It's official...I'm a Saltwater Hippie!

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Saltwater Hippie - The Flip Flop Company - Body Glove Surfboard - Native Eyewear

As I stood there looking at the foggy, cold water here in Florida, I couldn't help but think about the obvious climate change and extreme weather that has been affecting the world. I promote environmentally friendly brands for this very reason. I just want to swim in the saltwater every day and I've been really hoping to try out my new inflatable surfboard from Body Glove. Pollution of all kinds, all over the planet is the main cause of climate change and we all need to be doing something about it to literally save the world. And then it hit me, I'm such a hippie. I have long hair, prefer nature, I'm laid back, I enjoy music and I just want world peace. Would you believe I used to go around planting trees and worked on protecting sea-turtles in 4-H when I was younger? It's my love for the ocean that makes me want to save the earth and turned me into an official "Saltwater Hippie," as my new shirt says.

Saltwater Hippie is a super chill brand that I discovered at Bikini Company and I proudly wear my shirt around our salty town. The Saltwater Hippie crew hopes to see you "somewhere in the sand" and they represent a peaceful vibe like no other. If you love the beach, boards and boats then Saltwater Hippie is the life-style company for you. They have clothing for men, women and children. You can also get all your beach essentials such as blankets, hats and the up-and-coming SubSafe. They own a beach bar in Florida with life music, too. I discovered on their website that they have special customized bracelets from Simbi®. These clay bracelets are vegan and help to provide sustainable jobs to workers of the Aqua Haiti Foundation. With the recent arctic-like temperatures in America, you may need a hand-stitched beanie made right here in the U.S.A. by Saltwater Hippie. One of the things I love the most about this company is that they host monthly beach clean-ups. Isn't that great?

The classic white flip flops I'm wearing are made ethically of natural rubber from the Flip Flop Company in Australia. There are no plastic or oil based products (like most flip flops out there.) They are better for you and better for the environment. The creators love to travel and hope the wonderful places they've been to can continue to be enjoyed as they were meant to be. This is an opportunity for you to support companies that are making good decisions to save the planet and you can go wander the planet in sustainable fashion with colorfully renewable thongs for men and women. These awesome flip flops are comfortable and durable. They come delivered in natural, recyclable packing with a wonderful message printed on the outside- Get ready for a new adventure.

I'm also sporting my newest style of eco friendly Native Eyewear sunglasses. They are unisex and called the El Jefe'. These purple polarized lenses are best for my light blue eyes. I love how the frames are light-weight but sturdy due to careful construction of renewable resources. With a lifetime warranty, you can send them back if anything happens to them and this is good way to keep trash out of our landfills. Find out more about this sustainable sunglasses brand in my previous posts about Native Eyewear and get yours at Bikini Company!

As Anna Lappe was quoted: Every time you make a purchase, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want. If you love the ocean and people as much as me then you are officially a Saltwater Hippie, too! Take it from this former science teacher turned ECO brand ambassador...global warming is real. The Polar Vortex, Category 5 Hurricanes and our heated up ocean rising to new levels is no joke. Please do your part to help "save the world" and let's all take steps to keep moving forward with a smile on our face!

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