Spa Ritual was founded on the notion that “in our fast-paced and increasingly connected world, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important,” and that only by slowing down are we able to experience our true selves. (more…)
If you think it’s odd that the same salt you use to season your food can also be swirled about in a hot bath to soothe your aching muscles, you’re not alone. (more…)
After the Aztec emperor Montezuma was defeated by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez in the early 1500s, Cortez and his men searched Montezuma’s palace looking for valuables they could swipe, like gold and silver. They didn’t find any, but they did discover huge quantities of cocoa beans, which were at the time considered even more valuable than precious metals. (more…)
Have you seen pictures of older couples hand in hand and looking as happy as can be? I think we all admire that image and want to have that type of relationship in our future. And it is indeed possible. Here are some tips for a long lasting relationship. (more…)
Feeling effervescent this holiday season? It could be because you’re surrounded by the bubbly, fizzy magic of this time of year: The ginger ale or Sprite you might add to the bowl of holiday punch; the champagne someone hands you when you’re ringing in the new year; the Alka-Seltzer you might need if you indulge too much on holiday snacks and treats! (more…)
When it comes to all-natural remedies for soothing slumber, lavender usually gets all the accolades. (But we’re fine with that, because it really works!) Essence of Vali’s SLEEP formula contains lavender, of course, but it also includes the essential oils of three unsung heroes: marjoram, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang. (more…)
In our quest to continually seek out only the best eco-conscious products to include in our Yuzen boxes, we rely on the opinions of our VIPs—our loyal subscribers. Recently, a few of them mentioned that they didn’t really have a use for the bath products we often include, either because they prefer showers, they feel they don’t have time for baths, or they simply don’t have a bathtub.
Lavender is everywhere—in body lotions, shampoos, candles, home scents, eye pillows, soaps, sachets, even culinary herbal mixes. And it’s not just in all of these products because it’s a beautiful shade of purple, or because it smells good.
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We love this time of year! The warming days brings an overwhelming urge to be outdoors, witness nature’s beauty, and feel the grass between our toes. Our selection for this box shares this sensibility – bringing joy, discovery and celebration of the senses. (more…)
It’s summertime, and you’re spending more time outdoors, enjoying seasonal activities like taking walks, having picnics, hiking, boating and camping. You’re minding your own business when suddenly you hear the telltale “zzzzzzzt” of a mosquito or other annoying insect, and you realize you either have to whip out the bug spray or end your blissful outing early. But no one really likes the overwhelming stench of conventional bug sprays, and the awful chemicals they contain are nearly just as bad as the bugs themselves! (more…)