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How to Excel at Buying Recycled: An interview with the founders of Cuniform
Cuniform changes the way people dress themselves. They envision a path away from fast fashion and toward one that is affordable, individual, beautiful, and sustainable. Their mission is to teach ethical wardrobe building skills to anyone who struggles with overstuffed and under-curated closets, regardless of income. Read on to discover the incredible founders behind this initiative.
Care 101: Easy Tips For Keeping your Jewelry Heirloom
This article is all about jewelry. Whilst fine jewelry can be a wonderful investment to pass down to your grandchildren, it will only make it that far if you take basic steps to care and maintain it in the meantime. Below is a roundup of some basic ways to care for fine jewelry, from cleaning and storing to avoiding loss (because nobody wants to have to break it to grandma that you lost her mother’s necklace.)
Sustainable Sleepwear and Cozy Bedtime Products
We spend half our lives in bed, so why neglect the night when it comes to bringing beautiful, well-made products into our lives? In today’s fast paced world it’s more important than ever to make sure we are taking the time to properly wind down, relax and recharge our brains in order to tackle the busy waking hours.
40+ Long-lasting Gift Ideas for Your Valentine
Let’s skip the cards this year and instead show our devotion in more long-lasting ways. Why not share an experience with your loved one, like taking a weekend holiday or going out to a nice dinner? And if you’re going to purchase something for them, make sure your gift sends a message – get them a gift as lasting as your love. Here are 40+ long-lasting gift ideas to spoil your Valentine.
Marie Kondo will not save us
Decluttering is just one step in curing our sick relationship with stuff, and it may be the easiest step to tackle. What the Marie Kondo method doesn’t address is the reason our homes became cluttered. Here's what you can do to tackle this issue.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Activewear
If you’re looking to invest in high quality gym gear that is going to last, there is more to consider than pure durability. A drawer full of beautiful, expensive but unworn fitness gear is just as bad a guilt-trip as the unused gym membership eroding your bank balance each month. In both cases the key to success is trying to figure out what will work best for you before you splash any cash. This article is all about tips for picking pieces that will serve you best, pitfalls to avoid, and practical things to look out for in the pieces you choose. Here’s to a fitness routine that can last beyond January!
6 Products and Honest Tips for a Low-Waste, Healthy Period
Women were happily using reusable cloth pads for centuries until certain companies began touting the idea that throwaway products were more “sanitary.” Whilst periods are many things – painful, emotional, hugely inconvenient – they’re the most natural thing in the world. Conversely, throwaway sanitary towels are often made using plastic that won’t biodegrade and nasty chemicals to make them smell nicer.
10 Tips for a Mindful Year: How to beat stress, anxiety and clutter in 2019
New Year is the perfect time to draw a line in the sand. It’s time to regroup so that 2019 can become your best year yet. Here are our top 10 tips for how to beat stress, anxiety and clutter and have a more mindful 2019.
7 Tips to Buy for Kids on a Budget this Christmas
Deep breaths everyone...children do not need a mountain of presents to enjoy Christmas. We know Christmas is expensive, we know buying for lots of little ones presents challenges to the mind as well as the wallet. BuyMeOnce is here to be your festive elves and give you some tips on how to buy Christmas gifts for kids without breaking your wallet, your soul or the planet.
15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers
You would think that finding gifts for a foodie would be the easiest task in the world, but when it comes down to it someone with impeccable taste can be a nightmare to buy for. But never fear! BuyMeOnce has gone scouring the earth for the crème de la crème of kitchenware and accessories, so read on for an array of food-related gifts perfect for the foodie in your life. Because let’s face it, it’s in your best interests to encourage their love of cooking.
Not Your Grandmother’s Tights: Sustainable, Eco-friendly Swedish Stockings
The phrase ‘sustainable hosiery’ has never been in anyone’s vocabulary – until now. Swedish Stockings is leading the way with their range of beautifully designed hosiery that’s also good for the environment. So without further ado, allow us to introduce you to the world’s first sustainable hosiery brand.
Kitchen Lighting Ideas with Plumen
Looking for beautiful kitchen lighting ideas? The kitchen often doubles up as a space for eating, entertaining, working and playing, so it’s important to have beautiful lighting that balances functionality with ambience. Here, more than anywhere else in the house, versatile lighting is essential.