Category Archives: creative work

beyond skin deep: the truth about parabens

Parabens, a swearword among breast cancer survivors, sneak their way into many of our everyday beauty products. According to researchers, these questionable preservatives can mimic the hormone estrogen, cause endocrine disruption, and accumulate in fatty body tissues. In fact, a 2004 study performed by Dr. Philippa Darbre and released in the Journal of Applied Toxicology…

The Big Summer Slowdown: Simplify and Prioritize

We all mother something (unless, of course, we are a dad). Whether it’s kids, furry friends, a business, or the home, mothering takes an emotional effort that far outweighs our other tasks. Often, mothering is like looking at the world through tinted glasses. You tackle work objectives and contemplate new opportunity by putting the needs…