Were your holidays as whirl-wind as mine? Phew! I’m grateful for the precious time with family and friends, all the love and holiday cheer, but judging from my complexion it’s possible I’ve had a bit too much cheer, if you know what I mean. When I’m indulging more than normal it shows up in my […]

Everyone has his or her own personal approach to New Year’s resolutions. Me? I aim for less lofty goals and focus on small but tangible positive additions I can make to my daily routine. There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big for the New Year, but using New Year’s resolutions as a vehicle for large lifestyle […]

Don’t know about you, but I love wandering the isles of my natural health food market. There’s always something new I haven’t heard of or tried before, and though some of it can be just as gimmicky as the products that line regular grocery store shelves, I find a lot of inspiration in the isles […]

  Like many of you, Christmas cookies are tradition in my family. My mom makes a festive selection of cookies every Christmas, and if for some reason I’m unable to make the trip home for the holidays, she’s kind enough to mail me my favorite, the Orange Date Nut Cookie. Even when I do travel […]

This has been a big year for Laurel Whole Plant Organics. From their participation in A Night For Green Beauty to a move to a new studio space, big things are happening for this line. Try something from Laurel Whole Plant Organics and you’ll understand why. Pure, powerful, healing plants form the heart of this […]

  Are you a late shopper? I most definitely fall into that category. I think about it and think about it, but don’t actually start making gift purchases until 1 to 2 weeks away from Christmas. This year I’m hand-making gifts for many of my loved ones in addition to gifting pretty treats from independent […]

  Don’t you love stockings? I’m probably not alone when I say that stockings are one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning. Our family normally saves them it for last. But more than digging into my own stocking, I love stuffing them — particularly for my mom and husband. In the spirit of this Christmas […]

  Let me guess — your social calendar looks pretty crazy right now with holiday parties and festivities galore on the horizon. Tis the season, but dashing around more than normal doesn’t have to impinge on your pretty looks. With a few glamour-enhancing products that can often double as daily wear, you can be ready […]

To celebrate the launch of CV Skinlabs, Integrity Botanicals is giving you a free travel size Rescue + Relief Spray with any CV Skinlabs purchase. Code: CVRELIEF Good news! CV Skinlabs is now available at Integrity Botanicals. If you haven’t tried CV Skinlabs, you can count on these products to deliver. This healing skincare line […]

Travel kits are the perfect way to get to know a product line. No need to splurge on the full size until you know it’s right for your skin or hair. When you find a line that you love, having your favorite products in a TSA-friendly set makes traveling much more efficient. Even if you […]