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I absolutely adore Friendsgiving! I'm very lucky to live in the same area as my family and extended family, but that's not the case for all my friends. For those who live plane rides away from their family, celebrating on Thanksgiving isn't always in the cards. Flights are expensive, taking time off work is difficult close to the holidays, only to have to fly back out a week later. Then there are those who have a chosen family, the family they also call their friends, and celebrating our community of chosen family is so important. So if you're new to...

Close the blinds, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and blast Joni Mitchell, it's Sad Girl Autumn. But what is Sad Girl Autumn? Whatever you want it to be. Want to spend the season releasing all the negative thoughts and experiences, we support you! Want to take the time to reflect, we'll provide the journaling prompts. Want to wear sweaters and drink tea and look out the rain soaked window, us too! Ultimately Sad Girl Autumn is setting time aside for just you whether it's to grieve or recoup. We have everything you need to make the most of Sad Girl...

Love Halloween, but I hate buying a costume and only wearing it once? Luckily there are so many fun and creative costumes you can pull together from items already in your closet. Long sleeve red dress Red dresses are not only for Valentine's day, but make an excellent base for some creative halloween costumes! Princess Bride: Princess Buttercup Wuthering Heights: Kate Bush  Beetlejuice: Lydia Deetz Inglorious Bastards: Shosanna Dreyfus And vampires of course! Black boots Black boots are so iconic, just pairing it with all leather and slicked back hair, your Trinity from the Matrix. Plus you can wear cozy socks underneath...

Transitioning with the planet's seasons and reflecting that into our home decor doesn't mean we need to walk into the fast homeware store and purchase the season's trendiest decor.  We're seeing fast homeware follow a similar path of fast fashion, with fashion fashion retailers adding home sections, such as H&M Home and Urban Outfitters. This over consumption of trends not only burdens the planet and it's resources, it also pressures consumers to spend more. So how can you sustainably decorate your home for autumn, budget friendly, and feel good about it? Check out some of our tips to make your...

We'd like you to meet the latest addition to our sustainable self care line - reusable eye masks! These silicone masks are a reusable, earth-friendly alternative to the disposable sheet masks that have taken the beauty world by storm. Ours come in a reusable tin and you guys have been LOVING them. We wanted to take a second to explain what makes them different from other masks and share a little bit about how to use and take care of them. Fun fact: They can be more effective than the single-use eye masks because those disposable sheet masks or under-eye masks tend to be absorbent, soaking...

Alum stones have been used as an aftershave for centuries, and were popular with ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks for medicinal and dermatological properties. When you use the alum stone after shaving, the salt has a natural effect of toning the skin and acting as a styptic, which stops bleeding from minor cuts. It's also antibacterial, wards off acne and breakouts, and can prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs. This summer, I finally asked my husband Jarod to try it on his face so I could get his thoughts and see how it felt as an aftershave for a beard & face care routine. Here's...