My love language is gifts—and I like giving our nieces, nephews and godchildren a little gift to celebrate minor holidays throughout the year. One of these holidays is Easter—and with the hoppiest holiday coming up on April 9—here’s some items the special people in your life will love, and your wallet will, too! If you … More Easter gifts they’ll love—and your wallet will, too!
Ho-ho-ho! The holidays are getting near and I was on the hunt for a more sustainable, economical gift-wrap. Kraft paper fit this criteria–plus it gives a blank canvas to add holiday cheer! Kraft paper is sustainable: Just like paper grocery bags or boxes, kraft paper can be recycled and is biodegradable! Unfortunately, many holiday wraps … More Kraft paper for wrapping gifts
At 38, I’m more careful than ever with my skin. Sun spots and hyperpigmentation appear after years of poor sunscreen use and in addition to using potions to get rid of dark spots, I’m also looking to avoid more! In comes my closest companion as my age climbs: sunscreen. But to wear it every day, … More Best face sunscreens … More Best face sunscreens
Today’s my birthday! As I move further into my 30s (and much closer to my 40s), I’ve learned to appreciate personal growth—as small or insignificant as it may seem. Progressing toward a larger goal in trackable steps or crossing a mini goal off my list has become a great source of inspiration for me, and … More Goal setting; Learning to plan realistically
The pandemic has reinvigorated my commitment to shopping local and shopping small. I’ve found so many unique, beautiful gifts, I want to share my favorites with you! Jewelry Michelle Starbuck Simply beautiful designs. And affordable! My current fave is this Charm Necklace she designed to celebrate her 15 anniversary for Michelle Starbuck Designs. Larissa Loden … More Small Business Shopping: Holiday edition
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My morning routine isn’t complete without a few spritzes of scent, but when I switched to cruelty-free and natural brands, perfume was one of the most difficult items to replace. You’ve probably heard that fragrance ingredients don’t have to be individually listed on labels, as they’re considered trade secrets. This also makes it hard to … More My favorite cruelty-free perfume
Sweet, sunny summer. With the warm weather comes a different wardrobe, but there are some versatile pieces you can use across seasons. I have a soft, lightweight button-down shirt I love. I threw it on the other day as I got ready. I pulled out a black maxi skirt to wear for the day–and as … More Comfy summer blouse: Button-down shirt hacks
I tested a lot of natural deodorants before I found one that worked for me—and let me tell you—it is not for the faint of heart. It was a long, stinky, frustrating road to find a natural, cruelty-free deodorant that worked. Now that I found it, I must share it with you: Native! I tried … More The Best Cruelty-Free Deodorant
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is my gold standard source for finding environmentally friendly, safe products to put on my body and around my home. If you’re shopping online or in the store, it just takes a few extra clicks to head to their databases and double-check that the products you’re buying meet your quality … More Safety ratings for beauty + cleaning products
Basic to Boho 