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Clean beauty products including Osea face wash and Arey shampoo on a light colored rug Credo Beauty Sale: What I’m Restocking + Trying
  • Beauty
  • Apr 27, 2026
  • by Jen De Simone Swiss

Credo Beauty Sale: What I’m Restocking + Trying

The Credo Beauty sale is this week, and I’m using it as an excuse to restock a few of my go-to products and test a couple of new ones. If you are new to Credo, they are a dedicated non-toxic...
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Simple daily wellness routine at home, living well tips 40 Things I’ve Learned About Living Well
  • Living
  • Apr 15, 2026

40 Things I’ve Learned About Living Well

Laptop, coffee, and notebook on a bed representing at-home health testing and reviewing wellness results from home. Are At-Home Blood Tests Worth It? My Superpower Health Review
  • Wellness
  • Mar 25, 2026

Are At-Home Blood Tests Worth It? My Superpower Health Review

A woman enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up by reading a Vogue magazine during a professional mani-pedi. 7 Afternoon Pick-Me-Ups from February
  • Living
  • Mar 2, 2026

7 Afternoon Pick-Me-Ups from February

Bowl of hearty minestrone soup on a placemat, cozy winter wellness meal A Slower Winter Wellness Routine: Rest, Real Food, and Gentle Exercise
  • Living
  • Feb 5, 2026

A Slower Winter Wellness Routine: Rest, Real Food, and Gentle Exercise

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about year-round, sustainable wellness, and it occurred to me that a winter wellness routine should look different. Shorter days naturally draw me toward rest instead of intense movement or hitting the ground running with...
Flat lay of 2025 wellness favorites featuring skincare and makeup products styled on two favorite books, with a small potted plant for a mindful touch. 2025 Wellness Favorites: Lifestyle, Skincare & Good Reads
  • Living
  • Jan 19, 2026

2025 Wellness Favorites: Lifestyle, Skincare & Good Reads

Hello, 2026! As I bid farewell to the Year of the Snake (good riddance), I’m reflecting on the highlights of my 2025 wellness favorites. 2025 was a whirlwind of navigating uncertain times, which forced me to lean heavily into self-care...
A cozy cup of coffee by a lit christmas tree. Holiday Stress Relief: Five Little Pick-Me-Ups
  • Living
  • Dec 12, 2025

Holiday Stress Relief: Five Little Pick-Me-Ups

It’s my absolute favorite time of year, but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel a little… let’s say unhinged now and then. Between hosting Thanksgiving, searching for thoughtful gifts, and slipping in a few surprise urgent-care visits, it’s the season...
Desert Embers founders sitting together on a couch with a non-toxic candle burning in the background. Five Minutes With Desert Embers Founder Angelina Claybrook: A Candle Brand Redefining Home Fragrance
  • Voices
  • Nov 25, 2025

Five Minutes With Desert Embers Founder Angelina Claybrook: A Candle Brand Redefining Home Fragrance

You’re in for a real treat with this Desert Embers founder interview! With the holidays approaching, I found myself in research mode, looking for cleaner candle options I could feel good about lighting at home. Something that still smelled like...
Warm chaga latte made with almond milk and topped with cinnamon — a cozy, caffeine-free mushroom latte recipe. Chaga Latte Recipe: My Favorite Caffeine-Free Afternoon Drink
  • Food
  • Nov 6, 2025

Chaga Latte Recipe: My Favorite Caffeine-Free Afternoon Drink

Once the weather starts to cool down, I naturally reach for something warm to drink in the afternoon. I love the idea of a latte, but caffeine has never agreed with me. Even one cup leaves me feeling jittery, affects...
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“We’re not chasing trends, but building solutions “We’re not chasing trends, but building solutions that honor the skins natural intelligence.” On STF, @resultsbynature founders @mrssamanthamarut and Kelly Tracy-Holly of @endless_beauty_skincare share the inspiration behind their hormone-safe skincare line, the rituals that keep them grounded, and advice for women building businesses with integrity. Plus, a generous reader discount.
“We wanted to create something different: a brand “We wanted to create something different: a brand rooted in truly natural, effective, and accessible products. What began in Connie’s apartment kitchen with just $4,000 eventually evolved into the rebrand of Three Ships in 2020—and we’ve been on this journey ever since!” On She Takes Five, @threeshipsbeauty founders @itsconnielo and @laura.athompson share the inspiration behind their brand, skincare routines, wellness rituals, and advice for female founders.
A late afternoon trip to the beach with my boys en A late afternoon trip to the beach with my boys ended up being the perfect end of summer reset. No lines or crowds. Just us and the seagulls. I think we ended summer on a high note. 🌊 ☀️ 🐦

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