Hiatus...

     Hello everyone, to those who have been following my blog for the past year, I have had so much fun researching and writing about the things I'm passionate about. Right now I am focusing on my career and need the time to myself when I get it (which isn't often.) May-December is the busiest time for shoppers so I am going to be taking a hiatus until January 2018. I can't wait to be back with new and fresh ideas and continuing with my passion, but until then, farewell. 

Sea Turtle Nesting Season, Lights out!

     From May 1st through October 31st, the beach becomes home for Sea Turtles and their nests. The female sea turtle will emerge from the ocean at night to lay their eggs on the beach in the dry sand. The mother will then return to the sea and two months later around 100 sea turtles, hatchlings will dig themselves from their nest and make their way to their new ocean home.

• Do not disturb a sea turtle that is crawling to the ocean or to lay her eggs. 
• Avoid shining lights on the beach, it can frighten the mother and interfere with the hatchlings' ability to crawl to the sea. 
• Avoid walking or cycling in nesting areas.
• Do not disturb markers or protective screening over nests. 
• Avoid walking on beach dunes. 
• Don't litter. 
• If you dig any holes in the sand, cover them up before you leave. 
• Sea Turtles are protected under the law if you interfere with a Sea Turtle you can be fined and even arrested. 

Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands

     I'm guilty of buying SO many beauty products that are packaged in all plastic, or things that can be refilled and when I realized HOW much of it I had, I started cycling out my products. Of course, you don't want to throw away what you've already bought because that can be very wasteful, but as you run out of a product, start looking for more eco-friendly brands and products to replace your old earth killing ones. I've made a list of awesome brands that are eco-friendly, some even zero waste. A huge chunk of these brands is also vegan and cruelty-free so I will list that as well. 

1. Love Beauty and Planet 

     Love Beauty and Planet have a large selection of shampoos and conditioners from repairing, color-safe, volume and hydration. This company is certified Vegan, is ethically sourced, 100% recycled bottles, no dyes, parabens, or silicones. They also sell hair oils, dry shampoos, and other hair treatments as well. Love Beauty and Planet are also known for their body care, body wash, bar soap, lotions, body butter and more. All of their body products are safe for sensitive skin and have no sulfates. 

        2. KORRES

      KORRES is a greek beauty brand that promotes eco-friendly business. They also use natural ingredients and are cruelty-free. All KORRES products use biodegradable ingredients, 100% recycled packaging and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. This company sells skin care, bath and body, fragrances and lip products. 

         3. Aveda 

     Aveda has a "green ingredient promise." This company only uses natural ingredients, 90% certified organic. All packaging is post consumer recycled and their business is powered on wind. Aveda is very popular in salons and spas as their product selection is wide. Aveda sells everything from hair care, skin care, body care, makeup and aromas.
 

        4. Kiss My Face

     Kiss My Face uses sustainable, plant based ingredients, and is committed to using post consumer recycled packaging in every bottle, box and store display. All products are cruelty free and most products are vegan. This company offers bar soaps, body lotions and washes, deodorant, and shaving creams as well as; facial cleansers, eye creams, masks, moisturizers, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioners, sun and lip line PLUS a mens and kids section.


       5. Elate Cosmetics

     Elate beauty is sustainable, all compacts, tools and palettes are made from bamboo. This company offers refills and all refill packaging is seed paper. Elate is vegan, cruelty free, sustainable and clean. This company sells makeup essentials such as eye color, mascara, eye liner, brow balm, foundation, powders, concealer, and lip colors.