On my last trip to NY, I met some of the beautiful ladies who are behind the green-beauty brick-and-mortar shop, Credo. Think of this as the Sephora of green beauty. Packed with products that are #naturally best in class…
I AM SO EXCITED! I am over the moon to finally write this post with my soul sister Kelsi Ludvigsen as we prepare for our yoga retreat with Leela Yoga in BALI April 8 – 15 2017. Yup, this is your…
Sometimes, going back to your roots is exactly what you need to do, in order to find the magic. Growing up I was a rider. I spent days at the stable just because I wanted to be around these…
If you’re following on Instagram, you may have noticed I’m on the road (or rather, in the sky) quite a bit. Taking long-haul flights has become a common occurrence for me over the years, given that I live a 15…
Beauty Superfood Spotlight: He Shou Wu by Sun Potion
Drinks HEALTHY RECIPES LPN Blog Supplements & SuperfoodsOne of my favorite additions to my morning smoothies is beauty and health tonic herb He Shou Wu. I use the Sun Potion brand and shop at CapBeauty for $66 USD What’s good with this Chinese tonic herb? All the…
Summer hasn’t quite left us yet, and thank goodness. I’m still loving and enjoying these beauty-food packed smoothie bowls for weekend breakfast. They’re packed with nutrients to boost your natural beauty, not to mention pack a mega-health punch!…
A lone yogini in Sri Lanka for 2 weeks – what could be more awesome? A lone yogini with not too many plans and a desire for some adventure. Here’s my photo diary of my trip in Sri Lanka –…
Summer was a pure blessing. If you followed me on Instagram, you probably saw a few posts of me bouncing around the globe. I started my journeys in Sri Lanka, then over to Maui, before heading to Vancouver and…
It has been an insanely crazy month. While I’m always quite the busy gal, the current status of my life is a little extra busy. You see, I’ve been trying to knock out all of my Norwegian language courses,…
For a while now, Ayurveda has played a role in my life: in natural beauty, healing and nourishment. I eat a largely vegetarian diet, and tend to add a lot of “warming foods” into my diet as I have relatively slow…
It was a quick one, this last trip to New York, but that didn’t stop me from trying to fit in all my favourite goodness within a 48 hour span. Admittedly, I was there for longer than 48 hours;…
LPN’s May Natural Beauty Faves
Cheeks Face Healthy Home Lips LPN'S FAVES NATURAL BEAUTY Oils & Serums SKINCARE TreatmentsOh, spring. Filled with flowers, outdoor yoga and skincare switch ups. This month I’m sharing my latest and greatest finds with you – and what I’m using now. Make sure to connect with me over the weekend, as I’ll…
Coconut Flour & Banana Pancakes – Gluten & Dairy Free [not vegan]
Eats FOOD & NUTRITION HEALTHY RECIPESThere is nothing quite like Monday holidays and long weekends when the sun starts to shine. This morning I was inspired to make some Sunday style breakfast: pancakes, obviously. This recipe is an adaptation of 3 different pancake recipes…
EWG Has a Verification + WIN The EWG Verified Beauty Box worth $540 USD
Cheeks LPN Blog NATURAL BEAUTY Oils & Serums Perfume SKINCAREToday is a special day for 2 reasons: first, it’s my birthday (wahoo!) and second, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has launched a Verification Program that marks natural beauty products as healthier for you. To celebrate, we’re giving away 5…
I’ve often said that beauty comes from within — what you’re putting in your body, how you’re hydrating and how much you let it sleep (and that important thing called self love). Physical beauty starts in the gut. Raw…
Hello and happy Monday, lovelies! Today I’m partnering up with one of my absolute favourite natural beauty boutiques: Eco Diva Beauty! I have been a long time lover of what Eco Diva Beauty stands for, and the products they…
Bali Bliss – The BaliSpirit Festival + Travel Necessities & Treasures
BODY NATURAL BEAUTY SKINCARE TRAVEL NATURALLYIt’s been a mere few hours since touching my feet back down in Oslo, and already I’m missing the magic that is Bali. There is something about the island… something about its magic. You immediately feel it when you…
I partnered up with the awesome juice company here in Scandinavia God Morgen. Check out my number one morning life hack and get their full set of hacks on Godmorgen.com X K…
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…
Happy 4th Birthday LPN! WIN Full Access pass to Bali Spirit & Yoga Festival
LPN Blog TRAVEL NATURALLYOh, you noticed? Yes, things are looking a little different around here. I’ve been toiling away for months on my weekends and late into the nights brushing things up and working with dear friends to help bring the next-gen…
This is an original post I wrote for MindBodyGreen, and I thought in case you missed it, I’d also share it here. I love the idea of a bright and white smile, but not just for cosmetic reasons: Healthy…
LPN’s February Natural Beauty & Wellness Faves
BODY Body Care Face Life & Style LPN'S FAVES MAKEUP Moisturizer Oils & Serums Toners TreatmentsSpring is on its way, but the weather is still cold enough up here to warrant a few skin faves that are good for those dry skin blues and transition temperatures. This month’s faves is a lot on skincare,…
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…
LPN’s iHerb Shopping Cart Haul – Natural Necessities
Eyes FOOD & NUTRITION Lips MAKEUP NATURAL BEAUTY Supplements & SuperfoodsHappy weekend, beauties! Today’s post is a follow up on my last iHerb haul, after so many of you seemed to enjoy that post. It had a tonne of visits and I had a lot of great response from…
LPN’s January Faves – Natural Beauty and Wellness
Body Care Cleanser Eyes HAIR LPN'S FAVES Oils & Serums TreatWhat better way to start off the new year than with some new faves? Ok, It’s not my first post of the month, but I needed some weeks to try some amazing new products and get my results before…
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…
Like every year, the holidays have come and are on their way out… but before you spin on your heels and head into the New Year, take these next few days and find some time for you. Make a…
It’s no secret that the pages of LPN mainly focus on the ladies, but I do know of some faithful male readers, and I also know a lot of us ladies have wonderful men in our lives that deserve…
LPN’s Holiday Gift Guide Part IV: For the Green Beauty
Body Care Cheeks Nails Supplements & Superfoods TreatmentsA million and one things could go on this list, but I thought I’d narrow it down to some faves and some new products that I would like to find in my stocking this holiday season. As the LPN…