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S.L.O.T.H. Fashion

Slow to buy new, quick to repair 

Slow to chase trends, quick to be real 

Slow to mass produce, quick to craft 

Slow to pollute, quick to sustain 

Slow to conform, quick to diversify 

Slow to discard, quick to recycle 

Never exploiting, Always respecting 

Be real. Be kind. Take it slow. 🐢 

What Is “Slow Fashion”?
Slow fashion is conscious and consistent choices that center on quality, sustainability, and ethical choices. It’s about making thoughtful decisions that care for our home, and the people making our clothing.

If you’ve been slow to start- it’s ok. You’ll still get there if you choose a next step to take:

1. Skip it.
Before buying something new, pause and ask: Do I already have something that works? Rewearing and reimagining what you own is the most sustainable choice.

2. Mend it.
Have what you need but it’s a little worn or stained? Mend it—extra credit for visible mending that shows personality!

3. Borrow it.
Need something short-term, like ski gloves for a weekend trip? Ask a friend or neighbor if you can borrow instead of buy.

4. Request it.
If you’re looking for something longer-term, check your local Buy Nothing group or ask your community if someone can spare a hand-me-down. 

5. Thrift it.
Still no luck? Head to a local second-hand or consignment shop. It’s better for the environment—and often your wallet too.

6. Small-shop it.
If you do need to buy new, support small, local, or ethical brands. Look for makers and shops that align with your values.

7. Study it.
When all else fails and a new purchase is necessary, take a moment to do your homework.

 * Is the brand ethical?

 * Are the materials organic or responsibly sourced?

 * Is it well-made and mendable?

 * Is it 100% wool or cotton—natural, breathable, and durable?

If you’ve reached the end of the list and still feel the urge to buy something fast fashion – slow down and ask yourself: Do you really need it? What’s driving the desire? Advertising? A trend? Boredom?


Fashion isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about expressing who you are. 

True fashion is S.L.O.T.H. – Sustainable, Long-lasting, Organic, Thoughtful, and Honest to you. 

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Spilled Ink

A lot of ink has been spilled throughout history, but sometimes we neglect to read that spilled ink during some of the most pivotal moments. If history only spilled 9 words of ink for you – what would they say? What would you WANT them to say? Now is the time to write that history.

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Small Connections, Big Impact

If you’ve ever felt disconnected in this fast-paced world, I have two small but powerful suggestions:

  1. Become a regular at a local business—one where the hours might shift because the owner has to take their kid to a doctor’s appointment.
  2. Spend time tech-free in nature, simply wandering.

I’m writing this in the days between Earth Day and Independent Bookstore Day, and I can’t help but reflect on how both small brick-and-mortar shops and the natural world offer something we desperately need: real connection.

On a recent visit to a tiny bookstore, I chatted with the owner, who shared something insightful. People-watching in a bookstore, they said, is an art. You try to guess what someone might pick up. But more often than not, you’re wrong. One of their best customers—a burly guy with keys jingling from his belt—wasn’t expected to buy anything. Now, he stops by regularly, often just to sit and read. Independent bookstores prove that old saying true: Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Places like this—and moments like these—let us connect with the quiet threads that hold us together. They’re reminders that beneath all our differences, we are still human.

Nature teaches us the same lesson. Sure, technology can show us stunning sights and sounds from across the globe. But without engaging the other senses—touch, smell, taste, and that hard-to-describe internal awareness—we miss the depth. Real change, real empathy, only grows when we plant ourselves in the dirt of real experience.

But you don’t have the extra time to support a local business or to go help out at your local park? Would you say the same about spending 15 extra minutes with a friend? Because that’s exactly what you’re doing when you visit your neighborhood bookstore or help clean up your local park. You’re building a relationship—with people and place. You’re visiting a future friend.

Simple actions—smelling the pages of a bookstore, feeling the soil in a park—anchor us. They remind us what really matters. The core of every meaningful experience lies in small, honest moments with human and natural nature. Maybe the world’s problems really do begin to shift when we return to the dirt we came from and the small connections that make us who we are.

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How Will I Nourish Today?

Finding the lagom (a Swedish word for “just right”) approach to health & wellness can be difficult. A hyper-focus on health leads to toxic and sometimes dangerous diet, exercise, and appearance cultures. On the other hand, an ignorance of healthy practices clearly also has negative impacts. 

For me, that just-right, lagom solution has been to start a habit of asking two simple questions each morning:

  1. How will I nourish myself today?
  2. How will I nourish future generations?

The answer to the first is often as simple as “I will drink an extra glass of water” or “I will write in my journal” or “I will walk instead of drive.” 

The answer to the second can be equally simple “I will remind them that they are loved” or “We’ll practice swimming” or “I’ll advocate for sensory/outdoor education experiences” or “I will plant native plants.”

Little by little these once-a-day intentional choices have helped me get to know myself better while also bringing a fuller feeling of wellness in my life. 

How will you nourish today?

Will you drink an extra cup of water?

Will you plant a seed of advocacy for the future?

Will you listen to those “this song gets it” words?

Will you take the time to gĂśkotta with the birds?

Will you paint simply to paint?

Will you renew something torn, yet quaint?

How will you nourish today?