The holiday season is all about joy and giving — and what better way to embrace that spirit than by supporting small businesses? This can make a real difference in your community and help you find gifts as special as those receiving them. Here’s why shopping small should top your to-do list this holiday season, plus a few companies to check out.
Read MoreThe colder temperatures and shorter days are fast approaching, so it’s time to prepare your home for the chilly days ahead. However, cranking up the heat can instantly increase your energy bills. Explore six practical ways to optimize your home’s energy efficiency and ensure a comfortable winter season.
Read MoreI recently switched from an iMac to a MacBook and while I am enjoying my new laptop, I am missing the extra screen space. So, when I got the opportunity to review the Mobile Pixel Portable Monitor I jumped at giving it a go.
Read MoreWhat is done is done. I, like many others, don’t understand how this happened. I know we are tired, completely exhausted! We can, and should, mourn. We can, and should, be angry. But we will not roll over dead, we will use this anger, and we will come back stronger and more focused. We can have our own Project 202X. We can have our own plan. We are smart. And as women, we should take from this that no one, and I really mean men, will never come to our rescue. We are on our own, we can no longer fight among ourselves. We need to be a F*CKING PINK WAVE of Fury.
Read MoreThe season of cooler temperatures and colorful trees is finally here. Why not celebrate this beautiful season with a healthier lifestyle? Explore practical and enjoyable ways to nourish your mind and body this fall while minimizing your environmental impact.
Read MoreThe second most wonderful time of the year is here, fall. Two big changes come with the fall season and those are the start of a new school year and cooler weather. You’ll need new school supplies, sneakers, dorm necessities, apparel, etc. Checking things off your list and finding the right products can become a stressful experience, but that’s why Jejune is here. While there are so many incredible brands to shop at, we’ve compiled a few sustainable brands that we believe will ensure you ease into fall without any hiccups.
Read MoreEvery fall, fashion companies put out a new line of cozy, warm-colored clothes. If you love this time of year, it can be hard to resist buying new sweaters, boots or jackets to stay on top of the trends. In reality, most of these trends come around every year, despite the fast fashion industry claiming they are new.
If you want to create the fall wardrobe of your dreams, follow these sustainable tips. The planet and your wallet will thank you later.
Read MoreThe Olympics might be over, but it hasn’t left our hearts! There are few things more exciting than watching humans do super human things with their bodies, and this year did not disappoint! From Simone Biles returning with new tricks and mind blowing routines to Breaking making it debut! With the drama aside, there were so many powerful and beautiful moments this year that made this Olympics one of my favorite ones to watch.
But as a pole dancer, there was just one thing lacking this year… Pole Sport!! Dive deeper as we talk to US Team pole athlete and stripper Taylor Dalton.
I am an American woman and I have been increasingly terrified over the past two years. The loss of Roe vs Wade was the first gunshot wound, and it feels like the American women have been under rapid (AK47 level) attack since (and they are hitting a lot more than just an ear). While other countries are celebrating electing female presidents (good job Mexico!) the USA feels like we are going back to the Victorian Era.
Read MoreDuring the summer, you might find yourself enjoying nature and appreciating the world around you more. However, you might also notice the increasing temperatures and extreme weather conditions growing more common. If you want to make a difference this season, now is the time to pick up more eco-friendly habits. Here are seven simple ways to care for the planet this summer.
Read MoreHave you ever thought, wow, there is a lot of trash on this beach, in this river, or in this park? Most of us don’t ever have the time to do much more than pick up a little thing here and there along the way, but Sungai Watch went all in. They saw the issue of the garbage in the Indonesian rivers and literally jumped into action, by jumping into the rivers! This is not a job for the faint of heart; so, I really tip my hat off to the amazing Sungai Watch team. After collecting the trash they realized that they were stuck with a lot of garbage. So, naturally they turned it into high end luxury chairs to help fund their efforts! Ergo, Sungai Design was born! Read on to learn more about these amazing people and their beautiful chairs.
Read MoreJejune got the pleasure to sit down with Kim Casci-Palangio from the The Cybercrime Support Network to enlighten us about romance scams, the ins and outs, and how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Read MorePlastic packaging comes with almost everything you buy. While it comes with its convenience, it has had grave consequences for the planet. Plastic packaging generates untold amounts of waste for three reasons — it’s usually single use, nonbiodegradable and excessive. Socially conscious enterprises and policymakers have recognized this problem, but abolishing unsustainable packaging material will take time. In the meantime, follow these four tips to avoid it.
Read MoreMany of us have fallen victim to cheap fast fashion prices. Who wouldn’t consider $15 for a dress a good deal in this economy? However, it’s time to consider the much greater cost of fast fashion. If you’re finally ready to kick your fast fashion addiction, here are some ways you can make more sustainable choices without sacrificing your style.
Read MoreThe popularity of trendy and cheap clothing has surged over the past few decades, enticing consumers to indulge in frequent wardrobe updates. The constant changes in the fashion industry pressure people to buy into every new trend, rather than wearing what they already own.
If you still haven’t made an effort to switch to sustainable options, here are the environmental dangers that might convince you to stop shopping fast fashion.
Have you ever opened your water bill and felt you needed to sit down? Seeing today’s prices is jarring, but there’s nothing as surprising as your actual water use. Coupling this with the effects of climate change should spur action.
Read MoreWhen you go to Thailand one of the first things you will notice is the depiction of elephants everywhere! They are on temples, flags, shirts, pants, and adorable statues around the country. They are clearly part of the Thai identity, but for as much as they are a symbol of Thailand the treatment of the actual animals in Thailand isn’t spectacular. Luckily for me, and the elephants, I was able to find and visit BEES Elephant Sanctuary, which holds nothing but love for the animals. Click here to read more!
Read MoreSo, I went into this trip thinking that this article would not be necessary, assuming that Thailand is a vegan heaven. This was not the case… Chiang Mai is awesome for vegans, but it seems that the rest of the country isn’t so sure what we are…
Read MoreClimate change is an urgent and escalating global crisis reshaping ecosystems and threatening biodiversity. While its impacts are widespread, certain regions bear the brunt of these challenges more severely than others. Here are five areas at the forefront of the climate crisis.
Read MoreThe new year inspires many people to fix up their homes. How can you renovate sustainably, saving money and the planet? These five ideas can transform your abode with minimal effort and tread kindly on the environment.
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