Mineral Sunscreens: What They Are and Why They’re Better for Us

Did you grow up using (and maybe still use) sunscreens like Coppertone or Banana Boat? They've become household staples like so many other things, but I'm learning that these classic sunscreens include a number of ingredients that do anything but protect us. Thankfully, there are many wonderful mineral-based alternatives that are safer for us. What…

Summer Shoes Roundup

My Instagram feed and email inbox are bombarding me with sale upon sale this weekend, especially around shoes. Here are some cute pairs, most of which are on major sale! Espadrille Sneakers from Loft Outlet Calf Hair Seaside Slide Sandals from JCrew Factory Tortoise Buckle Sandals from JCrew Factory Budding Romance Ankle Strap Heel from…

On Stillness & Intention

I love the quote "come as you are", but that's not always easy to do when we live in a society where we've basically been trained to compare ourselves to others. As a result, our measures of success and self-worth become about how we stack up against someone else. I posted this picture on my…