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2 weeks ago | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Summary: In a world of too much consumption, few companies show as much transparency as The Citizenry about who makes their products and how. I love how the brand’s storytelling about the makers of their products shows their respect and love for the artisans. They go above and beyond a typical fair-trade model to honor ancient handmade techniques from around the world, and have certifications including GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and Fair Trade to back them up. You can feel the care poured into each product.
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2 months ago | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Summary: Despite my carefully laid plans, I found myself needing extra support after the birth of my second child. I turned to Perelel’s line of prenatals, vitamins, and supplements which I’d heard good things about, especially for those starting their pregnancy journey. Perelel eliminates the guesswork with high-quality ingredients carefully selected by doctors — and their products never include additives or fillers, plus they’re third-party tested for microbes, heavy metals, and purity.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Summary: While pillows are an essential element of one’s bedding setup, I’d never found one I loved for optimal sleep until I tried Avocado’s line of luxury pillows for a week. In the process, I discovered what I love and don’t love in a pillow. My favorite from their line is the Molded Latex Pillow. It’s made with charcoal-infused latex and responsibly sourced GOTS certified organic cotton. Not to mention, it’s crafted specifically for side-sleepers like me.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
“How might your life have been different if there had been a place for you? A place for you to go…a place of women, to help you learn the ways of women…a place where you were nurtured from an ancient flow sustaining you and steadying you as you sought to become yourself.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Summary: My family and I decided to upgrade to the Leesa + West Elm Natural Hybrid Mattress now that we’re expecting another child. It’s made in the USA from sustainably sourced Joma Wool and organic cotton — so not only does it match our values, but it’s also so soft, and has essential cooling properties for this hot sleeper. In short, it feels like the ideal formula for restful sleep — nontoxic, soft, and expertly crafted.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
(((November 17 2021))) This review was written by one of our staff writers. It contains the author’s personal experience and is not sponsored, however, if you decide to purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. Learn more here. The Good Trade purchased product for this review. A few years ago, I started using natural laundry detergent while dealing with bad acne.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Summary: I tried Sakara Life for two weeks during a particularly busy time as a pregnant person solo-parenting a toddler. I loved my meals — not only because they were delicious, but also because of the positive effects they had on my health, mood, and lifestyle. Learning about the tenets of Sakara’s approach to food transformed how I think about eating for good. Sakara’s meals are deeply nutritious and filling, along with being delicious.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
As humans, we crave connection and interaction. And sometimes during certain seasons of our lives, many of us will experience a level of touch deprivation, also known as skin hunger. “Humans are born with an innate need for physical touch.”Humans are born with an innate need for physical touch; the minute we come out of the womb, we are laid on our parent for skin-to-skin contact. Science shows this is one of the most essential early experiences we have after taking our first breath.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
If we stripped away our material possessions, our clothes, and all the things we surround ourselves with, what is left? Evolution tells us that at one point in time, we were connected to the earth and our instincts in order to survive. Pheromones, for instance, are chemicals that give us a sense of subconscious smell. These chemicals help us naturally connect with those around us, especially in terms of our sexual attraction to others.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
thegoodtrade.com | Courtney Jay Higgins
Please, won’t you sit down and have a cup of tea? Believe it or not, dear one, living in a cottage amongst wildflowers, rolling hills, and lots of baskets is not new. History tells us that, for centuries, people around the world lived this way, and the concept of cottagecore dates as far back as 2,300 years ago, to ancient Greek countrysides. Yet, with the dawn of technology and larger cities, humans evolved and many of us moved away from simpler living.
