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Our everyday favorites, from the bags we carry to the products we use on our skin.
White Elm Bags
My favorite bags for work and every day: thoughtfully designed, with a place for everything, and polished enough for a meeting or a run to the store.
I've tried so many work bags, and the Gemini is my favorite so far. I got the bundle but swapped in the larger wallet, so I can pull out the small crossbody or just the wallet for lunch or a quick meeting.
I loved it so much that when it was time for a new weekend bag, I went with the Carina.
Lands' End Canvas Totes
A classic. Sturdy, roomy, and nearly indestructible. We use them for travel, tournament weekends, and everything in between.
Counter (Stuff We Put on Our Skin)
Everyone in our family wears sunscreen (face, arms, and neck) every day, and I encourage you and your family to make it a habit too if you haven't already.
Did you know that in the U.S., most of the products we use on our skin every day aren't highly regulated? I'm not just talking about toners and serums. It's everything from deodorant and shampoo to lotion, sunscreen, and makeup.
Here are three easy things you can do:
- Check your products. The free EWG Healthy Living app rates the safety of ingredients, and you can scan barcodes for a quick search.
- Look for the EWG Verified logo when you shop.
- Choose brands focused on safer ingredients. A few of my go-to brands are Honest Company, Kosas, and Thrive Causemetics. And I'm partial to Counter for a couple of reasons: according to Counter, their Never List voluntarily bans more than 2,800 ingredients (for context, the FDA restricts only a small number of cosmetic ingredients, while the European Union bans more than 1,400), and they advocate for change by pushing for stronger health-protective laws.