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The Many Benefits of CBD
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical provider. I am sharing my first hand experience with this product. I encourage you to do your own research and also consult with your health care provider before trying anything you are not familiar with. If you follow natural minded people or are somewhat “crunchy” yourself, you’ve probably heard about CBD (Cannabidiol) oil. A few years ago this was not the case as CBD has quickly become a health trend. It’s one that I stand behind after using for a long period of time. If you’ve been curious about it, you’re in the right place! I’m going to break down what all the hype…
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My Fav Nontoxic Sunless Tanner
This post is in partner with Beauty by Earth. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Many of you do not know this about me but I used to be addicted to tanning. My teenage and early twenties were dedicated to being the tannest I could be and really thriving on being outside without sunscreen and in the tanning bed daily! Not only has this left my 30 year old skin in a state of repair because I now have to fix those issues I caused my self but now that I KNOW BETTER, it leaves me pale. Sometimes, I just don’t…
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Our Fav Nontoxic Nail Brands and Why You Should Care
Being a mom of four girls, I have my fair share of “spa days” at home where I treat my littles to their own mani pedi sessions. We love having our girl time together and making memories with my littles is something that means a lot! Memories are the things that I cherish most and when I strive to live a more healthy and non toxic lifestyle, I cannot ignore the unsafe ingredients that are used with nail polishes. In 2015, The New York Times shared an article that states “A growing body of medical research shows a link between the chemicals that make nail and beauty products useful —…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
A loving note to all mothers: DO NOT expect your significant other NOT to screw up Mother’s Day this year. As we always say, if you want something done right then do it yourself! In other words, speak up and tell your partner what you want. As the mom who literally does everything in 2020, we need to feel good about ourselves. Every woman deserves some serious pampering right now!! Never underestimate the power of a warm bubble bath and a charcoal mask. Help us make time for us. Make us make time for us. As two tired, hard-working, home-schooling mamas trying to survive in a global pandemic, my friend…
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Hormone Disruption from Household Products
Today, we’re talking about hormone disrupting chemicals and what I’ve learned about them so far. These types of chemicals are literally all around us. They can be in the air we breathe, the products we use in our homes and on our bodies, and in the food and drinks we consume. So what exactly are hormone disruptors, and what are they doing to our bodies? Hormone disruptors (also called endocrine disruptors or EDs in scientific literature), are chemicals that act on your hormonal system. They usually work in one of three ways: They fool the body into thinking that they’re naturally occurring hormones. Some examples are: Oestrogens (the female sex…
