Easy DIY organic mint chocolate syrup
What would an ice cream sundae be without a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup? Boring. The answer is boring. And it doesn’t stop at ice cream. The possibilities for chocolate syrup uses are abundant:- Chocolate syrup on pancakes or waffles- Chocolate syrup on fresh fruit- Chocolate syrup as a cake topping- Chocolate syrup in coffee- Chocolate syrup on brownies- Chocolate syrup on churrosTrouble is, [...]
Fresh n’ cool: The PepperMint Uniform
While women tend to spend hours shopping stores, the internet, and the backs of their closets to find the perfect outfit for every occasion, men tend to have a go-to uniform that’s tried and true. And that uniform doesn’t stop at clothes. Guys are known for their loyalty to their favorite products, from shoes to hair styling products to breath [...]
7 easy ways busy dads can put their kids first
We’ve got to send a shout out to all those hardworking dads out there. Between tight deadlines at work, showing up to office social events, and the never ending list of household responsibilities, it’s a miracle you guys can stay awake past 9pm. But here’s the thing: quality time with the kids tends to fall to the wayside when you’re a career-driven [...]
10 essential dating tips for men in their thirties
Let’s talk dating tips for men. Because once you hit your thirties, dating really starts to suck. We’ve learned enough from our dysfunctional twenty-something relationships to know what we want in a partner, and since we’ve waited this long, we’re not likely to settle. But between Tinder disappointments and ghosting, we’re also starting to get a little tired of searching for [...]
Homemade organic sunscreen (and why you should make the switch)
Everything gets a little easier during the summer season. Workloads slow down, family picnics are frequent, and your biggest worry is what kind of tacos to make for dinner (we recommend the jackfruit). It’s a time to sweat, swim, and build sandcastles. Unfortunately for our skin, summer is a little less kind. With all we know about the link between UV [...]
Organic dark chocolate: the perfect, guilt-free treat
When it comes to organic dark chocolate, there’s not much to feel guilty about. In fact, dark chocolate — we’re talking 70% cocoa or more — has all kinds of good-for-you benefits. So when your sweet tooth demands satisfaction, decadent, organic dark chocolate is one of the best ways you can treat yourself (in moderation, of course).BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE- [...]
How to do a safe organic apple cider vinegar detox
Raw, unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar is an inexpensive, readily available, cure-all tonic. It’s jam-packed with enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that help boost immunity and cleanse bacteria from the system. Its natural healing properties rid the body of all kinds of ailments ranging from acne to a sore throat to dandruff. Not to mention the loads of delicious salad [...]
Zimt Chocolates and a remarkable journey to the sweet life
We were in a Whole Foods when we first saw Zimt Chocolates. A little box of square salted caramel macaroons glimmered in the sweets aisle. The added bonus: they were vegan! Naturally, after scarfing down our box (there was nothing graceful about it) and licking our lips, we hit up the world wide web to learn more about this [...]
How to make your own organic lip balm with natural SPF
For those of us who depend heavily on the stuff, the realization that you’ve left the house without lip balm is an experience that can trigger mild hysteria. Believe it or not, lip balm addiction is a real problem — a first world problem, but a problem nonetheless. In moderate doses, however, applying an organic lip balm [...]
5 organic drinks (with recipes) for your summer wedding
The summer season is all about two things: love and parties. The summer wedding, of course, encompasses both into one big, romantic event with a signature beverage to boot. As wedding planners polish off their menu plans for the summer season, many healthy, organic drinks are starting to top of the list. Coincidentally, we've also been focusing on healthy alternatives to the [...]