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Product Highlight: Kansa Organics Kansa Wand Takes Face Massage To a Whole New Level

PRODUCT HIGHTLIGHT | Kansa Organics Massage Wand Massage plays an essential role in the Ayurvedic healing system. In fact, the healing power of touch can be traced back to India as far back as 3000 BCE (or earlier). The Kansa Wand was born out of that belief, practice and love for massage. When it comes…

Mental & Physical Health Of The Working World: Talking Healthy Work Culture With HealthKick CEO & Wellness Expert, Erika Zauner

A recent study found that Americans are much more stressed out about Coronavirus than citizens of other countries. There truly is no denying that the stress of COVID-19 has negatively impacted our mental health. If you are working, work culture dictates that we show up, good attitude and all. A mental health day is hard to take…

Book Reviews: Your Ultimate Guides To Natural Living, Better Self-Care & Self-Sufficiency

The Women’s Heritage Sourcebook by Lauren Malloy, Ashley Moore, Emma Rollin Moore & Audria Culaciati The Women’s Heritage Sourcebook could not have come into our lives at a better time. Whether you recently embraced gardening, tried new recipes, or attempted and succeeded at canning – know that you are not alone in learning to be more self-reliant….

Wellness Month: 10 Ways To Effectively Lower Stress and Anxiety

In 2020, stress and anxiety has become a universal issue. Let’s dedicate August, also known as the Wellness Month, to improving the health of our immune system by alleviating stress. While taking care of the mind and body is more important than ever, some of us hesitate to embrace tried-and-true ancient remedies. This is the…

Symbol of Resilience: Best Red Lipsticks on National Lipstick Day

Today red lipstick is widely accepted and considered beautiful, but throughout history it was symbolic of boldness, strength and rebellion. Wearing a bold red lip could strike fear into anyone opposing change, sex equality, and those who thought of it as inappropriate. Wearing red lipstick could get you accused of being a witch. We say…

Summer Essentials: How To Take a Cold Plunge In Style And Beat The Heat This Summer

When travel and events are no longer on the table, creating fun summer memories can be a challenge. No matter how you chose to celebrate the longer hours of summer, do it with the right tools in hand. Cold Plunge Don’t have access to a pool? On a particular hot day, cool down with a…

Water Is Life: 10 Powerful Benefits of a Bath Soak

Water is a precious resource. Treat it with respect and take a bath like you mean it. Whether you call it self-care, spa life, time-out or me time, bath soaks are real medicine for the soul. We consider ourselves quite the bath aficionados and firmly believe in using baths as spa therapy for all types…

Face Sauna: Time-Honored Beauty & Wellness Remedy

We just cannot stop talking about the face sauna, aka: face steaming, and for a good reason. According to the International Spa Association, spa-goers are slowly trickling back to spas, but mostly for massages. Facials still seem like too much of a risk. If you feel like a facial is long overdue, there is an…

Skincare Spotlight: Skincare That Will Change Your Mind About Facial Oils

While many understand the benefits of using facial oils, cleansers and serums, some stay away from them. One of the biggest misconceptions is that a facial oil will clog up pores, result in break outs, and sit on your skin while feeling greasy. This could not be far from the truth. In fact, a lot…

Celebrity Photographer Timothy White Speaks On Being Part of History & The Morrison Hotel Gallery Endless Summer Exhibition

If you find your walls lack art, here is your chance to nab internationally recognized photography, representing the best of the best in music and Hollywood culture. Morrison Hotel Gallery’s web-exclusive Endless Summer Exhibition shows a collection of photos that capture famous musicians and actors enjoying an effortless summer. One of the gallery’s partners and…

The Lipstick Effect: 10 Best Clean Makeup Products To Try Right Now and While Wearing a Mask

The pandemic has changed the way we spend money. Is lipstick still in demand? We know so. With today’s economic ups and downs, the lipstick effect theory is relevant once again. What is the lipstick effect theory? The theory states that consumers are less likely to spend money on large items or big luxuries during…

Zoom Makeup Calling: Simple How-To Direction From Aveda’s Global Artistic Director for Makeup, Janell Geason

Aveda’s Global Artistic Director for makeup, Janell Geason, shows us how to execute a simple makeup look for all your zoom calls. This makeup how-to is natural, fresh, and gives you that bright-eyed and bushy-tailed look you need to look professional.

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