173: If Ethical Shopping Feels Too Expensive, Keeping a Loved One's Memory Alive, & Summer Childcare

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Jun 18, 2026 · 17m

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!

I answer:

1. I looked at the Basics website for ethical clothing - holy moly the prices? How to even start?

2. How do you keep your mom’s memory alive with your kids? (Mom died @23, 2 toddlers)

Listener recommendation of the week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kin by Tayari Jones

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

MENTIONED THIS EPISODE

Ep 37: Curating Simple & Ethical Closets with Lacey Woodroof

abasicshop.com

@sheisapaigeturner

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