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Clean Eating
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that around 48 million people every year get sick from eating contaminated food....

Caroline Ranoia
May 4, 20222 min read


In a mood? Which Essential Oil will work best for you (and your mood)
Did you know that our moods can be affected by simply smelling an essential oil? Scnts send a message to the brain, triggering a specific...

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 20, 20222 min read


The Sunny Sunflower
Ahh the sunflower, known for its happiness, loyalty, adoration, peace, honesty and longevity it has the power to make people happy. For...

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 16, 20223 min read


The Lure of Capri, right in your kitchen
What is it about little sun drenched villages that seem to make life so irresistible? Capri, Italy should be on your bucket list of to...

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 8, 20221 min read


The Spring Spruce
Allergies are not my friend. I’ve suffered and endured since I was a child. One of my biggest nemesis is the dust mite. Yes, this ugly...

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 4, 20222 min read


It's in the bag
The New Jersey bag ban is almost here. Get prepared. In just a few weeks, New Jersey will ban single-use plastic bags in most instances,...

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 30, 20222 min read


The Art of Missing
Walking Oliver tonight there was a scent in the air, the scent of spring, even maybe a hint of summer. The ocean, the bay, water, sand,...

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 27, 20222 min read


Personal Plots
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade....

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 27, 20223 min read


The What Ifs vs. The Why Nots
My coffee mug is filled with the best Jamaican coffee in the universe. My hands are cupped around the warm mug offering comfort on this...

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 27, 20224 min read


Ditch the store bought dryer sheets and make your own
The scent spilling out of the vent that was connected to my former neighbors dryer would make my stomach turn - literally. Every Sunday...

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 25, 20222 min read


The word chores...
As a kid my chores were everything from ironing to cleaning base boards. We were given chores like cleaning our rooms, dusting, cleaning...

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 17, 20222 min read


The risk of an entrepreneur. Love, passion, patience and trust.
It's so hard to imagine that this little shop has been going strong since 1997. This year marks the 25th anniversary. Should I be getting...

Caroline Ranoia
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Creating a community
There are many reasons for nurturing a community. Back in the day, when my life was the usual 9 to “whenever I was done,” it seemed like...

Caroline Ranoia
Oct 20, 20212 min read


Small steps in creating a more sustainable lifestyle
We use more plastic in our homes than we likely realize: almost every bath and body product comes in disposable plastic bottles and jars...

Caroline Ranoia
May 17, 20213 min read


The Qurantine Love Project
Maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the daily onslaught of news regarding the pandemic. Maybe you’ve stopped listening or...

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 8, 20204 min read


6 Tips for a Calming Quarantine
When life feels overwhelming, don't let your personal space overwhelm you either.

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Corona-virus preventative measures
Be kind, stay safe and if you need anything we will ship it out immediately.

Caroline Ranoia
Mar 20, 20201 min read


Soap bars on the rise
Often in the summer I hear customers wanting body wash instead of a bar of soap but did you know that soap bars being purchased are on...

Caroline Ranoia
Feb 22, 20201 min read


Raise the Bar Challenge
Do you know how this challenge started? Raise the Bar Challenge was created to honor my beloved “Jack.” Jack was my dog that I rescued...

Caroline Ranoia
Jan 10, 20205 min read


It's not always about the soap
It’s tough being a small business these days, there is so much technology to learn that is in constant motion and constantly changing....

Caroline Ranoia
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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