“I hate that thing where people are like ‘oh, you’ve worn that shirt before,” singer and songwriter Conan Gray said in an interview clip. “Like no fucking shit, I bought the shirt.” If I had a dollar for everytime someone made a comment about the...
Eco-Friendly Period Products You Need to Try
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 13, 2022
CALLING ALL THE PEOPLE with periods who are looking for sustainable alternatives to single-use period products! For the longest time I accepted that I’ll probably have to buy tampons and pads every time my cycle started for the rest of my life, but in 2018...
A Minimalist’s POV: What Could the World Use Less Of?
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 6, 2022
A few days ago, a cousin of mine reached out and asked “[from] a minimalist’s point of view, what do you think the world could use/do less of?” It’s been a while since I’ve thought about what inspired me to jump on board with the...
Leave Hustle Culture Behind & Practice Slow Living Instead
posted by: aaliyahinspired
September 21, 2022
Hard work is undeniably essential to achieving goals. If one puts in the effort, anything can manifest in his or her life. This truth carried me as I put my best foot forward in school, sports and personal goals; however, it’s easy to misinterpret this...
Peak and Valley ‘Nourish My Brain ‘ Blend Review
posted by: aaliyahinspired
September 1, 2022
Who knew there was a plant-based solution to increase cognition, focus, memory recall, learning ability, AND motivation? I didn’t realize how many benefits medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens could afford until I tried Peak and Valley’s “Nourish My Brain” blend. This blend specifically has maca root...
It’s hard to know where to start when you want to incorporate more sustainable practices into your daily life. There are so many aspects to explore within the sustainable living community, but it can be daunting when different levels of sustainable lifestyles are thrown in...
How to Prioritize Self-Care When You’re in a Rut
posted by: aaliyahinspired
August 9, 2022
Self-care is essential to our wellbeing. No one can argue against that fact, but self-care isn’t always easy. There are going to be times when taking care of ourselves is effortless, and there are going to be days when it’s challenging to just take a...
Vegan vs. Vegetarian: What’s the Difference?
posted by: aaliyahinspired
August 1, 2022
Understanding the difference between the terms “vegetarian” and “vegan” can be challenging, however, the distinctions are easy to explain. So if you’re interested in becoming a vegan or vegetarian or you’re just curious about what makes them different, then keep reading: What is a vegetarian? ...
It’s the end of another month, which means it’s time to recapture the things that brought some joy to these past few weeks. Below are the things that made July full of smiles: Becoming by Michelle Obama I’m a little late to the party when...
Why I’m Giving Up Zero-Waste Living
posted by: aaliyahinspired
July 19, 2022
Can one live a life completely devoid of waste? For a small percentage of individuals, it’s possible, but for the rest of us… the answer is no. The zero-waste movement caught my attention shortly after I went vegan in 2014. The viral video of the...