While no two people have skin with the same exact needs, most have the basic routine of cleanser, toner, moisturizer. However, there are a few products you may want to consider adding into your routine. Not only do you want to add a couple steps into your routine but make sure you are adding in clean, non-toxic items to protect …
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Stylish, Low-Tox Gifts for the Women You Love
Mother’s Day this year will most likely be a little different with social distancing going on but it doesn’t mean that you can’t send the mom-figures in your life a little love! Here is a Mother’s Day gift guide for some ideas to show your mama just how much you care. Bonus: most of these products are natural, organic + …
The Best Non-Toxic Candles
It’s no secret that I love essential oils + their therapeutic properties but sometimes nothing beats the look + ambiance of a candle. Unfortunately, so many candles on the market are filled with toxins like paraffin wax + synthetic oils that contain parabens + phthalates among other harmful chemicals. So how can you tell if a candle is non-toxic or …
Immune Boosting Elderberry Tea
Since stumbling upon elderberry syrup + making it for my family over the past year or so, I have come to realize it’s awesome powers. But it can be slightly time consuming, especially when making gummies for the kids. Recently I have been reminded that enjoying the benefits of elderberry doesn’t just have to come in syrup form. Yes, syrup …
Essential Oil Diffuser Blend: Key Lime Pie
I used to love the smell of the Yankee Candle Key Lime Pie. Then they discontinued it + released the Vanilla Lime. That was OK but I still loved the Key Lime one more. I actually love ANYTHING Key Lime! However, I have also stopped buying traditional scented candles a loooong time ago. I now heavily rely on essential oil …
Healthy Sleep For Kids: How To Improve The Quality of Sleep For Your Child
The importance of sleep is to help our body regenerate, stay healthy + maintain peak performance daily. As adults we can (sometimes) power through a day on a little less sleep than we need. For kids, however, sleep is such a crucial part of their development to help with brain growth + creating new neural pathways, managing emotions (i.e. hormone …
Classic Capsule Wardrobe Update: Camel + Black
It’s been awhile since I put together some classic outfit combos. I love a good camel + black combo (hello, anything leopard!) + add in a few details that give it a little bit of an edge, like the raw hem on these jeans, the bar bangle bracelet + the slight point of the loafers balances out nicely with the …
Fall Beauty Refresh: Products That Will Save Time, Money + Your Skin
There’s nothing I love more than a refresh. Now that the weather + skin care needs are changing it’s time for a fall beauty refresh with some clean beauty faves that will provide the most bang for your buck, not to mention have you looking fresh-faced (+ smooth bodied) in no time flat! Streamlining any area of life is tops …
Back To School Wellness For Kids
The days of preparing for our littles to head back to school are upon us (or perhaps have already started for some). While you have probably already tackled the school supplies list, but do you have your back to school wellness list? Heading back to school means being exposed to more germs + otherwise unsavory chemicals in close quarters. Not …
Polarized Sunglasses Under $100
Now that the sun seems to be making more steady appearances it’s time to start thinking about sun protection. While we all should be wearing SPF + sunglasses everyday, it took me a long time to realize that polarized sunglasses are far more superior than non-polarized. Polarized lenses cut down on sun glare, helping to protect eyes from straining + …