FEED YOUR FACE: Pear, Egg & Farmer’s Cheese.

The best ingredients for face masks are always organic and made with ingredients you can find in your fridge! This mask made with pear and farmers cheese was specially created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of the facial spa, Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood!  Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1/2 a pear 1 egg yolk […]

Iva’s 2 Ingredient, Organic Face Mask for Normal Skin

The best ingredients for face masks are always organic and good enough to eat! This mask with cooling yogurt or farmers cheese was created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood!  Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1 tablespoon of unsweetened greek yogurt or farmers cheese 1tablespoon of honey Directions 1. Remove […]

The Bag to Keep You Completely Organized

I was out bag shopping and came across one of the smartest bags I’ve ever seen: Dagne Dover’s Signature Midi Coated Canvas Tote. From the outside, it just looks like a beautiful, sleek bag, but this mama has a place for everything: your water bottle, laptop, keys, phone, pens. And the surface is wipeable! It has an […]

The Secret Cure to Dry Lips

My lips were flaking and dry and I remembered a post I had written last year: The Cure for Dry Lips. One of our staff’s favorite things is The Lip Scrub and The Lip Slip One Luxe Balm by Sara Happ. If your lips are suffering from the cold temps this winter, this is just what they need! By […]

Gifts for Hard-to-Buy-for Grandparents

The hardest gifts for my family to buy are for our parents! They claim to have everything they need and are just happy to watch us open gifts. But what’s the fun in that?! Of course, anything homemade from kids will be appreciated but here are some gifts our staff has given their parents that have […]

Gifts for Teens & Tweens

They’re past toys. So what do you get for teens? We asked the tweens and teens in our lives what is on their list for Santa and here’s what they said: Some wanted experiences: tickets to shows, subscriptions, etc. Check Out 20+ Gifts Beyond Toys: The Gift of Experience. • • • • • SPORTS • • • • […]

35+ Fabulous Gifts…That Give Back!

Every year, I put together a list of companies that give back. With all the spending that goes on in December, why not spend in places where you’re spreading a little good too. These companies all donate a portion of their proceeds to different causes and non-profits so you’ll feel good giving (or receiving them!) 1. A […]

Our Picks: My Favorite Shampoo for Colored Hair

I am obsessed with a shampoo. It all started when my daughter had a curly-haired little friend over whose hair smelled so good I wanted to bury my nose in it. Turns out it was Oribe shampoo. Their Shampoo for Beautiful Color and Conditioner keep my colored hair moisturized and lustrous ($46 each). It’s made with watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower […]