Self care quotes and physical reminders are important tools for recognizing that self care is not selfish, self care is necessary to keep your body and your soul alive and well. Self care is more than taking care of your body, it’s taking care of your mind, your emotions and every part of yourself. Taking time to nurture yourself is critical for your well-being, and it’s hard to take care of others close to you if you do not first care for yourself. Taking care of yourself is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have the...
At Fred and Far, we make a promise to choose, honor, remember and love ourselves every day. Practicing self love is so important for your inner peace, happiness, health and life. It is so easy to put others first in an act of selflessness, but it’s nearly impossible to give your all to someone else if you don’t give your all to yourself first. You deserve to place yourself on a pedestal and practice what makes you feel good, from acceptance, to love and care, and everything in between. Below are 12 of our favorite self love quotes that speak...
Monday’s are hard, but only if you let them be. So many of us are used to the routine of enjoying our weekend and dreading our Monday, and it’s become so socially common to hate Mondays even if you’re having the best day. We’re here to help you master your Monday and have created a list of tips to prepare yourself for all that Monday has to throw at you. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you! 1. Start your Monday on Friday Night If you know that you are going to be out and about, partying or traveling all...
Recently, we were fortunate enough for the opportunity to sit down with the women behind The Passionistas Project, a movement to create dialogue by sharing the stories of strong, empowered and passionate women from all disciplines and walks of life. During this interview, Fred and Far founder, Melody Godfred, shares her story. as well as her insight on a variety of topics, including passion, choosing yourself, defining success, personal mantras, and the core of her daily routine. Check it out below: Passion In this short clip, Melody not only talks about what she is most passionate about, but also discusses how the term "passion" can sometimes be...
Curious why you shouldn't buy diamonds? You may have noticed that we did not release a diamond as our April stone of the month. To all of our April babies, we promise it’s not because we don’t love you (because we do). We just want you to have the most special stone that aligns with our values, as well as yours. Diamonds are commonly referred to as society's stone, a stone that has been so commercialized based on social status and made up traditions. Below is an explanation of the history of diamonds and a few reasons why we don’t...
"In 2016 I lost my grandfather. He was the only Father I knew. After he passed away, I had no goals in life. There was nothing I wanted to do to better myself. I felt like my life was at a standstill. I had gained so much weight from staying in bed all day. One day scrolling through Instagram, I stumbled across a Fred and Far post. It was a post showing their self love pinky ring. I wanted to love myself and I was touched by the message behind the ring. I purchased one and I started to wear...
Let’s all come together to recognize equality for women in supporting the efforts of Equal Pay Day! As a women-owned and women-operated company, this is a day we are particularly passionate about calling attention to. At Fred and Far, we believe in empowering women, not only through community and support, but also through knowledge. Below you’ll learn about the history of Equal Pay Day, how the wage gap exists across race and socioeconomic background, and how you can get involved.  Equal Pay Day originated in 1996, when the National Committee on Pay Equity decided to bring awareness to the...
Today is what would have been Maya Angelou's 90th birthday, and we're celebrating with none other than her beautiful, inspiring poetry. Check out our five favorite poems of hers below and let us know which is your favorite. Still I Rise You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise.  Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room.  Just like moons and like suns, With...
“I was your typical Midwestern girl, prom queen and homecoming court in high school, had the best time in college with friends to last a lifetime and after graduation got my first job and began life in the big city.  As I worked through my 20's, I was single and fancy free and independent. I watched as most of my friends married and realized the clock was ticking for myself and just as they say when you least expect it you will find your perfect mate.  Married at 30 with my first child following shortly thereafter. We fell into the...
It's a very special moment at Fred and Far. This month we are celebrating our two year anniversary. To celebrate this powerful milestone, we're sharing some stories from women who joined our tribe one to almost two years ago. Thank you to each and every one of you who have trusted us to be part of your self love journeys. It's a privilege and pleasure we are thankful for every day. Want to share your story with us? You can always submit it here. Lani, Santa Monica, CA Lani first joined our tribe on June 23, 2016. Here is her self love...
Opal is affectionately known as the Queen of Gems, and we couldn’t agree more. When you think of April birthstones, you probably think of diamond. But at Fred and Far, we’re doing April a little differently. We opted for Opal, which is an alternative April birthstone, as our stone of the month, because when it comes to magic, Opals can't be beat. Is it just us, or when you look at an Opal, do you feel mystified? Well, if you do, you’re feeling the right way. Opal enhances cosmic consciousness, and it can even induce psychic and mystical visions. Wearing an...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Charlie Robbins, prolific creator, and producer of typewritten poetry, which we even feature in the Fred and Far HQ (see below). Charlie joined the tribe in November and has been a fierce ambassador ever since, sharing inspiration and celebrating us and our tribe. This creative go-getter shares her journey into writing as well as tips for self love and self care among mothers.  When you were a child, what made you the happiest? I...
