This is a true story of how I created Wildgard, a light, broad-spectrum bug repellent and moisturizer containing potent botanical extracts proven as effective as chemical repellents, yet gentle enough for sensitive skin.

A Love Letter to a Tree That Heals In this place I love so dearly, I was reunited with one of my favorite medicinal plants—one I have cherished ever since moving to Wisconsin: the pine. I have util...

Our philosophy is straightforward: beauty should never come at the planet’s expense. While our Tallow & Lard bulk-size buckets currently use food-grade plastic out of necessity, we’re constantly searching for better, more sustainable alternatives—and we’re committed to changing as soon as a viable alternative becomes available.

According to a recent @NPR article, “Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night, and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive, and technology doesn't seem to be...