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Head to Toe DIY Spa Treatments for Mother's Day
Ingredients

Head-to-Toe DIY Spa Treatments for Mother’s Day

Let’s not sugarcoat it. This Mother’s Day is going to be different from others. Not only can many of us not be with our mothers …

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Holistic Nutrition

3 Springtime Backyard Herbs for Skincare and Wellness

Common skin concerns such as rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores can be frustrating–and there are many different products and treatments available to manage them. However, …

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How to Help Your Kids Adjust to Virtual School
Lifestyle

How to Help Your Kids Adjust to Virtual School

Is your kid having a hard time doing school from home? Whether in preschool or high school (or anything in between), learning at home is a …

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How to Turn Your Green Smoothie into a DIY Face Mask
Beauty

How to Turn Your Green Smoothie into a DIY Face Mask

Everyone loves a good DIY face mask. They are easy to make, and allow for lots of creativity and customization. You can make them using …

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Cosmetic Chemistry Experiment for Kids Homeschooling with Rachael Pontillo, for ABC's Outside the Classroom
Ingredients

Homeschooling Cosmetic Chemistry Experiment for Kids: How to Mix Oil and Water

I’m sure you’ve seen multiple memes lately of the famous Mister Rogers “look for the helpers” quote. Here it is if you’re not familiar: “When …

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DIY Facial Tea: The Perfect Herbal Facial Foundation
Ingredients

DIY Facial Tea: the Perfect Herbal Facial Foundation

People and plants have been working together to create beauty both on Mother Earth Herself, and on our own faces and bodies. One of the …

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DIY Hand Sanitizer: The Right Kind of Alcohol to Use
Health and Wellness

DIY Hand Sanitizer: The Right Kind of Alcohol to Use

As one might expect during a pandemic, the internet is flooded with DIY hand sanitizer recipes. While this might seem harmless enough, there has been …

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How Your Skincare Ritual Comforts During Times of Uncertainty
Beauty

How Your Skincare Ritual Comforts During Uncertain Times

This week (during COVID-19 quarantine), I’ve been really enjoying connecting with friends, family, and colleagues I haven’t seen in a long time. I’ve done everything …

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The Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps and Hand Sanitizers
Health and Wellness

The Dangers of Over-Washing and Over-Sanitizing Your Hands

During any typical cold and flu season, it’s common to see increased recommendations for hand washing with antibacterial soaps, and using hand sanitizers more often. …

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Skincare

Rachael’s Roundup of Safe Hand Care Products

We are living in a time of panic and fear of pandemic, surrounding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) scare. More than ever, people are concerned about …

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Beauty

Vampire Facial, Sheet Masks, and Probiotic Skincare: Toss It or Try It?

You saw it on Instagram (or via a celebrity) but is it worth trying out? There are so many spring beauty trends people will be …

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