Slowing Down, The Decluttering Dilemma, Cloth Diapering Tips, What We Chat About & More

Could slowing down be the key to saving our planet?

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💎 Internet Gems

🌍 Slowing Down for the Planet? Bill McKibben, a renowned environmentalist and author, explores this question in The New Yorker: Could slowing down be the key to saving our planet? McKibben delves into the “degrowth” debate, suggesting that sustainability isn't just about embracing green technologies, but also about reducing consumption. [The New Yorker]

🙄 Am I opening myself up to a nightmare? A mom-to-be is inviting friends and family to gift preloved items for her baby registry to reduce waste and give items a second life. She also expresses concerns about being overwhelmed with boxes of old baby stuff. This is sustainable parenting in action, and it aligns perfectly with what we're all about at UpChoose. [Reddit]

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💡 Parenting Tips

🏠 Ever held onto items thinking they might be useful someday? A Reddit thread discusses this common decluttering dilemma. From restaurant crayon packs to free comic books, the thread explores ideas for repurposing or donating items that seem too small to donate but too useful to throw away. It's a great reminder of the importance of mindful consumption and decluttering in our journey towards sustainable living.

👶 Over in our group chat, parents have been sharing their experiences and tips on cloth diapering. One mom recommends starting with a rented mixed newborn cloth diaper set, allowing you to try different types before investing in one-size-fits-all options. Another parent shared the importance of giving yourself grace and using disposable diapers when needed for a break.

Credit: Sustainable Parenting Club

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📣 UpChoose Community Shoutouts

🎨 Meet Abbey, UpChoose member and illustrator from Wauwatosa, WI

@pocketful.of.sonshine

Meet Abbey, a dedicated UpChoose user for her two kids. She's journeyed with us from her first child's 0-3m size all the way to 2T, and has just received her second set for her youngest. Abbey's commitment to sustainable parenting is truly inspiring. But that's not all - Abbey is also an amazing illustrator. Her work at Pocketful of Sonshine is all about preserving and fostering the magic of childhood. Check out her work and spread a little sunshine today!

👏 💇‍♀️ Big congrats to Annissa from Florence, TX for becoming a certified stylist coach (and for pushing sustainability forward with UpChoose!)

@hairbyannissa

Congratulations to Annissa, who's just received her third UpChoose set in size 6-9m for her daughter Sam. But that's not the only reason we're celebrating Annissa today. She's recently become a certified coach with The Thriving Stylist! Annissa has been a student of the program since 2018 and it's taught her everything she needed to know about running a successful business. Now, she's excited to lean into her passion for coaching and help other hairstylists build their dream businesses. As she shared on Instagram, "I’m so ecstatic I get to be a part of an amazing company and pour back into a community that helped me so much." Well done, Annissa!

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