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What is a Lohri Party? What To Expect When Invited to This Joyful Indian Celebration

January 13, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The New Year brings with it lots of fluffy traditions that don’t always seem rooted in history or culture, but Indian Lohri celebrations date back thousands of years and have a certain joyful magic about them.  Like going to an Indian wedding, attending an Indian Lohri party is a bucket list item for many curious […]

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5 Beautiful Affirmation Decks For Those Seeking More Peace

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Affirmation cards, or affirmation decks, are thoughtful first-person statements that encourage positive thinking, calm, and confidence. They help you ponder ideas that leave you with a feeling of more peace, calm, and clarity than before. When either read aloud or recited silently in your mind, they encourage a positive shift in mood, energy, and intention. […]

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Understanding Gezelligheid, The Dutch Word for An Optimally Relaxed Social State

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

In recent years niche European words have become popular with English speakers all over the world as they capture perfect sentiments of universal feelings that not every language has a word for. First, of course, there was the French bon apetit (aka “enjoy your meal”); then came sprezzy (Italian slang for “stylishly messy”); then the […]

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The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2021

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into the blood stream even through the nail bed. Ah!  For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish […]

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The 7 Best Natural Eczema Shampoos of 2021

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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It’s hard to find an all natural eczema shampoo that works to calm itch and inflammation without chemicals. Luckily, natural anti-itch shampoos are becoming more of “a thing”, especially among online shoppers. Accordingly, natural beauty brands are responding with earth-friendly and pregnancy-safe natural eczema remedies that get better every day. Unfortunately, most over-the-counter anti-itch and […]

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6 Most Effective Acetone-Free, Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Removers of 2021

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

As part of the clean beauty revolution many people are starting to wake up to the importance of using non-toxic nail polish— but what about natural nail polish remover? Arguably, you get more chemical exposure from the acetone in regular nail polish remover than you do from chemical nail polish. So, why not switch to […]

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6 Best Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreens of 2021 (Most Effective + Elegant Formulas)

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Reef-safe zinc sunscreen– which always contains a 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 […]

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The 8 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2021

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Suffering from itchy skin? This mild stress response typically happens when your immune system overcorrects itself. Fortunately, these research-backed all natural, steroid-free eczema creams will tone down itch and calm inflammation without using harsh chemicals or steroids. Ultimately, you’ll need a “barrier cream” that protects the skin barrier– which usually means a lotion or cream […]

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6 Sweet Gifts That Spark Wonder & Awe

December 8, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, housewarming, or holiday, these thoughtful, charmingly sweet gift ideas will spark wonder and joy anytime of year.  From edible treats to shippable sweets and every socially-conscious, allergy-friendly, gluten-free, organic, and vegan option in between, this shoppable guide has a little bit of something for every sweet tooth. But it’s […]

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Watch: Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, Others Narrate HBO Max’s Enchanting “A World of Calm” Series

November 5, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Meditation is easily the biggest buzzword in the realm of mental wellness and mindfulness right now, and understandably so.  Riding the zeitgeist of the mental health awareness that has taken hold of public consciousness in recent years, Calm.com has now partnered with streaming service HBO Max to create a series of beautiful, soothing meditation “bedtime […]

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