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Garlic and Memory: An Intriguing Connection

January 20, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Just when you think you know everything there is to know about garlic breath, a promising new link between garlic and memory has been traced to a compound in garlic known as allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfide is a naturally occurring flavor compound present in all Allium species, most notably garlic and onions. According to research […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: aging, memory, recipe

The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Asheville, North Carolina

January 18, 2025 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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What is a Lohri Party? What To Expect When Invited to This Joyful Indian Celebration

January 10, 2025 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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The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2025

January 10, 2025 by Admin Leave a Comment

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This master guide to the 100 best pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products on the market today combines scientific research, beauty editor tips, EWG and environmental advocacy recommendations, and other holistic health insight into the coolest, safest products every mom-to-be needs to try.   When shopping for pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products, always remember: What goes on […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin

7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth

January 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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There’s a renaissance happening with clean skincare, particularly with respect to all-natural face moisturizers. Not only do consumers want face moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging and a […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, environment, gift guide, skincare

The 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Chicago

January 8, 2025 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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9 Adorable Eco-Friendly 1st Birthday Gifts

January 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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, […]

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The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2025

January 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 10 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 […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, gift guide, vegan

The 5 Best Mineral Sunscreens for Babies (2025 Edition)

January 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This guide to the best baby-safe mineral sunscreens came from our own head-spinning experience searching for baby-safe skincare products in the wake of the cultural revolution currently taking shape around the importance of clean skincare and sun care.  Shopping for a natural, baby-safe sunscreen is now easier than ever since there are so many great […]

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5 Beautiful Affirmation Decks For Those Seeking More Peace

January 1, 2025 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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