Category: style

Diatomaceous Earth: What Is It, How to Use It, Where to Find It

There it is—a bit of diatomaceous earth resting at the bottom of my water glass. It might not taste delicious, but its ability to cleanse my body and fill it with sought-after nutrients more than makes up for it. Where Does DE Come From? Diatomaceous earth is the waste product of unicellular algae. Over a 30…


The French Woman’s 6 Beauty Tips

Natural hair, long lashes, effortless fashion-we’re all in love with the modern French woman. Refined yet comfortable, the French woman is ready to take on the day in style, from grabbing a coffee and croissant to hitting the town and exploring all the coolest spots. Here are our top tips for incorporating the French Woman’s…


Declutter Your Soul

You may have gotten quite successful at decluttering your home of the unneeded “things”, where you’ve learned to hang onto what adds value and reduce the rest. If you have, you’ve likely seen the peace that results from owning less and having fewer items to manage. But decluttering your home is only one way to create meaningful life change….


7 Steps to Clarity

Living with adversity is hard, but a life without clarity is harder. I have found that some of the “hardest” times in my life are eased by the single-minded clarity they bring to my priorities. When someone you love is sick, for example, you have energy to serve them in ways that you never thought…


How to Treat Different Types of Breakouts and Acne in Your Skincare Routine

Hi guyysss! We know acne is one of THE most confusing things that can occur. No matter how on point our skincare routine is, no matter what skin type or skin condition we have—whether it’s dry skin, combination, or oily skin types—we all seem to suffer breakouts! No need to feel bad, because sometimes these…


Go Green in the Kitchen

We all want to do our part to protect our precious Mother Earth. But with such overwhelming issues — climate change, pollution, sustainability — it might seem like there’s no way one person could make an impact. Something as simple and routine as getting food on the table can have a big impact lightening your…


Carrying a Social Security Grudge for Years

I’m always amazed by the number of emails I get from people who have been getting benefits for 10 years, or 20 years, or even more — and now they are coming to me with questions about their benefit amount. Or to be more precise, they are telling me some version of this lament: “I…


A 3-Minute Composting Primer

Perfecting the art of composting can be tricky, but it’s essential to the health of your garden. Compost adds beneficial microbes to the soil and provides the highest nutrition for your garden plants. Composting is an essential part of organic gardening. It’s the ultimate recycling of your grass clippings, food waste, and yard waste. It also adds…


Tips to Give Dull, Dry Hair Some TLC

Hot styling tools, coloring and chemical processes all can lead to the same thing: dull, dry locks that tangle easily. “Many of the styling steps we take to look our best can ultimately leave our hair looking flat and dull,” says Jonathan Colombini, L’Oréal Paris creative director of Style & Color. “Fortunately, there are some…


5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Routine

Falling short of your goals? In a period of stagnation? It may be time to spring clean your routine. Here are a few tips and ideas for getting more done with greater ease. 1. Spruce up your settings: Do you find some of the push notifications on your phone distracting? Give yourself the gift of…