Tag: Conscious Living

Traditional nail polish is one of the most toxic beauty products on the market.  It is packed full of chemicals that are harmful to breathe and harmful for fingernails.  Chemicals like formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), dibutyl phthalate (known to cause reproductive issues), toluene (known to cause dizziness), and many others. These chemicals are especially harmful to pregnant women and children, and quite frankly I wouldn’t want them on my fingernails either.  The EPA actually classifies nail polish as hazardous waste!  Thankfully there are a variety of nontoxic options available.  I put together a list below of some of the best nontoxic nail polishes available.

Nontoxic nail polish

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Losing a loved one is soul crushing.  We recently lost my mother-in-law to cancer.  Her funeral was last Tuesday, and even when we were expecting it, it’s excruciating when it happens.  When she was put under hospice care at her home about three months ago, I purchased a couple of books about near-death experiences to find some spiritual comfort.  I have always been fascinated by spiritual subjects and have read these types of books since I was a teenager, maybe as an attempt to find answers to something that is so mysterious.

Many, if not all, of the NDE books I’ve read, share many similarities and all point to the source of light and joy and how our souls eventually become one with it.  Many who have experienced it say they didn’t want to leave that perfect peaceful state, but they had to return because their time on earth wasn’t complete.  The stories are compelling, hopeful and give certainty of life after death and not any life, but one full of joy and light.  A perfect state that most of these individuals can’t find the right human words to describe.  If you are dealing with a lost of a loved one, give yourself a chance and try reading one of these books below.  They may be more comforting than you think.

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green garden, Dries Van Noten's garden

We’re taking a trip to the home’s exterior, to take a closer look at one of the most important parts of creating and preserving its curb appeal: the garden. If you’re getting concerned about all things environmental, it might be surprised that one of the greenest spaces can cause the most damage. Here, we’re going to look at some of the lousy gardening habits to get rid of, and how you can do it a little greener.

green garden, Dries Van Noten's garden

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healthy steps and conscious habits start at home, julie paulino design

You’ve probably heard the saying hundreds of times for good reasons.  Your body feels cleaner and stronger when your diet suits your needs.  Junk food cravings  – from a cheeky Chinese takeaway covered in gooey sweet and sour sauce to a yummy Italian pizza with a mountain of melted cheese – are only satisfying at the moment.  You know that if you rely a little too often on your favorite takeaway, your body begins to feel lumpish and tired.  Besides, you might also find that your tight pants have become a little tighter than they used to be.  And if you have children, you’ve undoubtedly observed what is referred to as the sugar rush:  An elevated period of agitation followed by crankiness, tantrums, and fatigue.  In short, you don’t need anybody to tell you about the advantages of a healthy diet for your family.  But it doesn’t mean that your kitchen is the only room of interest when it comes to building a healthy lifestyle.  On the contrary, if you want to encourage your family to stay healthy, you need to transform your entire interior decor, including but not limited to the kitchen.  Are you ready for a healthy and elegant style in your home?  Below, are a few healthy steps and conscious habits you can adopt to live a healthier life.

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