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HAPPY EARTH DAY: 10 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Help Save the Planet

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Mother Earth needs our help. We’re using too much fuel, chopping down too many trees and putting way too much garbage into landfills. But don’t think you have to install solar panels or go out and purchase a hybrid car to make a meaningful impact. It’s very easy to adopt an earth-friendly lifestyle without spending a dime. In fact, you’ll likely save money along the way. So in honor of Earth Day coming up (although we should really celebrate this great, vast planet every day) we’ve rounded up ten seriously simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint: 1. Watch your water consumption We all can get a bit careless when it comes to the water we use. Especially with small, everyday tasks like brushing our teeth. Turn off the tap rather than letting it run, try to cut back on shower time (even if it’s just by one minute) and only do laundry if you have a full load to wash. 2. Invest in a reusable mug/water bottle Carrying around a reusable mug/water bottle can curb...

15 Self- Care Practices to Nourish the Soul

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One of the best things that we can do for ourselves is to take a break, slow down and show our minds and bodies the love they’re worth. Have you ever wonder what it means to really  take care of yourself ? For some, self-care doesn’t’ get added into the daily regimen due to a lack of time or know-how. But putting it on the backburner can, in turn, create stress, resentment and defer us from reaching our full potential. Because our busy lives are often filled with non-stop hurry and noise, making the change will require intention and effort. But trust us, it will be worth it in the long run. While self-care looks different to all of us, here are 15 simple practices to try out: Eat well The one thing a hectic schedule disrupts most often is our diet. Instead of fully nourishing ourselves we rely on takeout and processed, packaged foods that lack the necessary nutrients our bodies need. But if you making eating well a priority, you’ll feel better about yourself...

10 Awesome Holiday Gifts Under $100

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'Tis the season of giving! Even the most organized and well planned among us can find ourselves leaving holiday shopping to the last minute. Work gets frantic, the malls get insane and there always seems to be another holiday party to attend. It happens to the best of us! So if you find yourself frantically attempting to cross through that list of names, we’re here to help! A little inspiration is always useful, and after all, nobody needs another gift card. We’ve rounded up 10 hard-to-beat items for any special guy or gal in your life, all of which are easy to get your hands on, easy to love and easy on your checking account (under $100 in fact). FOR HER aster& bay is the perfect for the beauty-obsessed in your life, this kit is a complete on-the-go skin saver,  and the perfect solution to wintertime dryness: Forget the techy, smart armbands, a simple classic watch from Komono will always remain timeless (pun intended): Help your f...