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The Best Organic and Non Toxic Self Tanner

January 10, 2024

If you’re looking for a good organic and non toxic self tanner, look no further. Everyone loves a good glow to their skin. If you live in a Northern area like me where the snow takes over half of the year, you’ll appreciate having an option even more so. I always feel a bit more confident when I have a bit of a tan to an otherwise pale complexion. That being said, I don’t have access to warmth in the sun all year. I love the sun and all the health benefits it has to offer. But even in the summer months, I like to moderate my time to ensure I’m not contributing to fine lines and wrinkles. I often turn to self tanner when I am craving that bit of glow. Most self tanners on the market are quite toxic and not something I’d want to be putting all over. Eventually I stumbled upon a unicorn and I am sharing all about it.

* This post may include affiliate links. This means that products purchased from certain links will generate a small commission (At no extra cost to you). As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love. Thank you for supporting this little holistic space on the internet. *

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Food & Recipes

Tools For Sourdough: Everything you’ll Need to get Started

January 8, 2024

The key to success when it comes to baking sourdough is ensuring you have the necessary tools for sourdough. It’s a skill that requires some practice but comes with great reward. Sourdough comes loaded with health benefits that aren’t seen in typical baked bread. It’s also one of the most affordable ways to keep your home stocked with a variety of baked goods. You can use your starter discard to make more than just a loaf of bread, so the time invested into caring for a sourdough starter will pay you back in tenfold.

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Health & Wellness

9 Most Effective Natural Remedies for a Lingering Cough

January 1, 2024

During this time of year, we are all scrambling to grab the best Natural Cough Remedies. This post will help break down what you need to know when treating an upper respiratory illness. When addressing a cough, it’s important to understand why we develop them in the first place. Coughing is a helpful action by the body. When you become sick, viral or bacterial particles enter the body, and as all things on earth, their goal is to survive. Your body creates a range of different counter reactions to fight off these germs. One way is by producing phlegm and using it to encapsulate germs. Once the body has germs trapped within the mucous it has created, it will try to move this phlegm out of the body. The quickest and most effective way to remove this substance is by way of coughing. That is why when it comes to an acute upper respiratory condition, it’s important to focus on supporting the cough to remove phlegm rather than suppress it. Over the counter cough suppressants are popular because coughs are inconvenient and uncomfortable. However, suppressing the body’s healing actions can extend the life span of your illness. There is a time and place for suppressants as coughs can come to a point of being unbearable. However, this trend towards medicating every single minor discomfort comes with a cost. If we learn to support our body’s natural abilities in eliminating illness, we are more likely to get ahead of it. If we can get ahead of the germs by eliminating them more effectively, we may eliminate the need for suppression. The body knows what to do, and although there are always exceptions to the rule, understanding its mechanisms makes dealing with sickness so much easier.

* Information in this post is not professional medical advice and should not be relied on or used in place of consultation with healthcare professionals. Should you have any medical questions, please consult your primary healthcare provider. **

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Health & Wellness

10 Health Benefits of Dandy Blend: A Healthy Replacement for Coffee

December 30, 2023

If you’re looking for an alternative to coffee, you aren’t alone. Many people are in this predicament either out of preference or perhaps because their doctor told them to cut back. Some are just looking to cut back on the amount they drink or their dependance on it. There is no denying that coffee has it’s own set of health benefits. Coffee has been noted for it’s ability to reduce risk of diabetes and fight free radicals. However, some people can experience unwanted side effects or are just plain sensitive to its effects. It can also be a culprit for osteoporosis, accelerated aging, weight gain due to blood sugar fluctuations, and anxiety to name a few. It has also been known to be heavily contaminated with pesticides as coffee beans are one of the heaviest sprayed crops. So, what does one do when they are trying to cut back this infamously addictive beverage?

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Health & Wellness Healthy Home

Health Benefits of Air Purifiers

December 7, 2023

Have you ever wondered if an Air Purifier is something you should have in your home? Are you curious about how or if they actually work? Air quality is arguably one of the most important topics of discussion when it comes to health and wellness. Air is the one thing we cannot live without. We breathe it all day everyday and our lungs are incredibly important to our overall health. They are something we want to take good care of because they work around the clock transporting oxygen to our bloodstream. The best way to ensure you aren’t compromising the health of your lungs is by ensuring they aren’t breathing in any harmful toxic contaminants. We certainly know to avoid things like smoking and fumes, but it goes beyond that. Here are the health benefits of air purifiers in your home is an important step in protecting you and your families health.

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The Best Organic and Non Toxic Mattress: Obasan Review

October 8, 2020

I had kept my eyes on the market for the best organic and non-toxic mattress for a few years, knowing that I would have to upgrade my youngest to a big bed eventually. That time has come and passed, and so I wanted to let you in on the process of purchasing a brand new mattress that was as healthy as possible for his little growing body. There are so many things to consider when it comes to investing in an organic mattress. I wanted to share some of the things I learned while researching the best organic and non-toxic mattress. And why I landed on the option we did.

* This items in this post were gifted to me by Obasan. As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love. After testing these products for minimum 60 days, this is my honest review. Thank you for supporting my little green space on the internet. *

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Baby & Motherhood

Holistic Mama Series: Baby Must Haves Part One

April 30, 2019

We’ve been busy! Two kids is double the work, double the tiredness and double the love. The one thing I’ve noticed is that the second child gets the calmer version of Mama.. after the birth of a first baby, Mothers are filled with anxieties over sleep, feeding, simply adjusting to being a mother and your whole world changing overnight.. This time is different, it’s familiar and although each baby is very different, I am already 4 years into motherhood and sleep deprivation.. not much phases me. I’ve figured out some things, albeit I am still no expert. One major difference between my methods from baby 1 to baby 2 is: you don’t need much “stuff”. All the big things you ask for on a registry, baby might not like or ever use.. they have a way of protesting the most expensive gadgets that you thought would be your saving grace. So I’ve compiled a list of my “baby must haves” this time around. They are all holistically minded and adopt the attachment parenting style. The best part about putting together this list after baby number two is that I have had years of vetting different products and brands with my first.. these are the products that work best for us and our family, so, I figured I would share my favourites.

* This post includes some affiliate links. This means that any product purchased from my links will generate a small commission (At no extra cost to you). As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love.. these commissions help to cover Bloom + Clementine’s fees so that this website can stay alive and I can continue sharing my green beauty passion with you all. Thank you for supporting my little green space on the internet. *

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Clove + Hallow Limited Editions for the 2018 Holidays

December 12, 2018

Clove and Hallow puts out new and exciting limited edition products every holiday season and this time I have the scoop to show you all the goods! This year there was an eye shadow palette, rose gold face setting spray, shimmer duo and some really cheeky holiday themed candles made with safer ingredients for the home. Here they are in all their 100% Vegan and cruelty free glory!

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Green Beauty

Beauty Heroes: Limited Edition Indie Beauty Spotlight Discoveries Review

December 1, 2018

There are THREE amazing spotlight discovery boxes that were launched for the holiday season via one of the most coveted green beauty subscriptions, Beauty Heroes, that highlight three women lead businesses in green beauty. Wabi-Sabi, a brand that I have had the pleasure of testing over a series of months now and adore, Ranavat, a new to me brand that creates the most BEAUTIFUL Jasmine scented products that I just cant get enough of, and Beneath your mask, another new to me brand that has created some super luxurious body and skincare products. These brands are all so decadent and so unique.. I wanted to review all three boxes to give you a good idea of how amazing these gorgeous brands and products are.

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Green Beauty

TOK Beauty: Vegan Magnetic Lashes + Lash Growth Mascara

November 27, 2018

I don’t often get all glammed up anymore after becoming a Mom. You can find me sans makeup with my hair up most days while I tackle mountains of cleaning and chase a busy toddler.. but when I DO get to do makeup for myself, I have a LOT of fun. I used to get all dolled up often and always found playing with my makeup to be soothing and an act of self care. I look at makeup as art and an outlet to be creative so I had SO much fun busting out all of my favourite palettes and shades to put together this look for the Holidays. To top it off, I received 4 gorgeous sets of vegan & cruelty free magnetic false lashes to put the cherry on top of this look. I had never tried magnetic lashes before and have always been intrigued by them.. the idea of not using glue near my eyes was a plus. I put together this post outlining the look I created with all the products used as well as a review of TOK Beauty’s magnetic falsies and a few tips and tricks on how to wear magnetic lashes.

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