My first interview question to Krissa should have been “Why didn’t these Dharma Straps exist sooner?” Krissa Ludvigsen, a global citizen at heart, is the founder of The Dharma Approach, and the yoga straps that carry its namesake: Dharma…
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An Interview with Mama Medicine: Spirituality, Beauty and Being Your Own Healer
LPN Blog NATURAL BEAUTY Profiles & CollabsNew York-based seeress Deborah Hanekamp is often better known by her moniker, Mama Medicine. She is a shaman, a seer and a healer. I first saw Deborah back in 2017 when I booked myself in for a session.…
The Essentials of doTERRA Oils and Yoga – An Interview with Elena Brower
Healthy Home Profiles & Collabs WELLNESS & YOGAIn the yoga world, there are those few teachers that truly inspire. New York-based Elena Brower is one of them. When I first took her class a few years back while on a trip to NYC, I was in awe.…
Thank you, Yoga Digest! This week I was featured in Yoga Digest’s Change Maker story, where I got to speak about all that I am passionate about — including my day job (something I very rarely speak about on…
This week I had the absolute pleasure of being featured on WELL+GOOD. I spoke with them about my all time can’t live withouts and a little bit about my history as a green b-blogger. Interested in the whole scoop?…
Naturally Healing Endometriosis: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
FOOD & NUTRITION Life & Style Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsI feel as though there is an epidemic surrounding young women today, and I wanted to find someone to guest post on this for a long time: naturally treating and healing endometriosis. While I don’t suffer from it…
Naturally Boost Your Immunity – Guest Post with Leela Yoga Co-Founder Kelsi
FOOD & NUTRITION Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsIt’s that time of year – that awkward in between stage when the weather isn’t sure if its spring or winter. While being “in between” can be a little uncomfortable, there are things we can do to make things…
Spiritual Beauty – The Latest Trend in Natural Beauty
BODY NATURAL BEAUTY Profiles & Collabs Supplements & Superfoods Toners ToolsSpirituality: A slightly unorthodox topic for a wellness and natural beauty blog, no? But hear me out. We are all energy and within that energy comes power – and that, my dears, is related to quantum physics (have a…
And so it continues, LPN’s holiday gift guide! Today’s guide, for the yogi, is curated by one of the owners (and one of my favourite yoga teachers and best friends) Kelsi, from Leela Yoga in Oslo. You may have…
LPN’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Part II: Gifts for the Natural Foodie
Healthy Home Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsJust like last year, the beautiful Megan from Pur Oslo (Oslo’s finest Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free baking and dishes) is back with her recommendations for this seasons’ must-haves for the foodie. You might have seen some #regrams from this natural beauty on my…
LPN Interviews Megan Cannon: Yogini & Wellness Goddess – Natural Beauty Tips & Tricks
Drinks Life & Style Moisturizer Profiles & Collabs Treat Wash Yoga & FitnessToday I have a very special LPN interview with an absolutely incredible natural beauty: Megan Cannon. Megan was one of the yoga teachers/inspirers at my Yandara Yoga Teacher Training last month in Bali. When she first walked in the room, I…
Guest Post – Naturopathic Doctor Trevor Cates on Getting Back Your Glowing Skin
Drinks Eats Profiles & Collabs Yoga & FitnessWith the Glowing Skin Summit going on online for free, I thought it would be appropriate to have a guest post from Dr. Trevor Cates, naturopathic doctor with further training in homeopathy, environmental medicine, and craniosacral therapy. Her guide is…
Ayurvedic Natural Beauty: An Introduction to PRATIMA Skincare
Cleanser Eyes Oils & Serums Profiles & Collabs SKINCARE TreatmentsAyurveda. It’s no new topic to the pages of LPN. You might have heard about it before here, here, here and here (among a few other posts). While I won’t re-hash what Ayurveda is, I’ll give you a beauty-focused description…
The Best in Natural Baby Products: Review on Organic Baby Products for the New Mom
For Baby Profiles & CollabsToday, my loves, I have for you something a bit off the beauty path, but equally as important on the natural path. With some of my nearest and dearest best friends having babies right now, so it seemed like…
LPN’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Part II: Gifts for the Healthy Foodie Curated by Pur Oslo
Healthy Home Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsI am so excited to post today’s Holiday Special! Why? Because I’ve partnered up with Megan, creator of Pur Oslo, to curate this gift guide for the Healthy Foodie. Megan is one of my nearest & dearest in the little northern…
Fashionably Green – A Fashion Special on Eco-Conscious Clothing with Guest Blogger Annika
Healthy Home Life & Style LPN Blog Profiles & CollabsToday we’re changing it up and heading in the direction of eco-fashion. Since LPN focuses on all aspects of natural living and wellness, it’s interesting to highlight things a bit off the beauty and skincare path once in a…
Eco-Conscious Apps: A Feature + Giveaway from Orange Harp & Juniper Ridge
Healthy Home LPN Blog Profiles & CollabsLike most, I probably spend too much time on my mobile device. That being said, a lot of that time is being spent connecting with you lovelies over Instagram, Twitter & the likes, some of that time is being…
Breakfast that makes your skin glow? Get the Earthsprout App!!
Eats HEALTHY RECIPES LPN Blog Profiles & CollabsIf this is the first you’ve heard of Earthsprout, you can thank me later. ;-) Earthsprout is one of my “religious” blogs. “Religious”, meaning I go to it on the weekly for raw food inspiration, eats and treats. Earthsprout…
Natural in Norway: The Best Natural Beauty & Wellness Spots around Oslo
Life & Style LPN Blog Profiles & Collabs TRAVEL NATURALLYMy readers come from far and wide, but not everyone knows that while I am a Canadian, I blog from Norway. So, I thought it was about time that I spent a moment or two answering some emails from…
Guest Post: Eco Market Blogger Jo Chats About Beach Worthy Skin, Naturally
LPN Blog Profiles & Collabs Yoga & FitnessIn line with my post on bronzing your skin for summer, naturally, Jo from over at Eco Market sent in some fab tips for summer ready skin. In hindsight, I would recommend following her tips prior to using the products…
Beauties, I’ve missed you! I’ve been light on the blog updating over the last few weeks after a trip to Paris, a trip to Berlin and of course trying to keep up with the day job. To apologize and…
100% Natural Rooibos Facial Toner DIY: Guest Blogger Post from Beauty by Britanie
LPN Blog Profiles & Collabs TonersI am so excited to have the pleasure of posting my first “Guest Blog” from none other than Green Beauty Britanie, of Beauty by Britanie! This natural beauty is one of my favourites in the green beauty blogger realm.…
![[These are the BEST #NATURAL DEODORANTS of 2018] LPN was one of the very first natural beauty resources online (I started it up back in 2010, some years before the green/nontoxic beauty boom) as a result, I have had my fair share of trials and tribulations with natural deodorants. Everything from the baking soda rash, to impossible yellow stains, to ineffective odor control and the product just plain not working. Thankfully the green beauty space has evolved a lot in the past 8 years - and I am so in love with many brands. Today I'm digging into an essential: the Best Natural Deodorants of 2018. Here are my picks. @soapwalla @vapourbeauty and @agentnateur. 💜 Get the full review of each on the blog (link in bio). Do you have other favorites? Tell me below 💜 #nontoxic #greenbeauty #selfcare #naturaldeodorant #lpnfaves](http://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/e91ab4e87e9eeb8ccba3b2ee4749483c/5CFC1F09/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c1.0.1437.1437/s640x640/44323365_342377226322895_1766497958342936673_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com "[These are the BEST #NATURAL DEODORANTS of 2018] LPN was one of the very first natural beauty resources online (I started it up back in 2010, some years before the green/nontoxic beauty boom) as a result, I have had my fair share of trials and tribulations with natural deodorants. Everything from the baking soda rash, to impossible yellow stains, to ineffective odor control and the product just plain not working. Thankfully the green beauty space has evolved a lot in the past 8 years - and I am so in love with many brands. Today I'm digging into an essential: the Best Natural Deodorants of 2018. Here are my picks. @soapwalla @vapourbeauty and @agentnateur. 💜 Get the full review of each on the blog (link in bio). Do you have other favorites? Tell me below 💜 #nontoxic #greenbeauty #selfcare #naturaldeodorant #lpnfaves")
![[GIVEAWAY with Post] It’s travel season for me - in just the last 3 weeks it’s been London, Paris and New York. When I’m on the road, it is essential for me to have trusted, effective and non-toxic travel sized products. My travel companion the season has been the @follain Clean Essentials Kit. It comes with OSEA's Ocean Cleanser, which features sea minerals and organic red algae that gently detoxifies, Indie Lee's CoQ-10 Toner which uses Hyaluronic acid to balance and CoQ10 boosts collagen, Ursa Major’s Golden Hour Recovery Cream which includes Meadowfoam seed oil that is delivers rich hydration, and the @follain refillable soap. It's the perfect starter kit if you're looking to make the switch to #cleanskincare and it all comes in a cute, reusable pouch reading one of my favourite quotes: "I like my products like I like my people. #Nontoxic"
Here's how to win:
1️⃣ Like the photo 👆🏻
2️⃣ Follow @livingprettynaturally & @follain
3️⃣Tag one friend in each entry - he or she will win with you! 💓
I’ll select 2 winners, plus their tagged friends as winners!
In the mean time using this link you can get 50% off plus free shipping - https://bit.ly/2DJ805N
#livefollain #cleanbeauty #workingwithfollain #giveaway #contest](http://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/32be23ba98444a03d7bf0a770843f253/5CE92D6B/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.135.1080.1080/s640x640/44252086_1797253943705151_104282472542335665_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com "[GIVEAWAY with Post] It’s travel season for me - in just the last 3 weeks it’s been London, Paris and New York. When I’m on the road, it is essential for me to have trusted, effective and non-toxic travel sized products. My travel companion the season has been the @follain Clean Essentials Kit. It comes with OSEA's Ocean Cleanser, which features sea minerals and organic red algae that gently detoxifies, Indie Lee's CoQ-10 Toner which uses Hyaluronic acid to balance and CoQ10 boosts collagen, Ursa Major’s Golden Hour Recovery Cream which includes Meadowfoam seed oil that is delivers rich hydration, and the @follain refillable soap. It's the perfect starter kit if you're looking to make the switch to #cleanskincare and it all comes in a cute, reusable pouch reading one of my favourite quotes: \"I like my products like I like my people. #Nontoxic\"
Here's how to win:
1️⃣ Like the photo 👆🏻
2️⃣ Follow @livingprettynaturally & @follain
3️⃣Tag one friend in each entry - he or she will win with you! 💓
I’ll select 2 winners, plus their tagged friends as winners!
In the mean time using this link you can get 50% off plus free shipping - https://bit.ly/2DJ805N
#livefollain #cleanbeauty #workingwithfollain #giveaway #contest")
![[GIVEAWAY CLOSED WINNER @emilyjanerob - Value Over $140 USD] The celebration of fall continues! Fall time also means bolstering the immune system, so tea time comes around a little more often. @pukkaherbsus has an entire Immunity Family of teas, and this Lemon, Ginger and Manuka Honey is no exception. 🧡
✨Here’s how to win, loves*:
🍁 Like the post
🍂 Follow @pukkaherbsus & @livingprettynaturally
🍃 Tag a friend - each tag will add another submission - unlimited entries welcome
*Must be a US resident to enter.
🧡
#Manuka honey and lemon in a teabag? Yes please. This blend is made with Sicilian lemons paired with slow-dried ginger root and FairWild elderflowers. Formulated to help both acute and longer-term #immunity issues, it is the perfect companion this time of year — using all plant-sourced #organic ingredients.
It’s the perfect time for this giveaway, and I’m so excited to share 6 boxes of Pukka’s core blends including: Turmeric Glow, Three Mint, Three Ginger, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey, Chamomile Vanilla & Manuka Honey, and Supreme Matcha Green.
One winner will receive 6 boxes total of Pukka’s core blends (above) AND a $100 gift card to @target (where they are now all available nation wide)!
I only work with brands that I support and would use myself - and @pukkaherbsus is no exception: Pukka Herbs is a certified B Corporation, USDA Organic, Fair for Life, Fair Trade, Fair Wild, and has committed 1% of all profits to 1% For the Planet. 🧡
#workingwithpukkaherbs #pukkaherbs #pukkatea #pukkalove #ayurveda #herbaltea #newattarget #targetdoesitagain #contest #giveaway #herbaltea #wellness](http://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/c22b9397aa618271afba3ed407201198/5CDC48E1/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c1.0.1078.1078/s640x640/43913232_1435486213251136_4689069753858906216_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com "[GIVEAWAY CLOSED WINNER @emilyjanerob - Value Over $140 USD] The celebration of fall continues! Fall time also means bolstering the immune system, so tea time comes around a little more often. @pukkaherbsus has an entire Immunity Family of teas, and this Lemon, Ginger and Manuka Honey is no exception. 🧡
✨Here’s how to win, loves*:
🍁 Like the post
🍂 Follow @pukkaherbsus & @livingprettynaturally
🍃 Tag a friend - each tag will add another submission - unlimited entries welcome
*Must be a US resident to enter.
🧡
#Manuka honey and lemon in a teabag? Yes please. This blend is made with Sicilian lemons paired with slow-dried ginger root and FairWild elderflowers. Formulated to help both acute and longer-term #immunity issues, it is the perfect companion this time of year — using all plant-sourced #organic ingredients.
It’s the perfect time for this giveaway, and I’m so excited to share 6 boxes of Pukka’s core blends including: Turmeric Glow, Three Mint, Three Ginger, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey, Chamomile Vanilla & Manuka Honey, and Supreme Matcha Green.
One winner will receive 6 boxes total of Pukka’s core blends (above) AND a $100 gift card to @target (where they are now all available nation wide)!
I only work with brands that I support and would use myself - and @pukkaherbsus is no exception: Pukka Herbs is a certified B Corporation, USDA Organic, Fair for Life, Fair Trade, Fair Wild, and has committed 1% of all profits to 1% For the Planet. 🧡
#workingwithpukkaherbs #pukkaherbs #pukkatea #pukkalove #ayurveda #herbaltea #newattarget #targetdoesitagain #contest #giveaway #herbaltea #wellness")