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Better Beauty Vermont

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better~Maya Angelou

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As a new mom, I was horrified to learn about the lack of accountability in the personal care and cosmetic industry. Just because something is sold in store doesn't mean it's been tested for safety. In fact, there are ingredients commonly found in products in the US that are banned in the EU because they don't meet safety standards. Some are known carcinogens and endocrine system disruptors. I've partnered with Beautycounter to share what I've learned with others and further the mission of getting safer products in the hands of everyone. Join me on my journey as I #switchtosafer!

Never Underestimate the Power of Small

Let me tell you something- this motherhood journey teaches me something new every day. After a long day back at my seasonal job, I picked up my daughter, we headed to Aldi (if you're not shopping there you're missing out!),... Continue Reading →

Dream big, Work hard. Surround Yourself with Good People.

I'm not going to lie- being a stay at home Mompreneur can be lonely. As much as I love my daughter and the freedom to set my own hours, spending long stretches with someone who is speaking in rudimentary sentences tough.

Master Your Day- Five Simple Productivity Tips!

Productivity is a mindset. Believing you have the skills and the time to get it done is half the battle.

Do You Really Do Whatever It Takes?

I am also setting office hours to better serve you and your hustle. With an eye for detail, a passion for blogging and writing, and a keen desire to use social media to foster connections, let's chat about how I can best serve you.  

Be on the Receiving End of Kindness

I recently did something to put my back out (see- the grandmother theme is catching up) and instead of toughing it out, I did the kind thing- off to the chiropractor I went. The next day the who family came with me for my follow up adjustment and took their turns on the table.

The Amazing Power of Networking- Go Out on a Limb!

Recently, because I'm one of those people that pretty much reads every email I'm sent, I noticed our neighbors just up the hill were offering a barter for firewood- you can have the same amount you stack for them. Now, we've lived in out house since 2010 and I still haven't met these neighbors. They're literally at the top of the  hill that begins at the end of my driveway. I'm sure we've passed on the road, but I had no idea what they looked like, or which black truck they drive.

Sustainability, Transparency and Safety- the Ultimate Trifecta!

I've never been more proud to work with Beautycounter. The products continue to impress (head over to my shopping page to check out my favorites), but what has me even more wowed by this company is the continuous effort to push for better beauty laws, educate consumers and push themselves to innovate and lead.

Baby Registry Essentials: What you really need!

I've learned a lot since my first baby- As I attempt to clean out the house before winter (eeek!), I'm finding hidden caches of baby stuff people gave us or I purchased that I never used and never needed... as we begin to contemplate adding to our family, I'm hoping to limit the amount of additional stuff that arrives along with a new addition.

The Scar that made me a Mom

Slowly but surely, my scar is smoothing out. It's getting finer. It's still there though- it's still a defining mark of the moment I became a mom.

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