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Is Clean Beauty Just a Marketing Trick?

Companies use many marketing tricks to convince people to buy certain products. To help you make the right purchasing decisions focus on your skin needs first. Also, do your research on what ingredients are scientifically proven, beneficial, and safe.

Packing Light: Out East (Hamptons Getaway)

Summer is the time to head out east to the beach. The Hamptons weather is never predictable and it’s a challenge to pack light for the jitney or train ride. So you may be asking, “what should I pack for the Hamptons?” Here are my tips for a comfortable trip: 1. Multitask. Only bring items …

Whenever I Wake Up, Whenever I Put on Makeup

Starting the day off right is so important. If you sleep on the wrong side of the bed it could ruin your entire day (as the saying goes)! But what are the elements that create a great morning experience? Below you will find some suggestions to add to your personal morning routine. Simply choose what …

Attachment Styles & Wellness

Have you heard of attachment theory? Basically it describes how our past experiences with primary attachment figures effect how we will bond in the present. It can be very helpful to learn more about the nuanced intricacies of this psychological theory in order to better navigate friendships, our careers, our family and close romantic relationships. …

Vegan Pumpkin & Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Don’t forget the garnish! 🌿 Vegan pumpkin pasta sauce with wild mushrooms is an easy and healthy recipe for any time of the year. An easy 4-ingredient creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with pasta and topped with sautéed mushrooms, garlic and herbs will give you a filling and delicious 30-minute dinner. Pumpkin is full of Vitamin …

Non-Toxic Nails

Have you ever wondered why a typical nail salon smells so strongly of chemicals? The answer is simple: nail polish usually contains lots of harmful chemicals! Many of the common ingredients used are carcinogenic, such as formaldehyde. I would encourage you to limit the number of harmful chemicals that you apply to your body because …

Blockchain, Elon Musk and Climate Change

Just the other day Elon Musk sent Bitcoin tumbling by announcing Tesla would in fact not not take the popular cryptocurrency as payment. Everyone has heard stories of people getting rich in the last several years from cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. However, have you heard of the environmental impacts of these currencies? The …

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Earth Day 2021: 6 Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably

Locally sourced food supplies reduce the amount of wasted energy used in transportation. Foods are often coming from thousands of miles away! Eating locally means that your food will also be fresher and more nutritious.

2 Ingredient Avocado Face Mask

Avocado and oats make a gentle exfoliating face mask that is perfect for all skin types. Exfoliating is crucial. Not only does it remove the surface layer of dead skin cells, but it also allows your hydrating products to actually reach the new and alive skin that needs hydration. Use this mask safely to reveal your naturally glowing skin!

Eco Friendly Fabric Softeners

We all love clothes that smell clean. However, did you know there are some real drawbacks to conventional dryer sheets and fabric softener? Besides being costly and harmful for the environment, conventional dryer sheets have a disturbing list of possible health effects due to the toxic chemicals they’re made with. Some brands even contain carcinogenic …