Unfortunately, summer is coming to an end and that means school is right around the corner. Even though most of us are probably dreading that, one good thing that comes with school starting is back to school shopping!

As some of you may know, bike shorts are the “it” fashion trend this season. If you are just finding out now, well, it’s time to check out Instagram and hop on the trend that is not only comfortable but effortlessly cool. No matter what your style persona is: casual, girly, edgy; you can transform bike shorts to become a staple piece in your wardrobe for just about any occasion. Casual Let’s start off with the easiest way to style a pair of bike shorts. Keep it casual by pairing them with a plain, basic tee that I’m sure you have hanging in your closet. If you want to add some layers to your outfit, put on a cool oversized...

Tell us more about yourself: What lead you to live on the farm? We were looking for a simpler, healthier lifestyle. Zach’s mom was getting older and had been asking Zach to come and take over Gingerhill for years. In 2011 we decided to give farmlife a try and moved to the Big Island.   In what ways is Gingerhill Farm committed to sustainability? We think that the term “sustainability” has become overused and is no longer descriptive of what we hope to achieve here at the farm. You can sustain bad habits. We are looking for something deeper. We are working towards regenerative practices which enrich our community. This means that we are constantly reexamining the way we eat...

Ditch the plastic this July 4th as part of your contribution to Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a campaign that focuses on plastic pollution, and how we can reduce it to make the summer more eco-friendly. The idea is to avoid any disposable items for a whole month. While this is definitely a challenge, you can always start with one disposable product to avoid and build from there. Here are some tips for ways to avoid as many disposable items as you can for the month, and jumpstart a more sustainable lifestyle.

Let’s keep it sustainable this summer by following the Plastic Free July challenge! This is an awesome way to encourage more environmentally behavior by developing smarter habits regarding the use of plastic. Here are some ways to reduce your use of plastic for the entire month of July. Mastering any of these tips below can lead to habits that contribute to a permanent, sustainable lifestyle.