Breathe Magazine

Eco-friendly clothing companies, social responsibility, organic cotton, natural fabrics, vegan shoes: it would appear the fashion world has stepped up onto the environmental bandwagon. But what does it really mean to green your wardrobe? Conscious consumerism has gone mainstream: Wal-Mart is now the world’s largest buyer of organic cotton. The sales of organic fibers and [...]

Whether your home is big or small, you need a place to sit, eat, sleep and play—and storage for your stuff. But finding home décor that reflects your personal style can be a challenge, especially if you’re dedicated to creating a healthy home (and contributing to a healthy planet). We’re here to help with a [...]

Red wine or white? Running or cycling? Brad Pitt or George Clooney? Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe? Just like everything else in life, travel is all about choices. One vacationer may prefer powder white beaches and aquamarine waters, with the idea of a cabana boy serving bottomless daiquiris no longer a mere daydream. Another may think it just [...]

I had a baby last year, and along with the pressure to bounce back into my skinny jeans by six weeks and teach my infant sign language by six months was the added pressure to do it all without creating a carbon footprint for my new little bundle of joy. It turns out that today, [...]

Teri Kent, Founder of Better World Betty Teri knows that we care about the planet and want to make a difference. She also knows that we lead hectic lives, and may not have the time to collect the info or resources needed to take action. In her community of Charlottesville, Virgina, Teri has filled this [...]

If you are reading this article, it means that back-to-school season is in full swing and hopefully you and your family are off to a great start for the year ahead. However, it’s entirely possible that no matter how great a start you’ve had, your anxiety levels are rising by the day as that wonderful [...]

When it comes to experiencing the beautiful autumn hues, you really can’t go wrong with the North Carolina and Virginia mountains. But to make it easier, we’ve put together some suggestions for two of our favorite fall foliage spots. So block off a long weekend in late September through early November (the best time for [...]

When Cinderella left her glass slipper outside the ball, it led to a magical romance with Prince Charming. When 32-year-old Georgia resident Ann Roth broke her dance shoe in a play, it led to a fulfilling career in shoemaking. Like the classic fairytale, Roth’s story is the fantasy of many women, women who only dream [...]

I’ve been easing my way into becoming more green in my day-to-day life. I try to be conscious about my environmental impact by making small changes here and there—I recycle as often and as much as I can, I’m getting the hang of turning off the water when I brush my teeth, and I print [...]

Want to do your part? Join a walk or run in a city near you and raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer. September 26: Greenville, SC, Komen Upstate South Carolina Race for the Cure October 3: Charlotte, NC, Susan G. Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure October 9-11: Washington, DC, Breast [...]

This fall, October will mark the twenty-fifth year of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you aren’t aware of breast cancer by now, you’ve been living under a rock, but this is a great opportunity to get up to speed on new research on this all-too-common disease. Just in: A recent study in Sweden suggests [...]

boot-ylicious These boots are made for walking (and walking, and walking…). Whether you’re pounding the pavement or the keyboard, the Bern High Boot from Keen is the perfect everyday footwear for fall. Creamy caramel leather and subtle stitching add style, while the footbed—made from recycled PU, cork and memory foam—offers support and sustainability. Let’s not [...]

Forget hours on a treadmill. Strength training is the new way to get toned and healthy for good. We know—you don’t have the time to go to the gym for an hour every day. Now you can finally stop feeling guilty about it. New studies from the University of Maryland found that doing a total-body [...]

$1.99… $2.59/lb… 3 for $1 Groceries seem to be pretty inexpensive—until you add them all up. Suddenly, your quick trip to the market before dinner turns into a $100 affair. With many of us brainstorming ways to reduce overall spending, lowering your grocery bill is one of the easiest ways to cut back. The trick [...]