1. Sustainability Do you know the impact your sweater has? From the process of creating synthetic fibers to microfibers and microplastics polluting our oceans, it’s no surprise that natural fibers are inherently more planet friendly than synthetic fibers. Icebreaker is guided by three principles when creating their merino wool performance wear: adaptation, symbiosis, and sustainability….
It’s safe to say that next to Naima and the little ones, my next love is packing things as a self proclaimed “professional”. (I literally can’t even write this through the very loud sounds of my dear wife’s laughter.) But alas, onward and upward. I thought it would be prudent to share with you some…
By aaronpetz, December 3, 2019
Father of three amazingly kind children, husband to the most patient wife in the world, and internationally recognized award-winning creative powerhouse. Aaron loves whiteboard sessions and talking global economics, human liberties, white wine, Salvador Dali and big brands (not exactly in that order). He certainly doesn’t like to talk about how he became Creative Director for a Fortune 500 at 20, or how he saved the day with Apples better bottom line campaign, or how he’s worked on countless platinum albums – Unless you twist his arm.
Travel has taught us how to curate an easy, accessible wardrobe for each kid. Micro capsule wardrobes keep everything simple, and maximize organization. Each kid carries their own backpack, so there really is no room for extras. It’s also a great physical reminder to make smart choices about things you really need vs want. As with…
When I first told somebody we were heading to Montréal they exclaimed that it would be our easiest European trip because it feels as if you’ve left the continent. The city is so quickly accessible from NYC that we decided to drive. We plan to try the train next time (oh yes, there will be…
Many people ask how we incorporate sustainability into our life. It’s always been a part of living consciously, but it really blends seamlessly with slow traveling. The obvious change is not owning a home. Mama always says ‘have cow, have care of cow’. When we owned our ‘dream home,’ we found ourselves growing into it…
