5 DIY Tips to Healthy Feet All Summer Long

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Here are five feet-friendly products and tips that will give you healthy feet that feel soft, fresh, and pretty during the season that needs them to be so most.

In the summer, we don flip flops and open-toe shoes, revealing our feet to the sun, outdoor elements, and the occasional bump or scratch. Needless to say, just like in winter, when feet are smothered in boots and unable to breathe, summer-time feet face their own challenges.

For most of us, summer means we spend most of our time in the open air, with lighter …

It’s Time to Barbecue! Vegan Coleslaw Recipe

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Coleslaw is a side dish staple at backyard barbecues and picnics. But, despite its vegetable base, the summer salad is weighed down by egg and oil-packed mayonnaise. Enter vegan coleslaw.

That’s where Vegenaise — vegan “mayo” — comes in handy. Vegenaise is egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO, making it better for the animals and your health. With the carrots, cabbage, onion, fragrant spices, and touch of sweetness from the maple syrup, this vegan coleslaw recipe is absolutely wholesome and is nothing short of a fantastic, crave-worthy coleslaw. Whether …

7 DIY Summer Spa Day at Home Tips

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 No need to book an expensive jaunt to a chic spa to enjoy the benefits of face and body treatments. You can make the perfect spa day at home with some planning and a few pantry items you probably already have on hand.

Prepare your (and your friends’) skin and hair for the coming summer months by hosting a spa day at home for the gals (guys welcome too!). This guide will help you get started.

1. Ambiance

Pick a room or outdoor area in or around the …

6 Vegetarian Bean Recipes for Perfect Summer Meals

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Few foods are as healthy and versatile to eat than beans. But in the heat of summer? Cool off and power up with these summer vegetarian bean recipes and ideas.

For vegans and vegetarians, they’re indispensable. Beans pack a punch of protein and fiber as well as numerous vitamins and minerals. They’re full of flavor, versatility and let’s not forget, way cheaper than a steak.

We often think of beans as stewed up in a chili or another heavy, wintery dish—not exactly the best summertime eats. But there are countless …

Noodle-Free Vegan Lasagna Recipe

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This noodle-free vegan lasagna recipe is the perfect way to lighten the lasagna load that fits the bill for summer while still providing you with the comfort of its traditional counterpart. Enjoy!

It may seem odd at first in a lasagna, but sweet potato makes for an excellent vegan cheese. The mustard and garlic powder cut the sweet potato taste, making it more tart, and the nutritional yeast adds that cheesy taste we know and love. The sweet potato’s texture is also creamy and …

7 Tips to Better Maternity Shopping for Clothes, Secondhand Style

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It’s that scary nightmare moment for pregnant women: the day the jeans no longer button up. But maternity shopping for clothes doesn’t have to be a step towards mom jeans.

Okay, the truth is, gaining pregnancy weight is not a nightmare. Well, not entirely. But it’s not exactly thrilling to look at a closet full of clothes you might never fit into again. I’ve heard stories. My midwife told me I can expect to see a half-size increase in my shoes, possibly permanently. These are expenses they don’t exactly tell you to …

5 Super Safe Sunscreen Options for Summer

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When the summer heat is on, sun protection is a must. But how do you determine a truly safe sunscreen from the many options out there?

Recently, the northeastern seaboard turned into a giant microwave oven, searing its occupants with 90-degree plus weather and, I’m pretty sure, 10,000 percent humidity. With sunscreen and summer still a novel concept, people frolicked care-free in the sun in madras pants and flowing dresses. I was one of them. Spending almost the entirety of Saturday in the sun, I diligently applied and reapplied my favorite …

7 Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Daddy this Father’s Day

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This Father’s Day, don’ t forget to give daddy a gift that has more meaning than meets the eye. The following eco-conscious gifts warrant applause, not only for their usage points but also for their role in saving the world.

Instead of crafting a makeshift present at the last hour, put some thought into Father’s Day this year and consider one of these 7 eco-friendly gifts for the eco-conscious daddy that will put a smile on his (and Mother Nature’s) face.

1. Peak Performance Socks

If your father is …