Our Herbal Aftershave ROCKS
Our very first product that I ever made was our Herbal Aftershave. I use this product every day. No, I don’t have a beard (yet….I am getting older). I use it for removing make up, zapping acne, cl
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How To Re-Grow Your Groceries (unless you have cats)
I’m going to eat healthier (how many times have I said THAT)? But this time, I’m going all out (well, my version of all out). I’ve committed to making 80% of my diet raw and vegan. Which means a l
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AA + BB = CC? No, This Isn’t A Three Stooges Gag
It started out with BB creams. Then brands started adding AA, CC and soon, DD creams to their line ups. What ARE these alphabet creams, and what do they do?
Let’s start out with BB creams, since th
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SPF – It’s Not What You Think
Since I just returned from a trip to the dermatologist to have a weird skin thingy looked at, I thought it might be a good time to talk about sun protection.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a sun worshipper.
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Top 5 Herbs For Glowing & Gorgeous Skin
This week I was going to write an article about herbs that are good for the skin, and I came across this. It is well-written, and I couldn’t agree with the author more. So I’m re-postin
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Summer is finally here! Our calendars are filled with much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports, picnics and other fair weather fun. I am a true sun worshipper, but we all know th
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I’m Having A Meltdown!
Yesterday the temperatures were in the 60s. Today, highs are in the 90s. Welcome to Spring in the Northeast. Having a heat wave in your area? If so, here are some tips to help you deal with the
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!
How old are you?
That question can be met with pride or prejudice, depending upon whom you’re asking.
Ask a toddler how old they are, and he or she will proudly hold up their fingers and loudly pr
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Oil Pulling – Huh?
When I first heard about this, I had to look into it because it sounded so weird. And I’m all about weird stuff.
What is Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk remedy that involves
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Spring Cleaning, Naturally
Sure commercial, chemical-based cleaning products are convenient, but at what cost? The American Association of Poison Control Centers recorded many exposures to household cleaning substances were s
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Take Care of Your Heart
Looking great on the outside is not nearly as important as looking great on the INSIDE. February is American Heart Health month, a great time educate Americans on what we can do to live heart-healt
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Brush Your Way To Better Skin
A few months ago, I became interested in “dry brushing”. Now that I’m in my 40s (*gads!*) it takes more effort to make my skin look its best. This means eating clean, drinking lots of water, NOT ta
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