One of the things I love most about the place I live (Mt Airy) is how people live so sustainably. On one corner of my little "village" -- the corner that happens to be my favorite one -- there are all of the following: a co-opperative, member-owned food market abounding in local foods & produce; a glorious coffee shop that has the BEST coffee in the world, I'm convinced, not to mention award-winning baked goods & crepes; an electric bicycle shop (not mopeds, not scooters...electric bikes!); a moving arts studio; an elementary school; an art garage; and a little shop most of you have heard me raving about called The Nesting House, where all they sell is sustainably-made or second hand kids' clothing, toys, & necessities.
Since moving here 6 years ago, I've changed so much. One of the most noticable and remarkable changes has been my ardent pursuit of sustainable living. And today I'm making a new pact, with you all as my witnesses: whenever possible, I am going to only buy clothing & toys/"supplies" for the girls that are recycled, sustainably made, or used.
Today when I went in to the Nesting House to buy a few pairs of pants for Violet, I had a nice realization: I get MUCH nicer & cuter clothing there than I ever could buying new. I could never afford the amazing clothes I find there if they were new! And, quite frankly, I'm getting kind of picky about how cute my kids look. One little taste of cuteness potential, and watch out...
A Melissa & Doug puzzle from Nesting House
my amazing pants stash
best. pants. ever.
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