Put a few drops of essential oil in your vacuum’s bag or filter to spread scent throughout the home. Lemon essential oil is a great de-greaser. Use cotton dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for a more eco-friendly load of laundry, and bonus: they leave your clothes softer AND dry your clothes faster, therefore saving…… Continue reading 11 Amazing & Simple Natural Cleaning Hacks
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Arikok National Park Recap and Review
As promised, a recap and review of Arikok National Park! This was definitely our most adventurous day on our honeymoon, but it was definitely a great time and so worth putting relaxing on hold! (But don’t worry, we got right back to it by happy hour.) Arikok National Park was the main reason we rented…… Continue reading Arikok National Park Recap and Review
Bamboo or Bust: Sustainability at its Finest
I love bamboo. I love the look of it, and I love the fact that it’s a sustainable material. Bamboo is one of those miracle plants, like cannabis, sage, poppy and alfalfa. It’s a plant that grows quickly, without taking up much space, and can be used for many, many different uses. Bamboo grows at…… Continue reading Bamboo or Bust: Sustainability at its Finest
Honeymooning In Aruba, Days 2 & 3
Do we have to go home? I keep asking E if we can just ditch our real lives and be real life pirates of the Caribbean. I mean, hello, he did vow to support me in whatever I decide to do with my life, and being a pirate would be perfect, right? Right?? All you…… Continue reading Honeymooning In Aruba, Days 2 & 3
Hidden Gem: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island
Recently, my baby sister moved into a gorgeous apartment located in Rhode Island. I was finally able to visit her today, so my husband and I hopped in the car early enough to beat Cape Cod traffic and got to her (after a really confusing GPS navigation) about two hours later. She gave us a…… Continue reading Hidden Gem: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island
Crystals 101: The Importance of Placement
Welcome back to another session of Crystals 101 with your’s truly! Today I’m going to talk about the importance of where you place your crystals around the home to optimize their energy. As we know, crystals are solid bits of energy made by millions of years of concentrated pressure onto different types of rock. (Or…… Continue reading Crystals 101: The Importance of Placement
Crystal Spotlight: Rose Quartz
Hello friends! Today I am here to talk to you briefly about one of the more essential crystals, rose quartz. I say this is essential because a) it’s common, and b) it promotes inner peace. So why NOT add it to your collection? Rose quartz is a pink quartz that inspires a feminine energy. As…… Continue reading Crystal Spotlight: Rose Quartz
Earth Day 2016: 16 Simple Ways to Honor Earth & Help the Enviornment
Reduce. The best way not to contribute waste the world? Reduce how much you use. Recycling is great, but it takes energy to do so, so by reducing your output of recycling, you’re reducing the energy consumption. Pretty neat, huh? Reuse. I’ve been known to turn old creamer bottles into jugs to infuse water with…… Continue reading Earth Day 2016: 16 Simple Ways to Honor Earth & Help the Enviornment
Hello, Costa Rica!
Pura vida! I arrived in Costa Rica Saturday evening after a long journey- I woke up from a couple hours sleep at my father’s house on my hard old mattress (seriously, the thing belonged to my great aunt when she was a girl living in the house). My loving fiancé drove us to the Boston…… Continue reading Hello, Costa Rica!
Natural Beauty: The Benefits of Dry Brushing
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, so it’s important to take care of it like you’d take care of your heart or liver or brain. Dry brushing is an ancient technique for taking care of your skin that benefits the body in many additional ways. The benefits of dry brushing include reduced…… Continue reading Natural Beauty: The Benefits of Dry Brushing
Stephanie Jean 