Author Archives: sarahmhowlett

It was a pleasure to interview Poppy from the incredible Instragram page @PoppyJulesFinds about her new book, “Your Thrift Era,” which I loved reading as its packed with solid advice, actionable tips and heartfelt insights about the hobby she and I share in common. “I worked hard at a day job to fund a high-endContinue reading “Poppy Jules Talks “Your Thrift Era” and The Joys of Sustainable Shopping”

This is the re-re-reboot of my popular onesheet that was originally shared on Reddit. I made the first one in early 2020…which we all know was quite a different world once March arrived. Please let me know if it is helpful to you as you embark on secondhand shopping around town! And as always, if yourContinue reading “2024-’25 Guide to Thrifting in Boulder”

Parental anxieties can damage kids’ relationship with food (The below completed story, assigned to me by Optimum Wellness, is posted here with permission from my editor. It’s been held indefinitely as Covid has affected many magazines’ page counts, but I wanted to get it out there as I really enjoyed this one!) By Sarah ProtzmanContinue reading “Kick the ‘Clean-Plate Club’”

I’m into clothes but not fashion, if that makes sense. While I applaud the industry’s acceptance of sustainable fabrics like biodegradable mycelium, fashion is still the world’s second most-polluting business, according to the UN, and produces 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. Yet another reason why I love to dress myself in secondhand duds. IContinue reading “My act of hope in a funky summer: Resisting the urge to purge”

Thanks for coming to check out my portfolio. It’s a work in progress but I’m excited to have it up and going. I hope to add regular blog posts here, so please stand by.