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Learn how to embrace the natural rhythm of womanhood and the four lunar phases through self-awareness and self-care. We discuss the relationship between the lunar phases and womanhood, highlighting how the four lunar phases are similar to a woman's hormonal cycle. Explore the influence of the seasons on the female cycle and self-care strategies for each season, such as rest and restoration during the winter and nourishment during menstruation.
Read MoreSnow days have always been elating, but with the right intention they can be restoring too. Here are nine holistic self-care ideas for snow days.
Read MoreWe can encounter harmful people the same way we might encounter pollution in the environment, toxic chemicals in our food and household items, or germs in day to day life.
Read MoreSummer is the perfect opportunity to spend some extra time taking care of yourself. These tips will help you kick off summer with self-care in mind, so that you can spend the rest of the season in a healthy state of mind and body.
Read MoreDon’t let cloudy days leave you feeling blue. Give yourself some guilt-free self-care, with suggestions from the experts, Northern Self Care & Gifts.
Read MoreGreat Lakes restoration is at the forefront of priorities within Michigan conservation. Read more about what we can do to aid as stewards of the Great Lakes, both as a community and as individuals.
Read MoreMarch 8th of every year is International Women's Day. This day’s celebration is focused on honoring the women in history who have paved the path that we are still marching on. Women's rights have been a significant focus in our recent history, but even throughout early history…. Read More
Read MoreLast year I set a promise to donate $1 from every single order that came through the website to One Tree Planted, and guess what, …we raised over $1,000!
Read MoreFrom the vegan natural makeup on my face (Traverse City, MI), toxin free nail polish on my fingers and toes (Traverse City, Mi), to the beautiful artisan made repurposed butterknife feather necklace (Grand Rapids, MI), the non-toxic hair products in my curly hair (California) - each of these products were made in USA by women owned small businesses and artisans!
Read MoreA lot of people would be surprised by how much waste is created by humans each day. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, oceans, and other harmful places. There are so many small contributions that can be made daily that create huge impacts on the planet.
Read MoreNorthern Nail Polish is paired with Northern Apothecary. The company gives consumers a direct link to handmade, vegan, toxic-free, waste-free beauty related products. You can submit orders for quality products and feel confident that not only the distributor is accountable for their waste and sourcing, but so is the actual maker.
Read MoreSo in this day and age, when we’re more aware of the toxic nature of nail polish, how can we preserve the fond tradition of painting nails without endangering our or our kids’ health?
Well, luckily, we have options for kids’ nail polish. Such as Northern Nail Polish’s nontoxic Glitter Kiddos Series!
Read MoreYour support for women-owned businesses is an investment into a future of economic success, innovation, and equality. But the path to equality looks different for Black women. Systemic racism has lead directly to wealth inequality, especially for Black women. For all that we hear about the average woman’s pay gap of 82 cents to a white man’s dollar — the pay gap for Black women is just 61 cents. (Imagine having to work nearly seven extra months just to earn the same pay as a male co-worker.
Read MoreWe care deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’re partnering with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every order placed in 2020.
Read MoreLooking at the back of your cosmetics, you may notice ingredients such as Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Xylene, and Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP), listed alongside many other lengthy and intimidating names. Most of these chemicals are as scary as they sound, as many are known endocrine disrupters and/or carcinogens….. read more.
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