Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

Bluestone Sunshields: Privacy Gets Reflective

January 6, 2021

If you’ve ever seen me on a hike, you’ll find me in my most Devo-mode. I always wear a futuristic sun shield. They’re just my jam. The problem is, not all sun shields are created equal. I love my Bluestone Sunshield because they feel the best on. It’s a simple, comfy visor that just slides on. Another brand I have literally squeezed my head like a vice. Bluestone doesn’t.

The Full Lux Rainbow is my fave.

Bluestone Sunshields was founded by Esthetician and Global Operations expert, Jen Podany, who saw a need for fashionable, practical options for doctors and patients offering both privacy and sun protection, post procedure.

Not only does Bluestone Sunshield provide fashionable privacy and sun protection, but it is now regarded as an essential tool for healthcare workers providing a transparent barrier between patient and specialist allowing for safe treatment. I even have a clear one.

Even the clear one does all this:

  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Adjustable / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for long days in the sun and ultimate sun protection
  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Adjustable / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for long days in the sun and ultimate sun protection
  • $68

Also, they make these adorable ones for kids.

KITTY LUX 

  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for outdoor activities, sports and kids
  • Adjustable Headband
  • $52

Bluestone Sunshields has donated over 5,000 PPE items to hospitals and health workers.

HIDE THE IPAD WITH LOCKABOX

December 16, 2020

Lockabox: The best under $40 gift you’ll get this year.

The fights over the iPad are officially out of control in our house. There is only one option – Lock It Up!

We fell in love with this compact and hygienic box which you can read more about on their site.

Lockabox is avail on Amazon!

  • Made with food and medical grade materials
  • High impact and shatter resistant polycarbonate construction
  • Changeable 3-digit combination code lock
  • Patented clamshell design
  • Stackable and can be drilled and fixed as required (‘Fixing Guide’)
  • Suitable for fridges and freezers (down to -80*C)
  • USB ports to allow for easy charging of devices whilst locked.
  • Innovative design does not restrict mobile or wifi signal
  • Made in Britain and from recyclable polymer
  • Fully assembled and ready to use
  • 2 year warranty and 60 day free returns

Deck The Desks With ErgoFoam

December 15, 2020

I am so loving this solution for my family with us all working/schooing from home. My son’s feet don’t reach the floor, my teen in homeschooling on the couch and now we are all fighting over it! My son’s OT person at school went nuts over it when he showed her!

ErgoFoam is an ergonomic under desk footrest, designed to facilitate better posture, relieve seated load, and increase circulation.

Flipped over, the rest becomes a rocker, and long work hours become a chance to infuse some movement into a desk-ridden day.

Awarded ‘Best Under-Desk Foot Rest of 2020’, the ErgoFoam team believes in good design and good results, and it remains their mission to help people feel their best each day.

Another great desk/home office gift – that is just as great on the couch too!

SEND SOLACE IS THE GIFT BOX YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR

December 14, 2020

Send Solace is the gift box dreams are made of. I am in LOVE with this company, its mission, style, curation, presentation. If you are in need of that special thing for that special someone (friend, co-worker, neighbor, boss – ANYONE) – I promise you can’t go wrong with any of these!

I sampled this one:

Uplifting collection contents:

  • midnight blue cashmere blanket scarf
  • solace experiential journal coloring book
  • set of colored pencils
  • glass tea infuser travel bottle
  • refreshing tea blend made with elderflower, orange peel, zesty ginger, peppermint, eucalyptus, sage and sweet apple.
  • engraved white jade serenity stone
  • eucalyptus-mint gold-tinned candle
  • private label body toner made with aloe, witch hazel, lactic acid and white grapefruit oil

For those suffering from depression, loneliness, or for anyone you just wish you could hug in person. (YES MEEEE!)

Photos of some of the other stunning curations.     Solace gifts are perfect for anyone going through hard times or grief, and they are especially poignant this year as so many loved ones can’t be together for the holidays.

“Solace gifts are designed to bring light into a dark time,” says Megan Beck. “The holidays can be very difficult for a lot of people, even though there’s also a lot of joy surrounding them. Not everybody has family around, especially this year. This is a way to really be there for each other when we can’t be present in person.”

Help a loved one feel loved and supported with gifts like:

The Uplifting Collection

  • Midnight blue cashmere blanket scarf

  • Solace experiential journal coloring book

  • Set of colored pencils

  • Glass tea infuser travel bottle

  • Refreshing tea blend made with elderflower, orange peel, zesty ginger, peppermint, eucalyptus, sage, and sweet apple

  • Engraved white jade serenity stone

  • Eucalyptus-mint gold-tinned candle

  • Private label body toner made with aloe, witch hazel, lactic acid, and white grapefruit oil

 

The Brightening Set

  • Refreshing tea blend made with elderflower, orange peel, zesty ginger, peppermint, eucalyptus, sage, and sweet apple

  • Private label body toner made with aloe, witch hazel, lactic acid, and white grapefruit oil

  • Engraved white jade serenity stone

 

The Soothing Set

  • Aromatherapy dough infused with lavender and cedarwood

  • Wooden hand-held massager

  • Peppermint oil roll-on to help with aches and nausea

 

The Relaxing Set

  • Relaxing tea blend made with peppermint, chamomile, valerian root, lemongrass, and hibiscus

  • Cucumber-infused hydrating lotion

  • Deep blue weighted silk sleep mask

 

View the full selection of Solace gifts here.

“We’re a company of empathy,” says Naomi Beck. “As people are looking around while holiday shopping, it can sometimes feel like, ‘Oh, everything is so holly jolly, and no one really understands what I’m going through right now.’ We’re the company out there that resonates with what you’re feeling when things are more difficult.”

Also, this is a female-founded small biz!

About Megan: Megan Beck is the co-founder of Solace — a gift company designed to connect with the heart of those experiencing pain and provide them with practical, mental, emotional, and physical help through their storm. She has found that some of life’s most fulfilling and deeply joyful experiences are in bringing light into another’s dark time. She believes the shared humanity and vulnerability of feeling another’s hurt and doing something to help has healing power that goes both directions. Heavy tragedies and personal struggles are hard to bear alone, so Megan’s desire is to give more people the ability to do something undaunting and uncomplicated to act upon care. It can change everything. It reminds us of what we share in common, and that there is always reason for hope. Visit www.sendsolace.com.

About Naomi: Naomi Beck (say nay-OH-me) is the co-founder of Solace — a gift company designed to connect with the heart of those experiencing pain and provide them with practical, mental, emotional, and physical help through their storm. During her own personal journey through life’s trials and tribulations, love is the “true north” she comes back to as the antidote for suffering. Her greatest hope is that, by providing a simple way to show others we care, we can help lighten each other’s load as we all try to find our way in this heartbreaking, crazy, beautiful world. Visit www.sendsolace.com.

Your Holiday Tree, Only This Time Have It Delivered And Keep It Forever

December 6, 2020

With a new puppy, who is legit eating everything on the floor, there was no way we could handle a real tree this season. The thought of micro-managing pine needles and wrestling them from her mouth made me even more anxious than I already am. And I’m pretty much a mess right now.

I always get my trees at Home Depot, so I mosided over to their (online) selection of artificial trees and it was love at first sight. There are some real beauties that look anything but cheesy or fake.

I was deadset on a white tree, if I was going to go fake – just really amp up the decor vibe. Alas, the kids wanted this stunner and now she’s ours.

Prelit with little warm colored lights, berried and pine cones – she is true perfection. Took all of ten minutes to get her up.

Pro tip: SAVE THE BOX for storage (but you knew this).

Here she is – but we are still pimping her out and going to break out our ornaments.

I also think this little chart is totally brilliant to make your online tree shopping as well-informed as possible.

There’s still time to fill your home with warmth and cheer during this miserable time – and there is nothing like a tree that will last forever to make this happen. Merry holidays!