Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday that showcases and celebrates love, most often expressed in the romantic sense. While any excuse to shower your significant other with love is a great one, we think that now is as good a time as any to redefine
2014 is here and our lists of resolutions are surely in the works (hopefully, not yet broken). It's easy to love making resolutions – it’s so fun to periodically check throughout the year to see what we’ve accomplished and what we still need to do. However,
Fall classes have already resumed but it’s not too late to snag a great new back-to-school bag, whether you’re a student or not (treat yo self, right?). We particularly love this great selection of bags from Mend, Raven + Lily, and Sseko Designs. The best
Many of us will not be heading back to school in the fall, but there’s so much nostalgia involved with the conclusion of summer and the beginning of autumn that we thought it might be fun to dig in to some of literature’s classic tales.
Debt is a hot topic of conversation these days, mostly because so many of us are in it. But there is nothing more freeing than releasing ourselves from debt, even if it means scrimping, saving, and keeping a little less money in our bank accounts
Slavery is not a thing of the past, an antiquated practice implemented by people we only read about in history books. Slavery is relevant. It is real, and it is happening now. Slavery is a modern-day atrocity that affects all of us every single day. It’s
While researching places where we could go to see “Girl Rising,” we stumbled upon Gathr, a brand new service that allows movie-goers to bring films they want to see to venues in their neighborhoods. Gathr is unique because it provides viewers who want to see
In March, we got to check out a screening of “Girl Rising,” a powerful feature film that tangibly illustrates the economical and social impacts of educating women. Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins collaborated with Vulcan Productions and Intel Corporation to bring people this documentary,
We’re talking travel today, and we’re headed to the desert. Palm Springs, California, is a gem of town, a place where the beautiful mountains and the blue, clear skies provide the loveliest backdrop for any vacation or weekend getaway. Here are some tips to make
The following is a feature of a woman who has overcome the most difficult of circumstances. Rather than let those difficult times ruin her life, she chose to use her past to impact the world around her for good. We hope her story will serve
Those of us who have attended any kind of yoga class know that the health benefits of the practice are innumerable. While some of the postures may be difficult at first, it’s typical to leave a yoga class feeling peaceful, refreshed, and renewed. Yoga allows
This is part of an ongoing series called Embodied, which features women who we feel embody some element of the persona they’re featured in. Amie (pictured on the left above) valiantly launched her own non-profit organization as a response to the desperate worldwide need for
There is nothing that we love more than a passport full of stamps, the evidence of trips and visits to exciting places all over the world. Travel is one of life’s greatest gifts, as is it allows us to step outside of our comfort zones
It’s hard to find a better way to unwind than by relaxing and watching a great film. Movies take us to new places and allow us to experience new things, all while letting us remain in the comfort of our homes. They allow us to
Below is an interview by contributor Rachel Johnson featuring a woman who embodies a quality every good Confidant has—vulnerability. She boldly connects with other women through her blog, comforting more people than she'll ever know by sharing her life with her readers. Casey Wiegand is a
If there’s anyone who defines the Dreamer persona, it’s Kelci Smith. This lovely young woman is one of the frontrunners of the dream folk-rock band, kindlewood, and she’s here to share some insight into her life, her music, and her band. Read on to learn
Bonnie Forkner is a talented blogger who has a passion for “everything handmade and anything homegrown.” Her blog, Going Home to Roost, is a beautiful place where readers can go to find delicious recipes, creative projects, and all sorts of inspiration. Join us as Bonnie
Our lives are filled to the brim with numerous activities and demands—families, careers, relationships, hobbies, passions—and it’s often hard to find time in our busy schedules to make a difference in our communities. We recently read an article on the New York Times’ website that
We’re confident that most people who are employed by non-profit organizations would agree that social media is one of the most unique, challenging, and exciting things that’s happened in their field in recent history. Since non-profit organizations are constantly seeking opportunities to secure funding for
Haven Shepherd is a vivacious 9-year-old girl with a huge appetite for life. She lives in southwest Missouri with her wonderful family (a set of incredible parents and six fantastic siblings). She loves shopping, spending time with her friends, and running competitive races. She embraces
There’s nothing like a beautiful, breezy scarf to dress up an outfit (come rain, shine, or snow), and we felt especially convicted of this when we stumbled upon this gorgeous Lemlem scarf at J.Crew a few weeks ago. The kind saleswoman helping us make our
There are few things more inspiring than the written word. At Darling, we view writing as art—it is a craft to be learned, valued, and perfected over time. It should come as no surprise that reading is one of our very favorite pastimes. Books inspire
TOMS Shoes has been making sturdy, reliable, and fashionable footwear since 2006, and the organization’s One for One model is a main selling point for many consumers: for every pair of shoes purchased from TOMS, a pair is donated to a child in need. TOMS
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