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Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide 2024
Let's take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our teachers who tirelessly educate and inspire our children. Show your gratitude with some thoughtful self-care gifts! If you're in need of ideas, here are some delightful suggestions for teacher...
Celebrating the Uplifting Influence of Mothers
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s a time to honor the exceptional women who have shaped our lives with their endless love and unwavering support. This special day calls for expressing gratitude through tokens of self-care, reflecting our appreciation for their tireless dedication. Let’s ensure every mother feels cherished not just on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year.
7 Tips to Renew Your Skincare Routine for Spring
Spring is all about revival, renewal, and blooms everywhere. But flowers are not the only elements that come back to life in this beautiful spring. Our skin comes back to its radiance and suppleness after the winter. With these tips, you can easily prepare your skin...
Winter Skincare Essentials
Skincare essentials for the cold winter months are a combination of deep moisturizing, exfoliating, and conditioning products. Finding products to hydrate skin during the dry air of winter is essential to avoid flakiness, rough texture, itchiness, irritation, and the...
Chasing Dreams, Finding Fulfillment: The Surprising Benefits of Passion Pursuits
Did you ever have a passion that you have practiced throughout your life? An opportunity that you had in the back of your mind but you did not pursue it because of time, money, fear or other commitments? For me, that is yoga teacher training. I have practiced...
Self-Care and Cozy Holiday Gift Guide
HOLIDAY 2023 Whether you're searching for thoughtful gifts for the special people in your life or making your own holiday wish list, I've curated a selection of 10 amazing items that are not only my personal favorites (or are on my wish list too!) but promise to...
Crafting Natural, Sustainable, and Transparent Beauty & Gifts
At Brighten and Bloom, we take pride in creating products that are not just about looking good but feeling good too. Our commitment to quality, purity, and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Each product we offer is meticulously handcrafted using the...
Navigating Fragrance Ingredients: Concerns and Safer Alternatives
Did you ever have a favorite fragrance? I certainly did. For many years, the scent of "Sunflowers" by Elizabeth Arden defined my youthful spirit, especially around the holiday season when I'd receive the sweet gift sets. However, little did I know back then that the...
Clean Beauty, Safer Skincare and Luxurious Body Care Gift Collection
Introducing the 2023 Beautycounter Holiday Gift Edit Every year, Beautycounter curates the most beautiful holiday collection of exquisite gift sets! While I'm excited to share some personalized gift guides -- from DIY ideas to small businesses and most-loved brands...
Five Shifts for Stunning Skin this Autumn
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, our skin undergoes its own transformation. The fall season often ushers in dryness, sensitivity, and the need for extra care and optimal hydration. Here are some tips to maintain your skin's health and radiance during this...
The Ultimate Water-Based Moisturizer for All Skin Types
If you're on the hunt for a daily moisturizer that works wonders on all skin types, then you need to try the Mighty Plump Ceramide Water Cream. This lightweight, water-based cream is formulated with two forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides, delivering deep hydration...
The Beauty of a Skincare Garden
Using Nature's Botanical Treasures to Achieve Radiant Skin When we embarked on our gardening journey, we had some goals in mind. We wanted to: Share knowledge about the art of growing to our children, Cultivate our own fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs...
Three Powerful Ways to Make Self-Care a Priority This Summer
Summer schedules have started in full force! From guiding my young adult children through college preparations to juggling summer jobs, and summer camp and pool days for my little one, the transition to a new routine can feel overwhelming. However, amidst the...
5 Clean Beauty Essentials for a Radiant Glow this Summer
Summer is all about embracing the natural beauty that shines from within. With rising temperatures, it's important to adapt your makeup routine to achieve a radiant and fresh look while ensuring proper sun protection. Embrace the warmth and embrace your beauty with...
