When it comes to lip balm, most people have certain flavor favorites: peppermint, cherry, or strawberry are common crowd-pleasers. But I hope that by now you know that I don’t do common. Read more
Product Profile: Whisky Lip Balm
When it comes to lip balm, most people have certain flavor favorites: peppermint, cherry, or strawberry are common crowd-pleasers. But I hope that by now you know that I don’t do common. Read more
There is a certain fragrance blend by a certain company that may or may not include notes of eucalyptus and spearmint, to which I am rather partial. However, in my personal journey towards a more natural and cruelty-free life, as well as my transformation into a scent-mixing master (uh, maybe not, but more on that later), I set myself the task of recreating this gloriously relaxing blend. Read more
Who doesn’t love the glorious combination of chocolate and mint? From Girl Scout cookies to Starbucks drinks, mint chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser. Featured in the Vegan Cuts February 2014 Beauty Box, Mint Truffle is a delightful infusion of dark chocolate and sweet mint flavors. Read more
While I understand that the majority of the world’s population prefers warm weather to cold, I’m afraid that my tastes are not in alignment with that. Despite being a summer baby, I’ve always loved the winter, especially when there’s snow. Fortunately for me, this lip balm keeps me cool even during the sticky Mid-Atlantic summers. Read more
2016 is officially over (thank GOD), and I thought I’d take this time in the wee hours of the night to have a bit of a rambly chit-chat, to reflect on the past year, and to talk about my hopes and dreams for 2017.
Christmas Day has come and gone, whether we like it or not. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas music 24/7, the cookies are all eaten, and your favorite seasonal products are leaving store shelves. But why not keep a little Christmas all year long? Read more
At Christmastime, there are certain aromas you expect. Peppermint, gingerbread, and spruce all have their place, but sometimes you need to forget about the expected and go a little bolder. Read more
There are certain things in life that we expect to hate but end up loving. Take fruitcake, for example. Dense, heavy, chunky… not how most people would describe something delicious, right? All that’s needed sometimes is a new perspective. When life hands you fruitcake (or at least the ingredients), make Christmas Pudding Bonbons. Read more
Broccoli is probably my least favorite vegetable, unless you count mushrooms as a vegetable, in which case they win (or lose?) by a landslide. However, broccoli spinach casserole, veganized from my mom’s recipe, is a complete game-changer. Read more
Certain smells will transport you to another time and place. For me, a quick sniff of Ribbon Candy Lip Balm is like breathing in a tiny capsule of Christmas past. Citrus, spice, and mint meld together for refreshing the memory and senses. Read more