Hey lovely people! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! I personally, am very happy because I just got over a week and a half-long sickness and am finally FREE of a terrible sore throat! Over the week, I realized how much I take being healthy for granted! Thank goodness that is over with. Anyways, today I wanted to share with you guys a couple of my recently discovered organic skin care brands that I’ve fallen head over heels for! The first brand that I wanted to share with you guys is LIVE Botanical, a local company produced in Portland, Oregon- which also happens to be my home town! Aside…
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November Favorites: Arcane Chemistry Soy Candles | Review + GIVEAWAY
Being someone who absolutely adores candles of all sorts, I came across a fairly local company from my home state of Oregon that I absolutely fell in love with, so of course I wanted to share these beautiful soy candles today with all of you guys- and also do a little giveaway (at the bottom of the page)! So I first came across Arcane Chemistry when I went to a local market in Portland a couple of months ago where was immediately drawn to their adorable set-up covered in candles, greenery and beautiful string lights. Not being able to resist these beauties, I knew I had to try out these…
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Kensington Apothecary | A Beauty Brand for All Skin Types
I know, it’s been super obvious lately that I’ve been on a skin care kick! I’ve been trying out so many different brands and have been having so much fun testing them out and sharing my honest thoughts about them. It’s just nice to know which products work and which don’t. Well today I thought I would share a few skin care products from a brand that hits close to home, literally! Based in Portland, Oregon, Kensington Apothecary creates nothing but all-natural skin care products that are effective, affordable, and available in natural grocers and other retailers all across the nation. I came across this brand on Instagram, a couple of years…
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A Must-Have for the Adventure Seekers: Hoo-Rags (Review)
I’m so lucky that I live less than an hour away from one of my favorite places- Mt. Hood! Being only my second year of snowboarding, I’ve significantly improved since last year. I could barely stand up the first couple of weeks last year which made it discouraging to continue to keep going up to the mountain, but I stuck it out and kept on going. This year on the other hand has been quite a blast so far! Since improving this year, I been wondering why I haven’t been snowboarding earlier in my life?! I’ve sure been missing out! With snowboarding being such a blast, there’s only one downside…
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Tan Just in Time For Swimsuit Season Without the Sun: Skinny Tan Review
Just in time for Swim Suit Season! Being someone who absolutely loves being in the sun, I still know the not-so-great results of loving it a little too much when not taking precautions: Wrinkles, leathery skin, sun spots, and even potential skin cancer- NO THANK YOU! That being said, I always find myself slathering on sunscreen to preserve my skin the best I can. Even though I get slightly tan in the summer when I wear sunscreen, I occasionally like to look a little extra bronzed with the help of self tan. Luckily I can still have that glowing tan without paying the price of sacrificing my skin to the sun. I’ve…
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June Favorites: Simple Healthy Hygiene Products from Meow Meow Tweet Review
“If you don’t know better, you can’t do better. Know what’s in your products.” -Organic Beauty Talk Better for you, Better for the Earth What’s one of the best things about using all-natural products you ask? You can know exactly what is in the products you are using without having to look up the odd-sounding ingredients on the internet. Aside from that, there are so many other wonderful reasons to use all-natural skin and beauty products! Recently I’ve been on the lookout for the purr-fect all-natural products and I am so happy with what I found. Meow Meow Tweet is a wholesome company that makes nothing but all-natural, highly effective, vegan,…
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My favorite Summer Shades from Glassesshop.com (Review)
“There’s no such thing as too many pairs of sunglasses.” -Samantha August Summer is officially here which means that it’s time to whip out your favorite sunglasses! If you are still looking for the perfect affordable pair of sunnies, trust me, I know exactly where to get them! I got the wonderful opportunity to test out a pair of Sunglasses from GlassesShop.com and I am so excited to share my experience with you! GlassesShop.com is a site that has a massive selection of sunglasses and prescription glasses that are extremely affordable and stylish. It is SO easy to find exactly what you are looking for because the sorting options make it…
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The World of Indian Tradition & Beauty: Favorites from Kama Ayurveda (Review)
Being a lover of healthy skin and body care, I am so happy that I came across Kama Ayurveda. Made in India, all of Kama Ayurveda’s luxury products are made with nothing but 100% natural and organic ingredients. With a massive range of healthy hair, skin, and beauty products for both men and women, today I wanted to share with you some of my absolute favorite products from their site and how they work for me! Rose & Jasmine Hair Cleanser and Conditioner I honestly never knew my hair could look and feel so luxurious. The mild Rose & Jasmine Cleanser ($42) produces a heavenly soapy lather that feels amazing while it…
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Etsy Favorites: Traveling Made Easier this Summer with Sable Et Mer Cosmetic Pouches Review + GIVEAWAY
“With organization comes empowerment.” – Lynda Peterson Stay Organized with Sable Et Mer This Summer Sometimes being an organized person is difficult, especially for people who travel a lot- or simply if you are like me. And if you’re like me, there’s a lot of little random things that are scattered throughout the bottom of your bag like hair elastics, headphones, lip balm, makeup etc.. I always say,”You simply never know when you need those items!”. So one of my simple solutions to keeping all of my little knick-knacks in one place instead of letting them rattle around the bottom of my bag or carry-on is keeping them in different pouches.…
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Etsy Summer Must-Haves: Pali Hawaii Sandals from Kian Clothing Review + GIVEAWAY!
The Only Sandals Needed this Summer! Summer is here which means it’s finally time to whip out my all-time favorite shoes- Pali Hawaii Sandals! These sandals are highly sought after this summer worldwide because they have that classic, vintage-style vibe to them that everyone loves and adores. I am so glad I discovered these wonderful sandals thanks to Kian Clothing on Etsy because everything about them is perfect- including the price! Today I wanted to share with you why Pali Hawaii Sandals are a must-have this summer! They’re Durable, Yet Comfortable. Pali Hawaii sandals are made out of thick, durable rubber yet still are literally the most comfortable pair of slip-on sandals…
