Guest Post by Cherise Young The Thunderbolt of Awareness Imagine discovering that your self-sabotage isn’t just an unconscious habit, but potentially a deliberate pattern. The word “deliberately” changed everything: to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct. This isn’t about casual self-defeat. It’s about understanding the deep-rooted mechanisms that keep us stuck. What Is Self-Sabotage, Really? Self-sabotage…
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Reviewing Pacha Soap Co
Discovering brands that prioritize both environmental stewardship and social impact feels especially meaningful today. Pacha Soap Co. exemplifies this dual commitment through their handcrafted natural soap products. As a purpose-driven company, Pacha’s artisans create bath, body, and home products that deliver sensory delight while advancing community empowerment. Their commitment to sustainability extends from ingredient sourcing…
Exploring the Sun’s Role in Mental Health
The simple pleasure of basking in sunlight — head thrown back, eyes closed, warmth pouring over our skin — is one of life’s universal experiences. Yet over the past two decades, warnings about sun exposure have led many of us to avoid this natural source of wellness. While protecting our skin is important, this shift…
Making Modern with Milk Makeup
Milk Makeup, an offspring of Milk Studios of NYC, believes that when it comes to your beauty routine, compromise is a “no, no.” To ensure their cosmetics are nourishing with a blockbuster payoff, Milk Makeup offers products that are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 100% vegan. Taking its cues from those in the community surrounding its studios,…
Unboxing Vichy Minéral 89 Face Moisturizer
We received a few minutes of rain today in Las Vegas. Those few raindrops were appreciated. Speaking of moisture, let’s chat briefly about the Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturizer by Vichy Laboratories. I unboxed and tried this moisturizer today for the first time. Unlike many serums and moisturizers I’ve used in the past that just…
Loving L’Occitane En Provence
Meet me in France, mon chéri! Now that my daughter is on a somewhat predictable schedule, I’m excited about getting back into skincare and herbal remedies. Let’s play in this deliciously green purifying mask by L’Occitane en Provence! If you enjoy the smell of thyme, you’ll love this mask. Organic thyme is high in zinc…
