When it turns gray, essential updates for your hair care routine
When you turn gray, your hair looks can be a major change, but it also changes the composition of your hair on a deeper level. “Grey hair is often accompanied by changes in texture, porosity, and changes in overall hair and scalp health,” says cosmetic chemist Carly Masle. All these changes have been changed to […]
A cross-sectional adoption story of love and resilience
“Make a great day that will end with a smile in your heart.” Growing up, I always heard my dad speak variations of these words. They’ve always soaked into my head, but now they’re planted forever more than ever. He lived in them. He breathed at them. And in doing so he planted them in […]
Guided Meditation: Use Distractions to sharpen your focus
In this week’s Guided Meditation, Mindfulness Teacher and Designer Toby Sora shows us how we can use distractions to increase our attention and sharpen our attention. It may seem counterintuitive, but it helps to purposefully adjust to distractions and strengthen your ability to actually concentrate. In today’s guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sora introduces what […]
Save the beauty of your garden with cyano-type sunprint cards
Cyanotypes are historical ways to use the power of the sun to create prints. Doing on a sunny afternoon is a very fun craft, and you can create beautiful prints thanks to what’s growing in your garden. This is how you can make your own sunscreen card! There are many ways to collect and preserve […]
Advanced succulent planter on the East Side of Lou
July 7, 2025 After an art exhibition in East Austin, I joined a burger friend on the covered patio on Lou’s East Side. A collection of upcycle containers filled with cacti, succulents and even native trees like lettama quickly grabbed my notice. The Aztec mural in the building is a holdover from when this was […]
Baked Curry Tofu Cube
These baked curry tofu cubes are seasoned with garlic powder, curry powder and a marinated freshly squeezed lemon juice. They are nicely spiced and surprisingly tangy! I like to use super hard tofu for its density and material. No recipe will help you prepare your meals more than a great versatile protein. These delicious, tangy […]
Understanding Celleraterx® Surgery Powders: A gentle boost to wound healing
Surgical wounds can be difficult. Whether you are recovering from planned procedures or managing more complicated wounds, giving the body the right support during healing can make a huge difference. That’s where products like Celleratex® Surgical Powder come in. This is a specialized medical powder designed to support the body’s natural ability to heal […]
Tunis, Wellness Day, Anthology
This is a summary of Port Stop in Tunis and Wellness Days in Explorer II. Plus, there’s a flashy dinner in the anthology. Check out our Explora II Cruise post. On the way to the cruise we stopped by Tunis, Tunisia. Having just been on four intense trips/sightseeing days in a row, I knew I […]
Featured Gardener: Michelle Washington Jenkins
Image courtesy of Michelle Washington Jenkins After a dance career and co-founding of a talent agency, Michelle Washington Jenkins has returned to raise three children. And he discovered his passion for gardening. Today, she is a trained gardener, professional flower grower and digital creator known as @floriansbotanical, sharing her love for seasonal flowers from Hampshire’s […]
Best Homemade Lactose Free Ricotta Cheese Recipes
Have you ever been craving a creamy, dreamy ricotta cheese? Well, I’ve found a way to make homemade ricotta, if not more, completely lactose-free and not so tasty. There are no flashy equipment or strange materials. Just two simple ingredients that can be easily found in your local supermarket. What is the difference between lactose […]