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Camera straps that give back
I have a new hobby – taking photos. I like the challenge of trying capture what is going on around me before it disappears. But boy has this hobby opened my eyes – to a whole new world of “gear” I need can dream about. One thing that erks me a bit is the logo on [...]
tis the season to be jolly – and I am …
This post is a bit of a pat on the back for nomorepastrami followers for finding socially conscious christmas gifts – you guys have got it going on! Nomorepastrami started because I wanted to share with you my quest to shop in a way that gives back. It started off by finding products that give [...]
Andable – socially conscious Christmas shopping made easy
So I am feeling pretty miserable at the moment – just a head cold, could be worse – but my plans to start my socially conscious Christmas shopping with a visit to the Hope Collective eco-ethical store have also been thwarted by a dodgy knee. But, thanks to the wonderful invention of online shopping I have made [...]
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Thumbs up for The Life Tie Project
Cancer is scary. There are lots and lots of types of cancer. It’s insidious. When your family or friends are diagnosed, you mourn, you grieve for what is ahead of them. You want to help but don’t know how. I make meals, I organise meal rosters (I love the takethemameal site), I have coffee and [...]
We love WeWood eco-friendly watches!
We have shouted out for these eco-friendly watches before – they are trendy, sustainable and for each sale a new tree is planted! In case you missed our last shout out – check out the full specs here. We would love to say that we brought these little beauties to everyone’s attention [...]
Ties for the socially conscious man – FIGS (fashion inspired global sophistication)
So the man in your life spends more time in business attire than the trendy Jedidah tees or funky Gideon shoes? No fear he can still have a socially conscious wardrobe item – a socially conscious tie or scarf from FIGS. The range of ties available from FIGS is wide, from cool silk ties with [...]
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Mrs Morley’s cash mob – haberdashery and life lessons
Yesterday I took part in something special – something that reminded me that shopping should serve a purpose other than instant personal gratification and plumping up a corporates balance sheet. I took part in a ‘cash mob’. I had heard of a ‘flash mob’ but a ‘cash mob’? The concept is the same but this [...]
Swap this for that – the eco friendly Christmas hamper
The lead up to christmas is a unique time on public transport – the extra parcels people need to make space for prove for some interesting people watching. For me, one of the hardest gifts to bring home is ye ole corporate Christmas hamper . You know the type – cheap wine, flavoured cheese crackers, [...]
Exposing Hunger Capturing Solutions – where a picture speaks a thousand words
As I sit here in the Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst I am struck by fear – a fear that when I walk out into the hustle and bustle of shops on Oxford Street I will forget how I am feeling right now. Because right now I feel overwhelmingly privileged. I am sitting by myself in [...]
