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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

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, […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide, parenting

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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The 9 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2025

January 1, 2025 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 […]

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

How To Roast Fresh Chestnuts in Your Oven

December 3, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Roasting fresh chestnuts in the oven is the modern equivalent of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”, the iconic lyrics to one of the most quotable American Christmas songs in the canon. Every year when winter comes around, securing a bag of locally-grown chestnuts and roasting them in the oven is a local food lovers’ […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: nature, recipe, winter blues

The 6 Best Acetone-Free Nail Polish Removers (Cruelty-Free, Of Course!)

December 1, 2024 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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We Love These Adorable Rainbow Noodle Flowers From Japan

September 26, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin

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Rainbow noodles are something of a precious novelty these days, with various chefs and makers using natural dyes like beets, purple sweet potato, and greens to achieve bright, eye catching colors within pasta. Whether you’ve seen pictures of the trend or its new on your radar, one thing is clear: these rainbow noodle flowers from […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: comfort food, japan

5 Cool Places to Do Yoga in Denver

September 3, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Denver’s yoga scene has evolved in recent years in tandem with the growing popularity of both the mindfulness movement and the modern public’s mounting interest in combining gentle exercise with immersive experiences in nature. By this, I mean that the best yoga in Denver often takes shape around nature and in community, from the sprawling […]

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Here’s Where To Get Zendaya’s “I Told Ya” Shirt from Challengers for $25

August 5, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Zendaya’s “I Told Ya” shirt from the Challengers movie is a now-iconic pop culture reference. The simple graphic tee has become a signifier of Italian film director Luca Guadagnino’s already cult-favorite tennis movie, Challengers— and now, you can get the same shirt in the official typeset on Etsy, for a mere $25. (Some other makers […]

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