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The Power of the Pomegranate

The pomegranate is an ancient, unique fruit. Originally from the Central and South Asian regions, this fruit has quite the history, having been cultivated for several millennia. It has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the globe. In Ancient Greek mythology, for example, it is the fruit of the dead, connected to Persephone:…

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New: Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Added Sugar

Can’t have sugar? You can still enjoy your favorite chocolatey treats. One of our latest products is Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Sugar Added. Just because there’s no conventional sugar doesn’t mean they aren’t sweetened! These chips contain 3 different types of alternative, natural sweeteners: erythritol, agave inulin, and stevia. Erythritol is…

National Witch Hazel Day

Today is the first National Witch Hazel Day! Considering the popularity of this astringent, it’s surprising we weren’t celebrating sooner. The witch hazel plant has been used for centuries in folk medicine, but it took off in the 19th century when the plant was first steam-distilled and sold. Today, it’s used in a variety of…

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New Oil Added: Mongongo Oil

Have you been waiting on us to release a new oil? Wait no longer, we’re ready to announce that our latest product line addition is Mongongo oil! Mongongo oil is cold-pressed extracted from the nut of the Schiniziophyton rautanenii tree. The Mongongo tree is also sometimes called the Manketti tree, so you may see this…

Explaining Our Two New COSMOS Compliant Items

Shopping for a particular item and see that it’s tagged as COSMOS-Compliant? Some may wonder, what does this mean?  Well, we are here to educate and offer two new products that meet the criteria!   Our new Shampoo and Lotion bases from Stephenson are now available and both are Cosmos Compliant. They’re replacing our previously offered…

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Enhance Your Relaxation With Essential Oils

Stress, one of the biggest and sneakiest causes of many physical ailments! It leads to muscle tension, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, and certainly doesn’t do the heart any favors. Everyone can benefit from adopting a routine that naturally reduces your stress levels, taking time for yourself, and your health. Popular methods include baths, meditation, reading, connecting…

Happy President’s Day

In 1885, Washington’s birthday became a federal holiday and was celebrated on February 22nd. However in 1971, it was changed to President’s Day under the Uniform Federal Holiday’s Act. President’s Day is now celebrated the third Monday in February in an attempt to create more three-day weekends for American workers. Somehow this federal holiday has…

Jedwards Freezing in February -10%

As we all know February is the shortest month of the year, the mid-way mark between the blistery winter months and the blossoming months of spring. It is a time we await to see if the famous rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, encounters his shadow which somehow determines how many more weeks of winter we shall endure.