Graduation celebrations are right around the corner! While a check or gift card is always appreciated by high school and college grads, these gifts offer something a little more fun to unpack. Plus, you can feel good about these gifts because they are are high-quality, eco-friendly, ethically manufactured (all #MadeinUSA) and can be enjoyed for years to come. If your grad is headed to a … Continue reading Graduation 2014 Gift Ideas
One of the first green beauty bloggers I found when I started the journey to clean up my makeup routine was Pemberly Jones. Now she has a super sleek new e-commerce site where she sells her favorite products. Switching out all of my products has been more overwhelming than I thought, and I’ve had my share of missteps. So, it’s nice when you visit a … Continue reading My #PemJo Wishlist
Happy Friday! Oops, it’s Monday. Guess I forgot to schedule. Whoops. I’ll forgive myself & hopefully you will, too 😉 How’s the weather where you are? Some people think weather talk is mundane but given the power a sunny, slightly warm Spring day can have, I’m not below this “small talk.” Seriously – a walk around the block on a nice day can completely change … Continue reading Friday Finds: April 11, 2014
Happy Friday from Chicago! I’ve left the snow of Burlington, Vermont for the snow of Chicago. 🙂 Enjoy these tidbits I’ve found interesting this week: It’s Pi Day (3.14) and lots of people are celebrating with Pie! Here’s an awesome pie recipe I’d make for two reasons: (1) adorable and mini (2) gluten free, baby! Manchester Wood makes high-quality furniture, made in the USA. This … Continue reading Friday Finds: March 14, 2014
Here are the basics: It Starts With Food (or buy on eBay*) by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig outlines why some foods make some people sick in various ways – inflammation, stomach/gut issues, skin problems, etc. Then they offer a solution: an elimination diet called Whole30 where you eat meat, fruit, veggies and healthy fats (avocado, coconut oil, olives). No sugar (or alcohol), grains of any kind, … Continue reading Book Review: “It Starts With Food”
I am on the hunt for a new cosmetics bag to organize my non-toxic beauty products. Who knew there were so many fun, functional, American-made choices? Help me choose, vote for your favorite below! This lipstick print bag for $24 is just so…happy! Fun on the outside, practical on the inside with a waterproof lining. Made in PA by Etsy seller handmadephilosophy. So gorgeous. $179. Designed … Continue reading Made in America Makeup Bags
One week into March! How are we feeling? 22 Cosmetics Companies File for ‘Trade Secret’ Status to Skirt Toxins Law. Yup. Ridiculousness all around. Breaking down the myths of chemicals, toxins, and everything in between. Yet another great post by Cori that I’m sure I’ll reference for a while. Just for laughs – The Onion parodies Monsanto oh so perfectly. Just for even more laughs … Continue reading Friday Finds: March 7, 2014
<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11804419/?claim=kjfcw9zs9ma”>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> (UPDATED 9/22/2016) For some reason, my Secret “Completely Clean” Outlast Antiperspirant has been pretty hard for me to give up. I love the fresh scent and protection I got whether I was working out, running for the bus or just running around my house/office getting life sorted out. Natural deodorant seemed like an awful product best left to people … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Natural, Aluminum-Free Deodorant
I love watching the Oscars. Celebrating celebrities might seem silly, but I have always loved film and the glamorous feeling that comes with watching the show. After becoming obsessed with The Wizard of Oz at the age of 2.5, I made it my mission to watch every sumptuous musical from the 40s, 50s and 60s. One thing that always enchanted me (besides the incredible dancing … Continue reading Best Hair & Makeup from the 2014 Academy Awards
February is only 2-3 days shorter than the typical month but I swear it just ZOOMs by every year. It’s MARCH tomorrow. What?! Stop. This map above shows which languages other than English or Spanish are spoken in major U.S. cities! Cool! Because I went to UW-Madison, I have to share this: “No. Badgers.” (and yes I’m still upset that they broke up.Waah.) Another way … Continue reading Friday Finds 2/28/14
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