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A Kid's Guide: Fall Skincare

A Kid's Guide: Fall Skincare
School is back in session along with our favorite Fall activities. Viruses, chapped lips, dry skin and eczema flare-ups are some of the issues that also come with the season. Some of the ways we can counter this season is with warmth, moisture, exfoliation, and slower, more deliberate routines. We can focus on seasonal nourishing foods and getting more sleep and rest. In our Kids’ Edition of Transitioning to Fall Skincare, we are sharing our skincare and wellness tips for the kiddos and recommending effective products. Continue reading

51 Uses for Dr. Shannon's Organic Skin Balm

51 Uses for Dr. Shannon's Organic Skin Balm
Dr. Shannon's Skin Balm is one of our favorite, most-loved products. It could be because the story behind this product is so special, or maybe because it is so versatile. Continue reading

Easing New Mom Anxiety

Easing New Mom Anxiety
Becoming a mom changes us. Not just in a naturally progressive kind of way, but in a deep, shaken-to-the-core kind of way. Anxiety surfaced with my new life as a mother. Sure, there were anxious times or periods of high stress before kids, but somehow I was a lot better at coping with it then. Maybe it was the fact that I got a full night’s sleep, or that I didn’t have the pressure or guilt associated with being the “perfect” mom. My previous fears seemed so small compared to the fierce love and mama bear instinct that kicked in nearly immediately upon meeting my little humans. Was I fit to do this? Did I really have what it would take? Continue reading

FREE Refresh Oil with purchase!

FREE Refresh Oil with purchase!

Did you know that our 100% organic Refresh Oil is a great natural remedy for tummy aches? You'll want this in your back pocket come Halloween! Here's why:

  • Peppermint Essential Oil: Helps to relieve bloating, calm stomach muscles, and reduce pain from cramping. It also helps eliminate gas from the intestines.
  • Ginger Essential Oil: Applying ginger essential oil directly on the stomach can relieve bloating and give you a boost.
  • Lime Essential Oil: An uplifting, sweet scent to help you feel refreshed.
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      Summer Skincare: Our Review of Sunscreens, After-Sun Care & More!

      Summer Skincare: Our Review of Sunscreens, After-Sun Care & More!


      Summer Skincare

      Our definitive summer skincare guide is here! Find out our list of personally tested, non-toxic, regular go-to sunscreen recommendations – for faces, sensitive skin and the whole family, as well as the best after-sun care products.

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      What I Wish I Had Known About Motherhood

      What I Wish I Had Known About Motherhood

      What I Wish I Had Known About Motherhood

      Everyone has their own advice and philosophy about parenting – learning how to sift through that advice is equally important. Now, 10 years into it, if I could go back and give my new-mama self some advice, this is what I would tell her: 1. It DOES get easier. There are highs and lows and everything in between. Hold fast to the highs, and remember during the lows that it WILL get easier and better again.

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