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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The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2021
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 […]
6 Sweet Gifts That Spark Wonder & Awe
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, housewarming, or holiday, these thoughtful, charmingly sweet gift ideas will spark wonder and joy anytime 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. But it’s […]
5 Great Eco-Friendly Comfy Clothes Companies
With remote work and digital nomad-ing on the rise, eco-friendly, ethically-made comfy clothes are more desirable than ever. As we previously wrote in our viral Gift Guide for Stressed Out People, today the average person spends more time in their pajamas than in their work clothes. So want not make them nice? Studies show that […]
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed-Out Dads
The products curated in our Father’s Day Gift Guide below encourage health, wellbeing, 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 […]
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed Out Moms
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 […]
25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People
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 […]
9 Inspiring Books That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Everyone loves a good poolside or weekend read– and nothing says comfort quite like curling up with an inspiring book before bed. The art of this simply luxury is merely in choosing which books to read– an act that has become increasingly daunting when books are expensive, there are so many options, and not all […]
How Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety
The health benefits of sleeping under heavy blankets has 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 […]
7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth
There’s a renaissance happening with clean skin care, 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 […]