Darling High Fives / No. 5

It’s that time again. Back to school, back to work, back to … another round of Darling High Fives.

In keeping with the spirit of the month — even though, yes, we know it’s not officially fall yet — the below companies have caught our eye for embodying that can-do, go-get-’em and reach-for-the-stars mentality that fall characteristically brings.

Kazoo Magazine

Kazoo is a quarterly magazine published for “ladies to be,” young girls aged 5-10, in order to encourage them to be “strong, smart, fierce and, above all, true to themselves.” It believes in the importance of speaking to girls at a young, incredibly important age and really takes seriously their transition to young adulthood. Check out a few of their sample pages and tell us you don’t want a copy for yourself!

Brandless™

Stocking up a dorm or new apartment? Brandless™ is about to become your new best friend. Recently launched in July, Brandless offers everything from cleaning supplies and beauty products to organic cheesy puffs and Earl Grey tea for … wait for it … only $3! They focus on “just what matters,” meaning you can shop according to values (think non-GMO, vegan, GF, etc.) the same you would at any big box retailer except without the BrandTax™ added on. A high five for you and your budget.

Fair Photo Agency

Based in Sweden, the Fair Photo Agency senses a shift in the world — the shift businesses, products and consumers are making to embrace sustainability — and it wants to help expedite that process. The agency’s mission is to connect like-minded photographers with sustainable brands so that their products can be viewed in the best possible light. Figuratively and literally.

The Letter Project

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It’s not always easy to know how to give back. The Letter Project wants to change that. This Atlanta-based community connects women from around the world to write letters to other women or young girls who are going through a hard time. Whether problem big or small, long letter or short, the project is centered on the idea that snail mail + encouragement always = a worthwhile endeavor. More than 2,600 letters have already been sent to four continents, with over 800 writers. Find out more on Instagram: #ptloletterproject and @toloveourselves.

Goldie Blox

For the girl who “wants to be more than a princess,” meet Goldie Blox. Founder and CEO Debbie Sterling wants to “disrupt the pink aisle” by offering a range of toys, books, apps and videos that introduce girls to the joys of STEM and engineering. Kits both teach and entertain, ranging from showing how to construct a zipline or build a clubhouse, to even creating a full-on Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Have a #DarlingHighFives you want us to know about? Use the hashtag on Instagram and keep us in the know please!

Feature Image via Marshall David Cox