Journal

Shake Off Those Winter Blues With Our Newest Therapy Pack!

Each of our therapy packs is hand-sewn here in our studio in Austin – and a lot of skill and care goes into each one, which is probably why they wo...

Jump Start Your Wellness Journey with our Therapy Packs

ICYMI, our Therapy Packs have been flying off the shelves since we introduced them to our collection last summer. If you haven’t snagged a few of y...

Daylight Savings: How to Prepare Your Body and Mind

The spring equinox is often viewed as a time of rebirth and growth: feeling a renewed sense of energy and inspiration after months of rest and refl...

Have You Tried Any of These Sustainable Period Products?

If you’re a person with a period, you have enough challenges: cramping, hormonal mood swings, flows that have to be managed, and more. Unfortunatel...

How to Find a Therapist

I saw a therapist for the first time last October. I wasn’t experiencing a crisis or anything traumatic, but I wanted a safe, supportive space to ...

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Intentional Rest: The Key To Beating Winter Blues

A few nights ago, a good friend of mine hosted a holiday crafting party at her place. I entered the apartment to a beautiful scene: lights everywhe...

Your Love Language Can Help Through the Holidays (Here’s How)

Photo by Alexandra Avelar Can we normalize NOT feeling merry and bright this time of year? Despite the cultural pressure to feel joyful, hopeful, a...

How to Make Friends as an Adult

Photo by Helena Lopes Friendships are complicated. I’ve never met another person who didn’t also struggle with them. As it turns out, we’re all out...

How to Make Shopping for Clean Beauty & Skincare Products Easy

I’ve been researching and writing about clean beauty and skincare (and shopping for it!) for over a decade. Finding great, clean beauty products i...

3 Really Helpful Ways to Support a New Mother

I have four kids--bringing each one home from the hospital was special but also really difficult! Each time, I’ve had sweet friends and family mem...

Self-Care for all 4 Zodiac Elements

Nothing is quite so magical as stargazing. I love to stand outside on a dark, clear night, crane my neck to the sky, and watch as my eyes adjust t...

Say Hello to Our New & Improved Bath Salts

At Slow North, we are always on the lookout for ways to improve the quality of our products. We believe that our community deserves the best produ...