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The BEST zero waste play-dough
No more crusty, dried out play-dough. We've got the best, non-toxic, zero-waste play-dough recipe that your whole family will love. 😉
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Inspiring Jackalo Family: The Banksies
Meet the Banksies, an inspiring family that traveled the world to teach their young son about diverse cultures. And hear why mom Myriam is fighting fast fashion with Jackalo's durable organic clothes for kids.
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Business with Purpose
Jackalo founder, Marianna Sachse, on the Business with Purpose Podcast with Molly Stillman. We discuss making a sustainable children's clothing business that focused on becoming truly circular--keeping materials in use for as long as possible. Learn about the founding of Jackalo, moving on from loss, and living in line with your purpose.
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Big Little Choices
How do you face fear as a parent? When facing big choices, fear can be paralyzing. Hear our founder, Marianna Sachse, on the podcast Big Little Choices, where she talks about moving beyond fear and making big choices in your life.
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Quick and Easy Ways to Be Better Environmentalist
Ever look in the fridge or recycling bin and feel like you are doing a crappy job caring for the planet? I'm pretty sure we all do! Here are our favorite ways to make small changes to reset to be a better (if imperfect) environmentalist.
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6 Habits for Parents to Foster Happy Days
We've all had days when we don't feel like our "best self." But what's in place for you when things are going as best they can as a parent? If you need to reset, here are six things to change up that just may make the difference.
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Back to School Picks
Here we go, back to the morning rush! I've pulled together some of my favorite items for the back to school season for the school-aged kids in our lives. Only from eco-friendly brands and women-owned businesses.
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Breaking Up With Your Dryer
How to reduce dryer use in a realistic way. We can save 700,000 tonnes of carbon by washing our clothes on cold and air drying. But air drying is the hardest part! Here are our tips to air dry more and use your dryer less.
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7 Reasons to Plan a Friends' Trip Today
When was the last time you planned a trip with friends? No partners, no kids, just friends? It's not easy to do, but it is so valuable. Here's why.
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DIY Beeswax Wraps
Ready to reduce the amount of plastic your family makes? We cover three different ways to make beeswax wraps. This is a great activity to do with older kids and grandparents, bringing more people into family's sustainability efforts.
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Our Father's Day Picks
With Father’s Day around the corner, I wanted to share some brands I’ve come across for men that mix sustainability and style in a way I love. Maybe this will spark some ideas for the fathers in your life. What are some of your favorite menswear brands for the Jackalo dads in your life?
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Blueberry & Chocolate Cake
With blueberries, chocolate, nuts, and yogurt, this cake is great for any day and it is full of brain-boosting ingredients.
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