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Jackalo Featured Parent: Shama Amalean
We love to hear the stories about the people who make up the Jackalo community. That's why we feature parents and caregivers. Our inaugural feature is Shama, parent, environmentalist, consultant, and creator of a toy-exchange in her Brooklyn community.
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Cynthia Power on Jackalo's Circularity
We are lucky to have circularity expert Cynthia Power on the Jackalo board. With15 years of experience in the circular fashion space, she helps build and operationalize resale and reuse programs. For Jackalo, that means helping to build our TradeUP program which takes back used Jackalo clothes and repairs and resells them. She does a deep dive into Jackalo's circular clothing strategy with Jackalo founder Marianna Sachse. Breaking down Jackalo's comprehensive approach to circularity.
5 sustainable blankets to keep you cozy this winter
Ready to get cozy this winter? We've rounded up some beautiful blankets to snuggle up under. All of them are sustainably made largely by women- and POC-owned businesses.
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How To Use ChatGPT For Meal Planning
Family meal planning is a painstaking process. If I do it regularly, I lose my mojo and get bored with the repetition. If I don't, food goes to waste, we get too much takeout, and maybe we have one creative meal (if one of us has energy!) Enter ChatGPT. Here's how I'm using it to reduce food waste, save money, and feed my family healthy meals.
7 Reasons Not to Shop from Shein for kids
As a parent, you want the best for your child, including their clothing. You want pieces that are stylish, comfortable, and durable. While fast fashion brands like Shein may seem appealing due to their low prices and trendy styles, there are several reasons to reconsider shopping there for kids' clothing. Here are seven reasons why you might want to think twice.
3 reasons to love Creative Handicrafts
Who actually makes our clothing? Take a look inside our production partner, a GOTS-certified and Guaranteed Fair Trade non-profit garment and textile production company that empowers its women workers.
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Meet the Artist: Becca Rand, Illustrator of Jackalo’s Beetle Mania Collection
I am so excited for our newest collection, Beetle Mania! In anticipation of these super cute crawly clothes, I thought you might like to meet the talented artist who designed these adorable bugs for us: Designer and Illustrator Becca Rand.
Back To School Shopping Guide!
It's time to gear up for a new school year, and that means one thing -- back-to-school shopping! While supplies and backpacks are essentials, let's not forget about the excitement of picking out the perfect back-to-school clothes for kids.
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What’s Wrong With the Clothing Donation Box on the Corner
We’ve all seen them. The big yellow or green donation boxes of used clothes and shoes by the gas station, at the shopping center, almost anywhere. They are ubiquitous in the US. But what happens to the clothes shoved in those boxes? Do they go to help local families in need? Is this the “responsible” way to get rid of clothes your kid has outgrown?
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15 Toxin-Reducing Swaps for Kids
Non-toxic swaps for the health of our planet, our bodies, and our children's bodies. But it can be tricky as a parent to find products that work for the environment, our values, our personal preferences, AND our sometimes-picky kids.
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