Travelling this holiday season? Flying, driving, commuting are all stressful on the body. Stress on the body precipitates stress in the mind. Do yourself (and your family) a favor and S T R E T C H while you travel. It will keep you sane and prevent stiff achy joints. Here are 5 easy and …
AhhhhCHOOooo ! Around the time we start bundling up, accessorizing scarves and hats, and pumpkin spicing everything in sight, we also start to get the sniffles, the sneezes, the runnies. . . it’s cold season. Don’t get us wrong – the peak moment of a cold (that can’t breath through your nose – aching throat …
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“CEO of a start-up basically means jack of all trades! We clean floors, pack product, navigate import licenses and suppliers, work with a fabulous team of freelancers, determine strategy and learn every step of the way. Sometimes when you’re stacking boxes in the warehouse you think “What am I doing??!!” but we love every minute …
Summer’s over, but there’s once saving grace: it’s finally appropriate to use pumpkin spice to absolute excess !! Yes it’s basic, and we love it. But Pumpkin Spice Lattes are just the beginning – check out our 5 favorite ways to (pumpkin) spice up your life. 1. BREAKFAST! Cereal, oatmeal, overnight oats, breakfast quinoa .. …
Happy New Year! …Fiscal Year that is. October 1 marks the new federal fiscal year, when many of the federal, state, and municipal bills passed in 2018 actually go into effect. Our fave? Washington D.C. bill B21-0696 – Feminine Hygiene and Diapers Sales Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2016. That’s right- this bill originated in …
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of Tampon Tribe. We only use recycled materials and zero plastics to reduce our carbon footprint and help save our oceans. But each of us can do our part at home; engaging in low-waste lifestyles. One great place to start is your kitchen! More than one-third of all food …
You’ve seen it everywhere – popping up on coffee carts and barista menus in trendy hip cafes everywhere: oat milk. Right as almond milk stakes its claim as the official healthy, hip alternative to milk – another alternative is starting to surge in popularity. Yes, it’s creamy and delicious — but is it really good …
Our applicators are really special. They are made from 100% non-toxic, recycled cardboard. They are smooth, super comfortable, and completely compostable- reducing our own carbon footprint and yours as well! Before switching to Tampon Tribe, many of us were life-long plastic applicator users. For that reason, we’re posting a teensy applicator hack to help any …
These days there are so many articles telling you what you should and should not do for your health that it can become confusing what benefits you should actually expect from different health regimens such as vitamins, supplements, or nutrition plans. While many of these trendy health plans come and go, probiotics have been endorsed …
‘We have a responsibility, every one of us’ – David Attenborough Will McCallum, the Head of Oceans at Greenpeace UK, just dropped the bomb on plastic. “How to Give Up Plastic” just hit the bookshelves and it’s causing quite a stir. McCallum gives us this astounding, jaw dropping account of plastic’s impact on our earth, while also …
…As if hummus couldn’t get any more dear to our hearts … This week The Chalkboard Mag features this gorgeous pink beet hummus !! Like most hummus, it’s an amazing (and yummy) source of protein and fiber — thanks to the beets you can also expect vitamin C, potassium, manganese and the B vitamin folate – boosting …
At Tampon Tribe, we never use plastic in our products. That’s because we are fiercely committed to environmental sustainability. Our products will help reduce both our our community’s dependence on plastic, as well as the incredible damage that plastic production and waste does to our beautiful, fragile planet. “Planet or Plastic?” is National Geographic’s ongoing …
Delicious, nutrient packed, and drop dead delicious, avocados are some of the most versatile and sexy produce out there. Here are our 5 favorite ways to utilize them at home. 1. Comb it. 🥑 Avocado makes an amazing hair hair masque. The same healthy fats that are good for you are also stellar at repairing dry, …
Name: Abigail Slone Company & Position: Founder, CCO at Willow Layne Lingerie Tampon Tribe mashup: 12 reg / 3 super / 1 superplus What was your first job? How did it shape what you’re doing now? My first job was being a research analyst at a university in DC. I quit on the 3rd day …
It’s beginning to feel a LOT like SPRING is coming.. Whether or not your local weather has quite caught up to the season, we think there’s no point in waiting to make this easy to make, downright delicious frozen yogurt. Did we mention it’s also super healthy?? We call this “freestyle” fro-yo because you can …
The benefits of Eucalyptus Regnans– the tallest known flowering plant on Earth – are centuries old and wide-ranging in scope, but are relatively less well known than some of its essential oil brothers & sisters. Besides being absolutely gorgeous and smelling heavenly – its oil when extracted is anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic, a decongestant, a deodorant, antiseptic, and …
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Okay, you NEED to check out our #WCW this week : UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi. This girl has basically broken the internet with her Michael Jackson floor routine. And yes, there is moonwalking.
There are many benefits to attending a women’s only college. Many female students who were apprehensive about attending a women’s college later reported that they appreciated the academic, social, and psychological advantages. They also realized that they believed some myths about women’s colleges which were actually not true. Benefits of a Women’s College …
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Whether you want to slash time from your makeup routine in the running or simply want to look your best 24/7, permanent makeup may be a good option for you. It is a quick and relatively painless way to enhance your natural features. Learn more about it below. What is Permanent Makeup? Permanent makeup is …
Name: Ali Driesman Company & Position: Co-Founder, Marketing & Customer Experience at Armoire Tampon Tribe mashup: 4 reg / 8 super / 4 superplus What was your first job? How did it shape what you’re doing now? My first job in college was Student Brand Ambassador at Red Bull. I was enticed by the promise …
Get your Labor Day festival wear ready. If you don’t have anything planned yet, you’re going to want to find something to do soon because the holiday will be here before you know it. If you’re up for some fun, you’ll want to check out events in your area. If you’re willing to take a …
With summer coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter music festivals. After all, there’s plenty to choose from, right? So, how do you know which ones to go to? Do you ask your friends what they’re planning on attending? Or, do you scope out the bands to see who …
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If you’re a music festival lover, you know how bummed out you get when you can’t make it to see some of your favorite bands play live. Being sick is the pits especially when it interferes with the things you love to do. That’s why your health is of utmost importance. Without it, traveling to …
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Great skin starts from within. The foods and drinks that you choose to nourish your body have a cleansing effect. Water as well as many fruits and vegetables flush toxins from your body so you’re left with smoother, healthier skin. Say goodbye to blackheads, whiteheads, and dry patches while saying “Hello!” to cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes, …
Feeling blue is inevitable. There will be times in your life when things feel more challenging. You’ll rely heavily on your coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques during these times of change. You may even notice that you start to feel irritable and moody around the same time each month due to your menstrual cycle. Rather …
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So, you want to start eating healthier but you’re not sure where to start. You’re not alone in your journey. Many people aren’t the nutritional know-it-alls they’d like to be. If you don’t know how different organic produce are because the only vegetables you eat come in a can, never fear! You’ve got to start …
Living a balanced life remains a priority for you. After all, it’s the key to your happiness, right? Practicing what you preach becomes effortless over time which leads to greater overall satisfaction with where you are and what you’re doing with your time. To keep those good vibes flowing, you can protect yourself from negativity …
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“No matter where you are currently at in your life right now, it helps to remember that nothing (meaning no thing) will ever stay the same. You are a transformational being.” – Sarah Prout, Master Manifestor All that is standing in the way of your dreams is you. The Universe is abundant and …
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As the cold weather settles in, staying snuggled up in your comfortable house around the clock may be tempting, but it’s not very realistic. So when you come back inside from work, running errands or a quick snowball war with the kids, you’ll need some easy ways to warm up. Heat yourself from the inside …
With the New Year picking up pace faster than a speeding bullet, applying the myriad of life changes that we had planned to make ourselves awesome in the New Year can often be a daunting task. Applying a few simple sideways shifts is a great compromise and can actually be all you need as you …
5 Ways To Create Healthy Days Ring in the New Year with a resolution that you can stick with. Contrary to popular belief, overall health is more than just being free of disease or chronic illness. Other factors, such as access to fresh foods, neighborhood walkability and public safety, to name a few, can help …