Posts by Nicolle Mackinnon
4 Tips Fitness Trainers Always Give to Their Clients
Whether you’re a veteran yogi, CrossFit evangelist or SoulCycle lover, any fitness fanatic knows that the best workouts tune into what your specific body’s needs are. Listening to your body as you’re moving through a fitness class or routine is just as important as sweating it out. That especially goes for starting a new workout…
Read MoreThis DIY Manuka Honey + Tea Tree Oil Mask Can Help You Get Glowing Skin
As I’m sure you’ve heard, manuka honey is just as powerful for your outer radiance as it is for your inner wellness. No matter the season, hydration is essential to look and feel healthy and radiant, especially when it comes to your skin. When used topically, Manuka honey has significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.…
Read More6 Ways to Take a Break (Before You Break Down)
It’s National Mental Health Day tomorrow (August 13), and we consider that a reason to call in sick. But if you’re an entrepreneur, freelance or contract worker, or mom and you don’t get sick days (we’re with you), there are still easy ways to create breaks in your day so you don’t burn out. Can’t…
Read MoreWomen We’re Watching: Charlotte Hale, Founder + CEO of Plum Pretty Sugar
Charlotte Hale founded Plum Pretty Sugar a decade ago, taking inspiration from a West Coast backdrop of easy-living chic. From Southern California by way of the UK, Charlotte is the originator and pioneer of the now global multi-million dollar bridal ‘getting ready’ category and Plum Pretty Sugar holds steadfast as its leader. Her personal experience…
Read More5 Unique Ways to Get Your Matcha Fix
You know a wellness trend is sticking around when you can find it at Starbucks and other chain coffee shops. That’s how matcha seems to have found its way into the mainstream—and for good reason. It’s a powerhouse of a tea, with antioxidant and energy-boosting characteristics, one with a long history of prominence in Japanese…
Read MoreBook Club: How to Harness ‘Wild Beauty’ for Self-Care (Plus, a Rose Toner DIY You’ll Love)
With the flood of clean beauty brands to the market in the last few years, it’s easy to get distracted by the shiny newness of it all. Face oils in black bottles. White packaging with gold accents. New ingredients. Bright colors featured on curated Instagram feeds. It’s a constant competition for our eyes—and our pocketbooks.…
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