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Five Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oil

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The scent of lavender is classic and soothing. It’s a member of the mint family and its purple shade is so beautiful that a color was named after it! Lavender is often utilized as an ornamental plant, a culinary herb, and for essential oil extraction. It also contains medicinal qualities, especially in the practice of…

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Best Of Thrive

Why Cloth Menstrual Pads Are Awesome

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Earth Day, which was a few weeks ago, usually sparks conversations on how much more we could be doing to preserve the earth. One of the best things I've done for myself and Earth was switching to more sustainable feminine hygiene products. When it comes down to it, millions of female products are thrown in the trash... even flushed down the toilet (please don't…

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Best Of Food & Recipes Thrive

Baked Brown Sugar And Garlic Chicken

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This post is sponsored by Kitchen Fair. Thanks for your continued support of Sophistishe and the brands we believe in! This year, I'm focusing on leading a simpler life. In the kitchen, this means decluttering and getting back to the basics of cooking, and focusing on effortless meals that require little prep and ingredients. I bake a lot…

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Beauty

7 Natural Beauty Items Inside Your Pantry

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Spring is here and if you're like me, you've been purging and organizing your beauty products. Have you run out of your go-to products? Before you rush to the drug store to restock on beauty supplies and splurges, just open your pantry. Huh? I know it might sound crazy, but your pantry is full of…

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Natural Hair

Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Line At Walmart

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Akilah's hair is growing and getting so thick. I'll admit, I wasn't ready for little girl hair. I've always been simplistic when it comes to beauty, so elaborate styles aren't my thing. Effortless should be my middle name. I find myself brushing and detangling Miss Honey's hair more often than I ever did with the…

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Gardening

Adopting Healthier Food Choices For My Babies

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Since becoming a mother, I've become more conscious about the products that we consume and the foods that we eat. I am definitely not one of those moms. Y'all know, the all or nothing moms. I err on the side of moderation because life doesn't always grant us with the time or resources to "lifestyle"…