We can minimize our fossil fuel use and support makers near us by buying more from local makers (and a lot less from big stores). I want to keep highlighting amazing makers in the US, and I feel like my Etsy links can get caught in the more mainstream shuffle. So let's look at some of the best stuff together. 

I buy about 90% of my kids' clothes used. With Buy Nothing, lots of kids' consignment, and ThredUp, we can find basically everything we need secondhand. I do tend to buy them one or two special pieces a size, because I can't resist a great Etsy store. I think this is a great way to have a unique and cool wardrobe without supporting fast fashion. Here are some of my favorites.

Kids

from strawberrymoth

1. strawberrymoth sells all sorts of cute stuff (I got the sweatshirt up top from them), though right now I am most obsessed with this pretzel sweat shirt. They also use eco-friendly ink, and used to print on American Apparel stuff, but I am not sure what they do now.

from LolaandStella

2. LolaandStella are not cheap, but their clothes are absolutely gorgeous. Every time I browse their store, I curse my boy-baby making uterus, because they make every Easter dress you have ever wanted (if they came in adult sizes...). They also have great pants and t-shirts in cool prints that are fun and more gender-neutral.

from Restored Rose

3. Restored Rose "rescues and restores" flannels from thrift stores, giving them a cool vintage look (but also a kind of childish color palate- in a good way). So simple and genius (and a perfect kid staple for fall).