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6 Beautiful, Non-Toxic Rug Brands For Making Your Home Extra Cozy

January 9, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Who says non-toxic rugs can’t also be beautiful and cozy? Whether you’re a design lover who wants to be more eco-friendly or a sustainability-minded person who doesn’t want to sacrifice good design, these natural, artisanal rug brands check all the boxes.  And purchasing eco-friendly, non-toxic rugs for your living space isn’t just a luxury, either– […]

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The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2026

January 3, 2026 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 Eco-Friendly Down Alternative Comforters of 2026

January 1, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When it comes to getting better sleep, your choice of a comforter couldn’t be more important. If you aren’t already using a weighted blanket to encourage deep, restful sleep, these eco-friendly, hypoallergenic down alternative comforters are the next best thing to a prescription. Trust me!   This is in part because staying cool is key to […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide, insomnia relief, sleep hacks

5 Beautiful Affirmation Decks For Those Seeking More Peace

July 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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15 Delightful Gifts for Yoga-Lovers (Eco-Friendly + Stylish Props)

June 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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I know I know: you don’t need another gift guide. But sustainable yoga gear is all the rage among today’s yoga lovers. This gift guide for eco-friendly yogis spotlights all the latest, coolest gifts for yogis that make the practice more fun. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to find some nice swag for […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: fitness, gift guide, neck tension, self care, yoga

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

April 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 […]

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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed Out Moms

March 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Know a Mom who is short on time and always tired? Don’t we all. This Mother’s Day gift guide is specifically designed for busy, stressed-out moms– superwomen who don’t have a lot of time to take care of themselves because they’re too busy taking care of others. Because most Moms just want to chill and […]

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How Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety (& The Best Ones to Buy)

March 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

The health benefits of sleeping under heavy blankets have been documented throughout history, but the trend has emerged again in the digital age as an antidote to insomnia, stress, anxiety. As it turns out, sleeping under a weighted blanket is a particularly effective treatment for people who find themselves struggling with an inability to “wind […]

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25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People

February 28, 2025 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 well-being. We live at a moment in history when divisive […]

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A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed-Out Dads

February 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The products curated in our Father’s Day Gift Guide below encourage health, well-being, wonder, and happiness for every kind of Dad. Whether your Father is an outdoor enthusiast, an organization freak, an athlete, a foodie, a tinkerer, some combination of those, or non-traditional in some way, this gift guide offers a few ideas to suit […]

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