Category: body + beauty

what’s in my non-toxic shower

When I first got pregnant and started reading pregnancy books and articles, every single one of them talked about not using certain cleaning products or personal care products… and well, if I shouldn’t use...

homemade belly butter

One of my symptoms in my second and third trimesters — third trimester especially — has been an itchy belly! With baby girl growing quickly, my belly has been expanding rapidly. And with much...

shampoo is better…

I can’t write about shampoo and conditioner without thinking of that silly scene in that Adam Sandler movie… but alas shampoo and conditioner are both better when free of harmful ingredients! Did you know...

DIY dry shampoo

One of my first pregnancy symptoms was–you guessed it–greasy hair! I used to be able to go like four days without my hair, but now I feel like I need to wash it about...

dry brushing

I’ve been on a wellness journey throughout recent years, and one of my favorite tools for improved health is dry brushing!   what is dry brushing? Dry brushing is using a dry brush on...

Stillwaters Collective

Okay, guys, I’m super excited about this yoga mat! I had seen these Stillwaters Collective mats on Instagram {@stillwatersco}, and I am so stoked to actually have my own now! I’ve always loved yoga...

the scary truth about dryer sheets

Oh, dryer sheets. Beyond using you for laundry, I used to put you in drawers to keep them fresh! What I didn’t realize is that I was pumping chemicals, toxins and pollutants into my...

Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier

It’s officially fall and so this Wellness Wednesday I’m sharing with you my favorite tool for health + wellness, my favorite weapon for fighting off colds + flu when you’re on-the-go: Thieves Waterless Hand...

how to make body scrub using essential oils

// in 3 simple steps // Traditional body scrubs can be filled with hidden chemicals, fillers + toxins. Making your own body scrub is super quick + easy, and you can customize it to...

Branch Basics: $10 off code

// natural, non-toxic cleaning products // Me: “Clay, will you take a pic of me for my blog?” Clay: “Babe, who does laundry in a dress?” Me: “I do. I’m currently doing laundry. In...