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4 Modern Ways to Use the Ancient Art of Heat Therapy to Treat Back Pain

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, has been a staple in pain relief and relaxation techniques for millenea. The Roman poet Homer wrote poems about hydrotherapy, Plato expounded its virtues,...

Soap Shopping Field Guide: How to Find a * Truly * Natural Bar Soap

The other day I was in the shower and absent-mindedly reading the label on our natural-sounding shampoo. Imagine my disappointment at seeing that one of the ingredients included the word '-paraben'...

As Seen In: Austin With Kids - Austin Gift Guide 2022

By Austin With Kids If you’re still stuck on what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person, these brands have a great mix of lifestyle/home goods/gifts that is sure to inspire you. Whether you’re l...

As Seen In: The Good Trade - Set A Cozy Mood With These 11 Natural & Nontoxic Candles

By The Good Trade Staff Candle Connoisseurs Rejoice Candles are in the majority of homes (including ours!), but they're not all made equally. Many candles contain paraffin wax, a hydrocarbon mixt...

As Seen In: So Much Life - Local Austin Gift Guide

I’m obsessed with this beautiful store in north Austin. Slow North sells botanical goods like gorgeous candles, essential oils, and meditation stones. You’ll literally feel your shoulders relax dow...

As Seen In: Her Campus - 40 Holiday Candles To Get Into The Festive Spirit

By Kyra Surgent It’s officially time to deck the halls with scented candles! The holiday season is rapidly approaching and there is no better way to embrace it than by lighting a festive candle, ...

As Seen In Healthline: Best Mindfulness Gifts

By Jessica Timmons and Emma Caplan A quick look at the best mindfulness gifts Best for expressing inner thoughts: Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy: A Journal Best for shaking o...

As Seen In Healthline: Best Non-Toxic Candles

It’s no secret that scent and mood are closely linked, and burning a candle can be a one-way ticket to a calmer, more relaxed state of mind. But could the wrong candle be doing more harm than goo...

As Seen On: Everything Austin Apartments

Mid-summer, Everything Austin Apartments connected with us to feature our small business in their Spotlight Series, where they highlight local shops + brands within the Austin community. After le...

As Seen In Healthline: Non-Toxic Candle Considerations

Written by Jessica Timmons.  It’s no secret that scent and mood are closely linked, and burning a candle can be a one-way ticket to a calmer, more relaxed state of mind. But could the wrong candl...