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The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2022

January 1, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 7 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 bloodstream even through the nail bed. Ah!  For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]

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The 7 Best Natural Eczema Shampoos of 2022

January 1, 2022 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 anti-dandruff […]

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The 6 Most Effective Acetone-Free Nail Polish Removers of 2022 (Cruelty-Free, Of Course!)

January 1, 2022 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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The 9 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2022

January 1, 2022 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, 2021 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 any time 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. […]

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25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People

November 10, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that people really only want gifts that will make their lives easier. That’s why I put together this collection of gifts for stressed-out people– a collection of beautiful, functional stress relief gifts that promote mental health and wellbeing. We live at a moment in history when divisive […]

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5 Gorgeous Floral Smudge Sticks Ideal for Gifting “Good Vibes”

November 8, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Want to gift a friend, family member, or yourself some good vibes? Invest in a few beautiful, esoteric, and artsy smudge sticks like these gorgeous beauties, below. Smudging– aka the art of using aromatherapy incense to “clear bad vibes”– is a mindfulness practice that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. As both a ritual […]

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The 9 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in San Antonio

October 27, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re looking for a delicious, artistic birthday cake or a bespoke-themed celebration cake, the best birthday cake bakeries in San Antonio, Texas, can do it all. From franchised Food Network-approved bakeries to small Mom & Pop bakeshops, the people making birthday cakes in the fine city of San Antonio each bring their own unique […]

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The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Asheville, North Carolina

October 18, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Asheville, North Carolina is a charming little mountain town known for its wonderful food, which showcases the robust Appalachian tradition of using seasonal, local, heritage ingredients. This description may conjure images of Edenic farmers’ markets (which are indeed idyllic in Asheville), but this is also true when it comes to birthday cakes. Local bakeries here […]

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The 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Chicago

September 28, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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 […]

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