Eco-anxiety from the state of the world and the ongoing trauma that racism inflicts causes so much stress. Here are some scientific studies analyzing it + how I’m coping with it.
Eco-Inspiration #002
Sometimes it is really frickin’ hard to remain optimistic. The world is a shit show, honestly. So we need a little bit of inspiration to keep our head above water. Hence, this series. Eco-Inspiration: the things that are inspiring me and piquing my interest this week in the realm of sustainability. October 19-23, 2020. Lights…
4th Annual Fundraiser to Plant Trees
Little Boo’s 4th Annual Fundraiser to Plant Trees It’s that time again, family! Each year we (Addie & Josh – Little Boo’s parents) set a goal to raise money to plant trees for Little Boo’s birthday. He’s finally old enough to have discussions about it, and we’re so excited to explain it to him in…
I Tried Adjourn Teahouse Teas – Here Are My Thoughts
Adjourn Teahouse is a Black-owned and woman-owned organic loose leaf tea brand with a beautiful aesthetic. I tried six different handmade blends of their teas. Here are my thoughts. I purchased two full sized canisters, one of Afro Blue & one of Love Freeze, as well as a sampler pack with 5 blends (one also…
Host a Low Waste Birthday Party Experience
Disclosure: Old World New uses affiliate links. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, my birthday is my favorite holiday! Lately, parties have become big shows. Every aspect is staged for the ‘gram (Instagram) or for Pinterest. Don’t get me wrong, of course we all love beautiful decor and picture ops. But what about…
Eco-Inspiration #001
Eco-Inspiration: the things that are inspiring me and piquing my interest this week in the realm of sustainability. July 27 – August 2, 2020. Unsplash + Sustainability Unsplash has featured a Sustainability category that is donating money to plant trees for every photo uploaded through August 31, 2020. For those that are unfamiliar, Unsplash is…
Second Hand Toys Online with Toycycle
Thrifting online is getting so real, y’all. I know just where I’m getting all of Little Boo’s birthday and Christmas gifts this year. I’m buying second hand toys online at Toycycle! Disclosure: Old World New uses affiliate links. The featured items were gifted to us by Toycycle, but all views are our own. Little Boo loves…
