I have big news. I’ve decided to start a health coaching business! Don’t worry about EcoPetites. It will still be here! But this new venture has been occupying my time as of late. So, what is it? I’m setting out to help people struggling with adapting to their dietary changes needed to address their health issues so they can once again love what they eat and live more fully. UPDATE: the health coaching website is now live! CLICK HERE to see it. And sign up for the email list while you are there, so you don't miss a beat as I roll out various offerings. There is a backstory to this. When I look back in my journals, entries begin...
I have a ritual. Each January I kick off the new year with the Annual Brain Dump. It's a time when I pour my heart and soul onto paper, jotting down goals, dreams, and wishes for the year ahead. After this therapeutic process, I look for a unifying theme, one word that encapsulates the essence of my ambitions. This year, that word is "connections." Expanding and Contracting: Life has a way of contracting and expanding. In my own life, contraction may happen during times of profound change, whether good, bad or neutral or mixed. It is during those times that I have relied on the people who I am close with and the inner reserves I have already built. These...
Are you having a hard time finding a bralette that fits right? Or doesn't cause pancake boob? Or just flaps in the wind? In this part 2 about bras for petites, this article focuses on bralettes and wire-free bras. After much research and testing, here are three top choices for petites, with one winner for fit, one for sustainability and one which covers both--with an unexpected bonus!
The sad cocoa situation The unfortunate reality of chocolate is that there is still child labor and slavery involved in cocoa production, and the attempts at improvement have been insufficient (for more information, look up “child Labor in cocoa production”). Halloween is a huge driver, as a mind-blowing amount of chocolate is purchased from these larger corporations. It is one of those areas people don’t want to look at because they don’t want to be “that house.” Do we have to cave to that negative peer pressure?. There are so many alternatives out there. Just think about what is at stake here. You could avoid buying chocolate altogether. One of my kids’ fondest memories is of a neighbor who dressed...
Hello, fashion-forward eco-warriors! At EcoPetites, we're on a mission to ignite a revolution in sustainable living, and we want YOU to be at the forefront of it. Our EcoPetites Eco Fashion-and-Life Tips Contest is in full swing, and it's not just about style; it's a movement, a journey towards a greener, more ethical future. Why Should You Join the Petite Eco-Chic Revolution? Here are a few compelling reasons: For Petite Women, By Petite Women: Let's face it – ethical fashion often caters to the so-called "straight sizes," meaning average to tall, and thinner-people sizes, leaving out many women – including us shorties! But in this contest, we're putting petite problems at the forefront. Share tips and ideas that address the...
