Come Help Change the World - I'm Giving Away ShiftCon Tickets

I'm speaking at ShiftCon, a groundbreaking eco wellness social media conference, in October 2014. Are you a shifter? Someone speaking out, taking action and helping the world shift in the right direction? Then you should be at ShiftCon and I may have a ticket to give away to you.

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Where Can I Shop for Clothing? Understanding Bangladesh, Safety and Ethical Sourcing

A lot of people were hit hard by the images of the Rana Plaza factory that collapsed in Bangladesh last year and the news of the factory fires that came before that. As Western consumers of many of the goods that are produced in that factory, the deaths, the injuries, the inhumane working conditions make us feel guilty, devastated and confused. Where can we buy clothing for our families without hurting people? How do we know that the companies that we are buying from are treating workers fairly and ensuring they have safe working conditions?

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The Meaning Behind a Photo: Children, Photo Journalism, and Social Good Campaigns

Have you seen this photograph? I saw it for the first time the other day when a friend shared it on facebook. When I found out that the picture is not at all what it was being passed off as, I felt deceived, and it got me thinking about the way we use photos to tell stories, especially when those photos involve children.

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Your Holidays, Your Way

No, dear inbox, I don't want to "Cook up some homemade hostess gifts". No, Pinterest, I won't be sewing Christmas-themed coffee cozies. I have been busy figuring out how we'll make the holiday special in our own way, which may not be the same as it is for other families. Have you figured out how to make the holidays special in your own way? Come get some ideas and share what your family will be doing.

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Join Me For ShiftCon 2014: An Eco Wellness Social Media Conference

Next year, there is going to be a great new social media conference specifically for eco and wellness bloggers. If you are passionate about social change, organic food, health, environmentally friendly products and more, this is the place for you to be. I hope you'll join me for a great weekend of learning and networking.

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