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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

In the Land of Milk and Honey

Written by Kendra on April 24th — Leave a Comment

Cleopatra is known as one of the most beautiful women who has ever lived. Her beauty treatment of choice? A milk and honey bath. Milk and honey beauty treatments have endured the test of time, for a simple reason. They work! Milk contains lactic acid, a gentle, yet effective alpha-hydroxy acid that eliminates toxins from [...]

Posted in Beauty, Brand New Day Scrub, DIY Beauty, Happy Makers, icons of beauty, Skin Care, Skin Savior Multi-balm, Spa at home

Sweet as Honey

Written by Kendra on April 19th — 1 Comment

During our visit with local beekeeper, Susan Shipman, and her “girls,” we developed a deep appreciation for the gifts bees bestow upon us. Particularly, honey! After our visit in the hive, we got to enjoy the fruit of their labor with a honey tasting. We know. Yum! And we have to say, raw, fresh honey [...]

Posted in Brand New Day Scrub, DIY Beauty, Earth Day, Nutrition, Summer Skin

Celebrate Earth Day with Bees

Written by Suzanne on April 17th — 1 Comment

Having grown up on farms, we love backyard farming. One of our favorite past times is to plan the future OLO farm where we hope to grow some of our ingredients as well as food for our families. Of course no farm is complete without a few animals, so we’ve discussed keeping chickens. How can [...]

Posted in Artisanal, Earth Day, Environment, Farming, Simple Things

the manifesto

  • We embrace the simplicity and the knowledge that you can achieve more with less.
  • We believe in the power of the beauty ritual to renew, relax, and transform.
  • We trust in the healing power of plants.
  • We are advocates for earth's most gentle members: children and the families who care for them.
  • We declare that love is the greatest, most powerful force on earth.