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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Outdoor gear . A parks pass.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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“Also, if candidates are expected to travel more than an hour by car or train to an office that is not the office they would report to, we would expect to see the company offer some form of reimbursement.” Stonehouse says he’s even seen this happen in the form of gift cards.

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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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My suitcase was packed, my traveling clothes all laid out. This trip was part birthday gift, part Christmas escape, part Florida homecoming. My mom tried to help by encouraging me to like stuff that other girls my age liked: clothes, boy bands, teen magazines. My mom shook me awake in the dark. Today we flew back to Florida.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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It came in the form of a T-shirt line which got off on the completely wrong foot but led to her first major success. “It She and her mom hustled at events all over selling the clothing items and eventually made it into Essence magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide for a line of infant bodysuits. It sucked and nobody bought it.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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Founded in February 2020 by Monica Fullerton, who herself is a military spouse, Spouse-ly is based in Las Vegas and supports more than 300 vendors (aka families) selling items ranging from apparel to home decor, gifts, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. And thus in 2014, mumi was formed. Photo courtesy of Nuzzie. Richer Poorer.

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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Talks About the Art of Making Accommodations

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Gifted with an eye for design, Gebbia credits his teachers for fanning his natural creative flames. It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. If I crossed the finish line and I could still walk, you knew that was a bad race. I still had energy I could have used to run a faster time.”

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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