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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At This Charming Paw Paw Festival in Maryland, America’s “Secret Fruit” Shines
Momentum is growing behind a beautiful Paw Paw Festival that takes place at a 25-acre homestead in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Frederick, Maryland– an event that’s fast becoming one of the DMV area’s best-kept secrets in the realm of local food. Paw Paws (Asimina triloba) are a somewhat elusive regional fruit […]
We Love These Adorable Rainbow Noodle Flowers From Japan
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 […]
5 Cool Places to Do Yoga in Denver
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 […]
Here’s Where To Get Zendaya’s “I Told Ya” Shirt from Challengers for $25
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 […]
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 […]
This is “The Most Calming Song in the World” According to Neuroscientists
Hunting for relaxation music and want to get really clinical about it? Marconi Union’s “Weightless” is literally the most calming song in the world– at least according to neuroscientists. Allow me to explain further. In 2011, British ambient band Marconi Union worked with sound therapists and researchers from Mindlab International to specifically design an 8-minute […]
7 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 […]
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 […]
How Climate Change Affects Mental Health
For all the endless chatter surrounding Climate Change, not much of the global conversation has centered on the connection between Climate Change and mental health. The psychological impacts of a warming world might seem intuitive, and rightly so. But on a personal and macro level, changing habitats and unpredictable weather patterns have had a universally […]