Skin care routine

Hi everyone!

Short hiatus, and we're back!

Today I wanted to share with you all my skin care routine that I solidly come back to. First and foremost, always take good care of your skin, it's the only skin you have. One of the things that I find most important to my daily routine is taking off my make up. However, in all the water proof make up, primer etc, sometimes soap wont get it off. I turn to my tried and true, moisturizing routine; coconut oil. Yup, you read that right, coconut oil is my go to make up remover, cleanser and moisturizer.

First, I get a wash cloth wet in hot, hot water. Then, I gently rub coconut oil all over my face. I place the squeezed, hot wash rag on my face and leave it set for 10 seconds and just relax into the soothing comfort. I then proceed to wipe away my make up,  and gently remove any excess coconut oil, be careful not to wipe the skin too aggressively, just a good once over is all you need.

The remaining coconut oil will be absorbed by the skin and used as a moisturizer, in addition, coconut oil provides a small amount spf as well. Think about all the benefits you have gotten in less that 10 minutes. Make up remover, cleanser, moisturizer and SPF! Check!

I'll post a quick how to make it later, and perhaps we'll offer it on the website if you guys are interested.  

It's pretty awesome if I do say so myself! After all #NaturalMatters

xo Jess

Valentines Day, in stores near you...

Valentines Day

 Well, It's almost the middle of January so that pretty much guarantees that the Valentines Day things are taking over the stores! We were in Target over the weekend, as many families do, and sure enough Valentines has taken over! While the hubby was browsing new BBQ's, I took a quick tour through the pink and red isles and admired the candy that is not in my New Year, New You lifestyle plan! HAHA

 It got me thinking that it's time to start planning what we're going to do for Valentines day! But it also had me thinking about you guys! If you have someone in you life you love that you know would appreciate some natural skin or beard care, get to shopping! A beard care kit, or a mommy + baby kit or just a collection of their favorite soap-a-licious items are perfect for Valentines day!!

 Start your shopping early, especially if you are counting on shipping!! I would suggest the last possible day to ship would be the 8th of February! So consider this ample warning and get moving :)

 You don't want to be the last minute person hoping their are still roses left on February 14th, right hunny?! ;)

 What do you guys do for Valentines Day? Is it a super special day for you? Or do you just chalk it up to commercialism?

Feel free to comment below, ask any questions or if you are in need of suggestions!! :)

January 2016

A New Year is an excellent opportunity for a fresh start, as most know, we tend to fall in the New Years Resolutions!! The dreadful word because we will make a resolve to do something better for ourselves, then as life unfolds we put it by the wayside and before we know it, the resolution is an after thought.

One of the things I strive to do as a mom, is to steal a moment for myself, which as you can imagine, is a huge challenge when you own a business, have a small family and a whole other world of responsibilities. My challenge for myself for the New Year, as I said in my last post, is to simplify. I have found that increasingly challenging! I had hoped to start my new routine at 6:00am, yes before the sun has even risen. My children have decided that 5:30am is a much better time to wake up, so you can imagine, this already tired mom is even more tired at 5:30 and still not getting my workouts in that I had so carefully planned for myself!

So I find myself at a loss, trying to rework my day to squeeze in some much needed me time. I am sure many of you can relate, but I want to challenge us to keep the focus on our resolve or resolution whatever it may be and whatever you want to call it. We will be happier and healthier in the long run if we can make it work. There is always time, you can make time. For me, it may be taking the evening when the kids are in bed to do some yoga or Pilates, since the girls insist on getting up at ungodly hours! (They are lucky they are cute! :))

So whatever your New Year means for you, don't lose sight of what you have wanted and planned and find a way to make it happen! Now, if someone could kindly make me the largest espresso, I will get to work!! Happy New Year!!

xo--Jess

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU?

Happy New Year!!

We are looking forward to lots of cool new products coming out throughout the year as well as some of your holiday favorites returning too! With a new year always begs the question that I'm sure most of us are tired of hearing " What's your New Years Resolution?"

The tried and true response is to lose weight, be healthier or change a habit... yea sure jump on that bandwagon... :0 

However, this year, we are taking a different approach to the resolution and instead we have a guiding word for the year. The word that sticks out to me for 2016 is SIMPLIFY.

I don't mean we're going to get rid of all of our stuff and live like monks. Just to simplify things around us. For instance, I would like to clean out a closet or two, get our "junk" drawer in working order or throw out the stack of fitness magazines that have been collecting dust. It also means that I will help my family live more simply too. Simple, easy to prep and cook dinners that give us more time for the things we love. A simple and quick plan to keep the house tidy, etc. I want to encourage you to simply your life too.

One easy way you can do that is to embrace the #naturalmatters lifestyle. What does that mean?  First, take a moment to read what is actually in your store brand soap or shampoo and then read our ingredients. Then, check out our collection of beard and skin care and see what speaks to you. Natural is better in the long run for you and our world, so take a leap and start now, you won't be sorry!!

Merry Christmas! from our family to yours!

 One of our favorite things about this particular Christmas is that the girls have a better understanding of some of the concepts of Christmas. It is most certainly a time to spend with family, and I know our girls appreciate that so much. We have jumped on the new Christmas pajamas band wagon, so every year on Christmas eve the girls open one gift that is a new pair of pajamas. (This year daddy and mommy get a new pair too:)) Then, we read Twas the Night Before Christmas before bed.

 We have decided not to do the whole "Santa" thing which may or may not be a controversial thing. However I still remember when my parents told me there wasn't a Santa and how bummed out I was. I want to instill in our daughters the magic of Christmas and I don't want part of that to be taken away later on with "there is no Santa".

 Instead, we will talk about why Santa is such a large figure in the Christmas Season. We will celebrate the things that are important to us. We will make cookies, yummy treats and share the holiday spirit with family and friends. Above all, the merriment and joy that we find and fill our holiday season is what is most important to us.

We hope you find some merriment of your own this holiday season and enjoy a Merry Christmas or happy holiday, however you choose to celebrate.

All Aboard

Just a few notes on shipping over these busy holiday season..

Friday December 18th is the last call to guarantee your items get to you by Christmas.

 There are a few things we want to remind you of to ensure that your packages arrive to you properly. 1). make sure you use the correct address you want the item to ship to 2). We cannot make changes to the address once your order has been received 3). Order early, the sooner you order, the better, this guarantees that the items you want will not be sold out at the last minute!

 Any items ordered after December 18th will get shipped out as soon as possible but we cannot guarantee their delivery in time for Christmas. Your orders are just as important to us as they are to you and we want you all to have exactly what you wished for under the tree :)

 We will not be processing or shipping orders over Christmas Eve or Christmas day as we will be spending time as a family with our extended family, but shipping will resume December 28th!

 Thank you for all your love and support this past year. You guys are simply the best!