Hello folks!  It’s been a hot minute and a hot summer. And while I’m working on another post (my first time at Kingpins!), I wanted to share a contribution I wrote for Conscious Fashion Collective’s blog: Conscious Style. Owner Elizabeth Joy asked for my input on denim for their newest post: How To Spot A Quality Garment. Because, have you ever looked at a piece of clothing and thought…..is this worth the money?? Click here to find out!

Last month, I shared some tools and mindset approaches that help me work remotely as a freelancer. This month, we’re going to rewind about 9 months. Late summer 2024. But before we start, here is the Ai (Artificial Intelligence), disclaimer for this post: Chat GPT (or better known as Cat Fart (if you read my last post), aided my research but had no part in the actual writing. Alright, let's begin. If you happened to be in eastern North Carolina last August and spotted a silve

Hello again :) Last month I started my blog post inside a Chick- fil-A (watching my two tiny humans get their energy out at the play place).  This month has been a mix of writing at a KidsTopia, (a massive indoor playground), and in bed on New Year’s Eve. (Sidebar- I love New Year’s Eve! Gone are the expectations for a magical morning with presents, there’s no overdone decor, and even if you don’t make it to midnight- the next morning can still feel fresh. I know I’ve lost al

Sadly, despite Levi's being a classic (and one of the reasons I went into denim), the brand still has room for improvement in making their products more sustainable for the environment and conducting more ethical business practices. So where should you go when you're on the hunt for a pair of jeans? I always suggest to first try clothing swaps or pre-loved (gently used stores) first, but if you're wanting new, or to try out a specific brand - see this list curated by Good On