Nearly everyone I know tends to run short on time and/or money. Some have an abundance of one and are short on the other, but very few of us feel … Continue reading →

Being an ethically-minded consumer can involve many concerns. We’ve rounded up the best iPhone and Android apps to help you shop smarter, whether you’re looking for cruelty-free, environmentally friendly, socially … Continue reading →

For decades, psychologists have been chronicling Americans’ decreasing self-esteem and increasing rates of depression. Tori DeAngelis says in her article, Consumerism and its discontents, subtitled “Materialistic values… are linked to … Continue reading →

We’re obsessed with happiness. It’s the topic of endless discussions, economic studies, psychology experiments and philosophical treatises. Amazon returns 104,645 results for books on “happiness”. The failure of consumerism, a.k.a. … Continue reading →

You may be thinking that these two ideals are not in opposition but they can be. If a core value of a company is to create job opportunities in the … Continue reading →

My name is Julie Parker. I am the designer and a co-owner at Blue Okra. Years ago, I studied design at the Fashion Institute (FIDM) in Los Angeles and worked … Continue reading →