8 years ago

February Beauty Heroes: Osmia

   Ah, sleep…..  I haven’t been getting much at 39 weeks pregnant, and I doubt I will get much for weeks and weeks to come, but I will tell you what has made a big difference for me: February’s Beauty Hero, Osmia Night Body Oil.  It arrived at my doorstep just in the nick of time –…

8 years ago

Mama Mondays: Nontoxic Baby Registry, Part III

Happy Mama Monday!  I’ve got a week (hopefully less) to go before we meet baby #2, so I’ve got baby gear on the brain and a lot of online orders have been arriving on our front step (sorry, Richard).  Today, let’s talk about feeding and wake time favorites that should definitely be on your baby registry. The…

8 years ago

Self Love for Valentine’s Day

If you’ve been following me for the last few years, you know I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day.  It just seems forced to me, and I think that way too many women (both those with and without a valentine) end up disappointed.  What do we all really need?  We need to love ourselves and make the…

8 years ago

Mama Mondays: Nontoxic Baby Registry, Part II

 Bathtime can feel like a chore at the end of a long, hard day.  I try to do it with intention, especially when baby is small.  Using products I love and believe in makes it more of a relaxing wind-down ritual for both of us.  Here are a few products I always recommend to friends when creating…

8 years ago

Brighten up Your Winter Face

Photo: Hannah Reynolds It seems that every year around this time, I finally admit to myself that my face could use a boost, and I abandon my usual neutral makeup palette of brown and bronze for something cooler.  But, this year, I discovered something new and really special: The Artist Eye Palette from Vapour Organic Beauty in…

8 years ago

Au Revoir, Wrinkles and Dry Skin!

A little over a year ago, I discovered a cool-Parisian-girl beauty secret.  I have to admit that I was pretty skeptical about the best-selling French supplement, Biocyte Hyaluronic Forté,  but Dara at Ayla Beauty assured me that it made a big difference for her personally; she didn’t need a heavy-duty moisturizer anymore.  (Plus, I know she is super-smart and does tons…

8 years ago

Mama Mondays: Nontoxic Baby Registry, Part I

I’m coming down to the wire – 37 weeks – but who’s counting?  A few readers asked for my personal recommendations for a baby registry.  Great idea!  Now that I’m on my second time around, I feel confident about what items I like, what we will actually use, what lasts, etc.  And, of course, my picks are…