When one door closes, another opens. When one chapter ends, another begins. A woman who changes her hair is about to change her life. Yup, all those those things. I’ve been talking about this big news for a few…
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My 2nd Year Marching Forth, FDA Asks for Our Help & Why NOW is the Best Time to Switch to Safer
In this post you’ll find my recap (and why it matters) of Marching Forth for better health-protective laws. Plus, see the recently released statement from FDA after finding asbestos in makeup marketed to kids. And see the sales special…
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Why Cleaner Cosmetics Matter: Heavy Metals, Hormone Disrupting Chemicals, Safely Sourced Ingredients, Nano Particles and Glitter
Why Cleaner Cosmetics Matter: the case for learning about what ingredients are in the products you put on your face each day. Years ago, well after I’d switched to safer skincare, I was still using my beloved highly-pigmented powder…
It’s time to address one of the most common questions I get asked: how do I know if there’s gluten in my personal care products and does it matter? While we strive to always inform you all with education…
Welcome to June… also known as Stacy’s Favorite Things and 30 Days of Giveaways! I’ve always wanted to shout like Oprah, and you get free stuff, and you get free stuff, and you get free stuff If you’re a…
April is named after the Greek goddess, Aphrodite – the goddess of love. That’s why this month we’re focused on helping you love yourself with a reminder you can carry everywhere. Our new Healthy Inside & Out stainless steel…
I’m so proud of my wife, Stacy. Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, I want to acknowledge the greatest woman in my life and her newfound passion for keeping all of us safe from harmful chemicals…
Today is the day! We are Marching Forth on Washington, DC to ask for legislators to support the Personal Care Products Safety Act, which would finally give the Federal Government the authority to regulate personal care products. Whether you…
I apologize in advance for how many selfies of my lashes you’re about to see… just trying to prove a point about clean cosmetics making a difference ♥ You already know I am a mascara junkie, but it took…
Bottom line up front: In February we’re helping you choose to love yourself with safer skincare & cleaner cosmetics! We’re GIVING AWAY Stacy’s favorite eye shadow palette – the Ultimate Nudes (no purchase required, just comment) Stacy’s favorites included…
Teen skincare is a most frequently asked question! I know this is going to get long winded, so here’s what you’ll find in this post: Why Safer Skincare & Cleaner Cosmetics for teens matters Get them on board: empower…
Winter is coming here in Virginia. Finally the air is cold, and skin is starting to feel dry, chapped, and cracked. Recently, I had several people tell me they were still using Vaseline on their dry skin. “Whatever you…
![[sound on] We’re home, and Penny didn’t forget us! In fact, she won’t leave my side 💞
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Our travels were not just wonderfully exhausting, but also traumatic. I got a massage that ended up causing my back to flare, so I’m resting with a snoring puppy who can’t quite seem to get close enough 😂
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Yesterday was pretty emotional: our taxi driver had a stroke on the way to Heathrow. We and he are all safe, but had no idea anything was wrong until he pulled over and called 999 to report he needed an ambulance. Then, as we came into VA a terrible weather storm caused the plane to lift us all out of our seats with screams and fear of crashing right out of a movie. And then, not an hour later, a tornado hit our city.
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I’m taking today to recover - emotionally and physically - and remind myself how grateful I am for all of our health and safety. We had a wonderful trip full of memories, culture, and history - but we also had experiences we won’t forget, like Notre Dame burning the day we were in Paris.
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We have so much to be thankful for, and it really does make me appreciate being home. 💞
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#home #bostonterrier #puppy #sleepypuppy #snoringdog #pennythepigpup #grateful #travel #travelwoes #tragedy #virginia #restonva #vablogger #slytherin #greeneyes](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/4dea82ad87d1d6ce0608c5809372bc4d/5CC03018/t51.2885-15/e15/c0.90.720.720a/s640x640/56595633_100805144447922_8653443025902067758_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "[sound on] We’re home, and Penny didn’t forget us! In fact, she won’t leave my side 💞
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Our travels were not just wonderfully exhausting, but also traumatic. I got a massage that ended up causing my back to flare, so I’m resting with a snoring puppy who can’t quite seem to get close enough 😂
.
Yesterday was pretty emotional: our taxi driver had a stroke on the way to Heathrow. We and he are all safe, but had no idea anything was wrong until he pulled over and called 999 to report he needed an ambulance. Then, as we came into VA a terrible weather storm caused the plane to lift us all out of our seats with screams and fear of crashing right out of a movie. And then, not an hour later, a tornado hit our city.
.
I’m taking today to recover - emotionally and physically - and remind myself how grateful I am for all of our health and safety. We had a wonderful trip full of memories, culture, and history - but we also had experiences we won’t forget, like Notre Dame burning the day we were in Paris.
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We have so much to be thankful for, and it really does make me appreciate being home. 💞
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#home #bostonterrier #puppy #sleepypuppy #snoringdog #pennythepigpup #grateful #travel #travelwoes #tragedy #virginia #restonva #vablogger #slytherin #greeneyes")
![Day 12: Paris, or as Wesley calls it, the city of “lady parts.” 😂 He’s in that body-aware stage, which has made the plethora of penises obvious for him. We’ve had so many awkward chats about public hair and why women are always covered but men aren’t on this trip. And then France delivered for him! 🤦♀️
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It was short, but wonderful - we will be back! Because we came via cruise, and the port is 2 1/2 hours from the city, it meant we only had half a day... which is no time at all in a big city full of history, architecture, culture, and art. But we packed it full!
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We walked along the Seine River and had a personal tour by the on-site history expert, Matthew, from where our bus let-off to the Louvre. The almost mile provided rich sights we were able to take in with a slower paced walk than usual. I didn’t know the @museelouvre used to be a palace, and it was expansive and ornate as such. The gardens were welcoming spring and just lovely!
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We pre-purchased tickets to the museum, which I highly recommend - it saved a ton of time. But it was still CRAZY packed inside! My mom is a huge art history buff and we could barely see a small percentage of what we wanted. So, we’ll just have to go back! I’d love to also visit Vienna and Amsterdam, maybe Ireland depending on how long we have. Klimt is in Vienna tho, and that’s a bucket list item for me.
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We had planned to go to @nogluparis for GF baguette and croissant after, but ran out of time - so we were thrilled to see @maisonladuree on our way out of the museum! The macaroons were a perfect treat for our way back to the boat!
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Tomorrow we disembark and finish our trip with a few days in London. I’m SO excited since I’ve never been, but also so sad it means our trip will be coming to an end. We have 3 full days in England before we board the plane back to the US on Friday. I’ll miss Europe, but this is just the beginning to more QT with the boys!
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[edited to add] I myself have an affinity for gothic architecture, and it was one of the most famous and stunning in the world. I made light of our personal tragedies, but this is just so terribly sad.](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/c41909aa208c8c817d3c1a17d5e78749/5D74887A/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/56842953_271795880372013_2250168735329312571_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "Day 12: Paris, or as Wesley calls it, the city of “lady parts.” 😂 He’s in that body-aware stage, which has made the plethora of penises obvious for him. We’ve had so many awkward chats about public hair and why women are always covered but men aren’t on this trip. And then France delivered for him! 🤦♀️
.
It was short, but wonderful - we will be back! Because we came via cruise, and the port is 2 1/2 hours from the city, it meant we only had half a day... which is no time at all in a big city full of history, architecture, culture, and art. But we packed it full!
.
We walked along the Seine River and had a personal tour by the on-site history expert, Matthew, from where our bus let-off to the Louvre. The almost mile provided rich sights we were able to take in with a slower paced walk than usual. I didn’t know the @museelouvre used to be a palace, and it was expansive and ornate as such. The gardens were welcoming spring and just lovely!
.
We pre-purchased tickets to the museum, which I highly recommend - it saved a ton of time. But it was still CRAZY packed inside! My mom is a huge art history buff and we could barely see a small percentage of what we wanted. So, we’ll just have to go back! I’d love to also visit Vienna and Amsterdam, maybe Ireland depending on how long we have. Klimt is in Vienna tho, and that’s a bucket list item for me.
.
We had planned to go to @nogluparis for GF baguette and croissant after, but ran out of time - so we were thrilled to see @maisonladuree on our way out of the museum! The macaroons were a perfect treat for our way back to the boat!
.
Tomorrow we disembark and finish our trip with a few days in London. I’m SO excited since I’ve never been, but also so sad it means our trip will be coming to an end. We have 3 full days in England before we board the plane back to the US on Friday. I’ll miss Europe, but this is just the beginning to more QT with the boys!
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[edited to add] I myself have an affinity for gothic architecture, and it was one of the most famous and stunning in the world. I made light of our personal tragedies, but this is just so terribly sad.")
