The Best Self-Care Gifts for the Men in Your Life

The Best Self-Care Gifts for the Men in Your Life

09 December
Picking out gifts for your loved ones should be a joyous experience, but let’s face facts. It isn’t always easy to find the right gift for the man that seems to have everything. Instead of choosing something generic or impersonal, give the gift of self-care this year. Men appreciate high quality grooming, body, and fragrance products as much as women, and by giving the men in your life products that keep them looking and smelling great, you’ll show them that taking time for themselves is both well-deserved and worth the indulgence. Best Men’s Grooming Gifts You may not know it,...
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Creative Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Female Friends and Family

Creative Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Female Friends and Family

09 December
Every holiday season presents new opportunities to share gifts with the special women in our lives. Gift giving is an art, and it can be difficult to find something creative for your closest friends and loved ones. During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those we love and share time with throughout the year. The people on your gift list have diverse interests, which means thinking creatively before you make a purchase. To make your shopping a little easier, we’ve compiled a list based on many of the types of people in our own lives. We hope you find...
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5 Tips for Caring for Your Beard or Moustache

5 Tips for Caring for Your Beard or Moustache

28 November
Remember the first time you decided to grow a mustache or beard? Testosterone and hair growth are closely connected, and when hormone levels are low, hair growth can be sparse. Depending on the number of hair follicles you have, growing a full beard may be problematic, but these insightful tips may help. Tip #1 Commit to a Skincare Routine Okay, that probably sounds counterintuitive, but a good skincare routine will improve your chances of growing healthy facial hair. Just like your scalp, your facial skin needs to be clean, moisturized, and exfoliated regularly to help reduce irritation, redness, and beard...
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Brush Away Overexposed Summer Skin And Reveal A New Glow

Brush Away Overexposed Summer Skin And Reveal A New Glow

14 November
Are you the type of person who likes to start each season with a fresh slate? Some people change their skincare or exercise routine seasonally to make the most of natural sunlight and warmth, and when the early part of November rolls around and the leaves begin to fall, we’d be wise to take a cue from Mother Nature and shake off the old in preparation for the new … skin, that is. What is Dry Brushing?  Dry brushing is an excellent way to slough off dead skin cells, invigorate your circulation, and detoxify your lymphatic system. The ages-old Ayurveda...
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5 Haircare Tips for Your Best Hair This Fall

5 Haircare Tips for Your Best Hair This Fall

25 October
When the leaves start to change and nights turn chilly, there’s no denying that autumn has arrived. We all look forward to the upcoming holidays and sweater weather, but the changing seasons can leave your hair looking less than lovely. Wind, cold weather, and forced air heating can zap hair’s moisture levels in an instant. Here are five tips to help you adjust your hair care routine before a bad hair day strikes. Turn Down the Tap When temperatures dip, most of us take longer, warmer showers. While our muscles may appreciate the added heat, hair isn’t a hot water...
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4 Great Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Like Fall

4 Great Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Like Fall

14 October
Even though autumn has only just begun, store shelves are stocked with everything for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pumpkin spice everything abounds, but if you’re dealing with summer-like temperatures, it can be hard to start thinking about a roaring fire, hot cocoa, and wearing anything with sleeves. One way to jumpstart your seasonal transition is to start bringing autumnal touches into your home. Here are four of our favorites. Warm Up Your Neutrals Bright white towels, sheets, throw blankets, and pillows are always in style, and adding a few warmer, neutral tones is a good way to keep your home from...
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How to Soothe Summer Skin

How to Soothe Summer Skin

27 September
Even if the weather in your area hasn’t fully transitioned into autumn yet, you may still be feeling the effects of a long, hot summer. Spending time outdoors, lounging by the lake, or simply taking the family on a fun vacation to a drier region can leave your skin looking a little worse for the wear. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to help your skin recover while you’re ramping up for the holiday season. Deciphering If Your Skin Is Dry or Dehydrated Understanding your skin type isn’t often easy, especially when it comes to deciphering the difference between...
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Veneto, Acca Kappa, and the Bounty of Italy

Veneto, Acca Kappa, and the Bounty of Italy

09 September
Ever wonder about life in Italy and the things that the creators at Acca Kappa draw inspiration from? The food, art, culture, wine, and architecture in the Veneto region constantly enthrall us, and as we celebrate our 153rd anniversary, we thought you’d enjoy a virtual tour of some of the region’s highlights. Indulge in the Culinary Delights of Venice  While romantic gondola rides may spring to mind when thinking of Venice, you’d be remiss if you failed to enjoy a traditional Italian meal here on your visit. A multi-course meal often begins with antipasti – tiny morsels that whet your...
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Sweat Getting The Best Of You? Learn Whether You Should Use Antiperspirant or Deodorant

Sweat Getting The Best Of You? Learn Whether You Should Use Antiperspirant or Deodorant

25 August
Lately, it seems like any and all topics are open for discussion, but talking about perspiration and body odor prevention still isn’t something most of us want to do unless the natural bodily function has approached critical territory. Deodorant has been around since the late 19th century, but antiperspirant didn’t gain widespread acceptance until after 1910. Early incarnations were acid-based and caused skin irritation, so it wasn’t until marketers began playing on our fears of being shunned in popular society  that the product truly gained a foothold. Facts Not Fiction Today, the two products go head-to-head while competing for consumer...
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10 Great Ways to Stay Cool During Hot Days

10 Great Ways to Stay Cool During Hot Days

13 August
If you live north of the equator, you’re probably experiencing the hottest, most humid days of the year. Long referred to as the dog days of summer, the July, August and September months can become unbearable, forcing us all to get really creative to stay cool. Short of hermitting indoors until autumn, what can you do to beat the heat? Here are 10 fun ways to enjoy the summer without overheating. #1 Reschedule Your Workout  Even if you prefer to exercise at a specific time, it’s best to let the thermometer dictate your schedule. Overexerting yourself during hot weather leads...
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