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Why I Believe in Grounding, and What Are Its Benefits? Ever notice the feeling of almost instant restoration you find at the beach? Or maybe when you’re barefoot on the grass chasing the kids? Grounding, or earthing, can maybe help explain why. There’s a ton of research supporting the concept of “grounding,” which is, essentially, […]

I don’t know about you, but mama needs a BREAK from reality. Let’s get superficial. So let’s talk things that don’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things, but make me very, verrrrry happy in the moment.Let’s talk beauty products!Here are two products that have been in heavy rotation lately. Dr. Barbara Sturm […]

what does niacinamide do Okay, let’s continue on this glass-half-full approach to lockdown for a minute and highlight a positive thing that’s happening right now: I’m getting the chance to test somany skin care products that have been waiting on my vanity, because for the first time in, well, ever, I have no place to […]

chantecaille lupine lipstick review Sometimes it’s the little things that make this #LockdownLife a little easier.In this case, it is something that is quite literally, well, little. The new Chantecaille lipstick/balm hybrid in Lupine is making my tired little quarantine face a little happier these days, so duh, I thought I’d share with you, too! Chantecaille Lip Chic in […]

drunk elephant d bronzi drops review Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti Pollution Sunshine Drops As a capital “F” Freak about skin care, I test and review so many products, but very few earn a year-round spot on my (insanely cramped and maybe bordering on hoarders-style) Top Shelf. Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops is one of […]

When was the last time you were at the salon? Yeah… never mind! I know that I speak for all of us when I say, a pandemic does not a happy head of hair make. Haven’t Seen the Salon in a While? So here’s the thing: Not getting a professional color isn’t the worst thing in […]

I have to shoot you straight. This topic is so big, I am a little nervous about trying to summarize it in a couple paragraphs. The relationships we women have with our bodies are complicated. I don’t want to get too preachy or feminist on you, but safe to say that, if you are walking […]

It’s been a while since I did a vanity roundup, and the summer months always mean a bit of a switch-up with my beauty routine.A little backstory first: I’ve been trying hard, like reallyhard, to slim down my product stash. The level of my product obsession is hard to explain, but let’s just say I have […]

recipe for aloe vera smoothie for inflammation Image via @rayshealthyways Aloe Vera Smoothie Recipe for Inflammation Let’s talk inflammation. These days, it feels like a buzzword as it’s become a bit of a catch-all term for an array of issues that can be plaguing your body. Inflammation is your body’s response to a variety of […]