some of the most recent reasons I hearted the internet. YAY! Planet Shoes has a new vegan shoe section! 😀 Lessons to learn from adult friendships—I’m so happy someone said this: “ALL your friends don’t… View Post

Ethical in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

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Two of my favorite women in the whole wide world are breast cancer survivors. They are marvelous women who have inspired me in so many ways, but their love and strength and goodness is second to none and one day I hope to be the women they are. So in honor of them I thought I’d share some ethical pinks to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (L-R: glass studs –$9.95 // candy slant shoes – $75 //… View Post
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New Uses for Old Things Part 2

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My darling friend Stephanie, of the Loudmouth Lifestyle, is taking a bit of a breather during her last months of pregnancy, so I’m helping her out with New Uses for Old Things Part 2! Check out some handy little news uses for old things over at The Loudmouth Lifestyle HERE! And if you haven’t read part one of New Uses for Old Things–go right on ahead over HERE!         View Post
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Ha! I Made It- DIY Tattooed Shoes

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So not every DIY turns out perfect. I had these shoes for a long long while and remember when everyone was painting the toe on their shoes?! Well, I tried that! —it did NOT work out for me. But I really love a pointy kitten heel and these were so comfy and the perfect color tan, I couldn’t throw them out! Then I saw this picture and was inspired and soooooo happy I didn’t get rid of them! I headed… View Post