When it comes to getting better sleep, your choice of a comforter couldn’t be more important. If you aren’t already using a weighted blanket to encourage deep, restful sleep, these eco-friendly, hypoallergenic down alternative comforters are the next best thing to a prescription. Trust me! This is in part because staying cool is key to […]
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Ice Baths, Cold Plunges, The Wim Hof Method & Beyond: How Cold Therapy Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon
Amid the discerning consumers of post-pandemic wellness culture– in which the prospects for future thriving look increasingly like things we used to do in the past— ice baths and cold plunges are having a pop culture renaissance. I first heard about cold plunging almost ten years ago, when the talking heads in the New York […]
9 Adorable 1st Birthday Gift Ideas (Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic)
If you’re looking for an adorable 1st birthday gift that’s eco-friendly, non-toxic, and stylish, we’ve got you covered. When shopping for a thoughtful birthday gift for a one-year-old, keep this in mind: Today’s modern parents want toys that are functional, educational, and ideally made from non-toxic, sustainable materials (and if they also look aesthetically pleasing, […]
Behind-The-Scenes Look at Privé Swiss: Where CEOs & Celebs Get Luxury Mental Health Treatment
In a world where entrepreneurs seek out running therapy in Los Angeles and people everywhere are increasingly finding solace in online tele-therapy, immersive care nevertheless remains one of the most intensive and profoundly transformative therapy experiences on the market today. In this landscape where mental health has become an increasingly salient buzzword, Privé Swiss, the […]
6 Best Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreens of 2022 (Most Effective + Elegant Formulas)
Reef-safe zinc sunscreen– which always contains physical UV blockers rather than chemical SPF– is better for coral reefs because these formulas don’t contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, or homosalate– six active chemicals that are known to be toxic to coral reefs. (And they’re not great for the human endocrine system, either!) It’s important to […]
14 Delightful Yoga Gifts (Eco-Friendly + Stylish Props)
Sustainable yoga gear is all the rage among today’s yoga lovers. This gift guide for eco-friendly yogis spotlights all the latest, coolest gifts for yogis that make the practice more fun. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to find some nice swag for somebody else, we’ve got you covered. The below designer-chic yoga products […]
The 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Austin, Texas
If you’re looking for an amazing birthday cake in Austin, Texas, you’ve come to the right place. The capital city of Texas is increasingly considered one of the best culinary cities in America, and this is exceedingly true when it comes to bakeries. While Austin is more well known for its tacos and BBQ, you […]
11 Helpful Tips for Optimizing Postpartum Nutrition, Recovery, and Healing
The postpartum period is one of life’s most truly challenging phases. Postpartum nutrition– aka nutrition during the first 40 days after delivering a baby– plays a huge role in how well new moms heal and prepare their bodies for this next critical phase of nurturing and developing along with their baby. Thus, it’s worth paying […]
The 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Chicago
Chicago is increasingly regarded as one of the best culinary cities in America when it comes to bakeries– and birthday cake in particular. It used to be that New York and LA were the only major cities putting cake artists on the map, but the advent of the TV series Cake Wars, social media, and […]
7 Great Natural, Pregnancy-Safe Retinol Alternatives
Looking for pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives was, until very recently, a challenge for expecting skin-care addicts– even amid the nascent clean beauty and skincare revolution. More and more people, however, are requesting powerful, effective, and safe alternatives to chemical-filled skincare products of yore, especially during pregnancy. Thus, after years of searching and researching during our own […]