If you want to know the whole truth, this journey actually started about 18 months ago when one of my best friends switched to natural deodorant. She was the first person I knew to make the switch so I had a lot of questions. What was it like? How does it smell? Do you smell? Does it work?…
Read MoreThough it’s only taking up a two-month timespan, the holiday season has turned into a year-round mindset. It seems that stores put up decor earlier and earlier each year, and Thanksgiving can barely enjoy its five minutes of fame before the lights are up and trees are decorated. While I’m all for the spirit this time of…
Read MoreAs September flipped into October and the leaves blossomed into hues of oranges, my best friend and I parted ways. No doors were slammed, no definitive fragments of finality were screamed over half-eat salads, no exaggerated hug signaled the end of our chapter as besties. But there was a moment of clarity that marked a…
Read More‘Tis the season for many things — friends, family, giving, sharing, loving, and unfortunately, germs. The holiday season can be the most fun, but the looming sense of possible illness is everywhere, from the planes and trains you use to get home, to the workplace where nearly everyone has a sniffle. We can pack in…
Read MoreI’m just about set to graduate, and while this might be one of the most exciting moments in my life, it’s also one of the most terrifying. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited to be free of group projects forever, but I’m scared shitless of entering the real world. To be honest, though, the thing…
Read MoreIn a blink of an eye, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas is already around the corner. Spreading thanks toward others is now transitioning to spreading the Joy of Giving. Whether that be through gifts, acts of service or cherished moments with loved ones, we are exerting a lot of energy into making others…
Read MoreRespect. The word carries multiple meanings depending on who you ask. Your parents might say it means obedience. Your boss might say it means leadership. Your local police officer might say it means not flipping him/her the bird after he/she’s written you that well-deserved speeding ticket. No matter who you ask, you’ll get some variation,…
Read MoreThe holidays are finally here and you know what that means: Food, family, friends, fun, and of course, gifts. (There’s no shame if that’s your favorite part of it all!) We know that every person in your life deserves something special, so we’re here to make sure they get the best gift possible. We’re combing through the…
Read MoreThis holiday season can be a joyous occasion for those eager to return to their hometowns to spend quality time with loved ones. For many, though, this season is yet another reminder of the sadness and stress that comes with being around family again. It’s hard to believe that the holidays aren’t a perfect time of…
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