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Here are my favorite cruelty-free and vegan summer beauty products that will leave you feeling and looking your best during any hot summer day.

A simple guide to living a Plastic-Free July in your home with budget-friendly swaps.

Slow morning walks, reading outdoors, digital boundaries, and seasonal wellness habits.

There's nothing quite like drawing in a deep and steady breath through your nose and enjoying that soothing scent that only God's great ocean provides. Fresh, briny, crisp, with notes of algae that are slightly sulfurous. Haaaah! I'll share a secret with you... after working on the beach for a few years in my 20's, I've sadly gone nose blind to the smell of the ocean. Now that I live in the countryside and rarely visit the coast, I do occasionally catch its scent, and it fill

Have you ever stopped to think if your pet's products and food are cruelty free? If you are only just asking yourself this question, don't be ashamed. Admittedly, I started wondering if my dog's shampoo and conditioner were cruelty free back in 2020; three years after I began my cruelty free journey. Then in 2024, I discovered that Pet Food is also a product that is "tested" on animals - which left me confused and disappointed; disappointed in myself for not knowing sooner, d

If you are sitting next to a window or have access to an outdoor space right now, let's do a little exercise. What do you see - a green lawn, blue sky, rain clouds, birds, flowers, squirls, mountains? What do you hear - birds chirping, the wind flowing through the leaves, a neighbor's dog, a bee buzzing, the river flowing? This is done best with your eyes closed. What do you smell - the ocean, a fragrant bloom, fresh cut grass, pine? Feel free to comment on this exercise belo

This post is in celebration of the 6 years A Modern Ladybug has been advocating for the planet, its animals and for you.

Life doesn't always look the way we imaged it when we were younger. This is a feeling I know all too well. Feeling like you're waiting Feeling unseen Feeling alone Feeling stagnant Feeling unaccomplished Feeling inadequate Sometimes, we can feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, the pressures of society, and the guilt of not having been able to tackle or achieve it all. The reality is - we are just human. We are compassionate women trying to live intentionally with ba

Begin your new year with cruelty-free alternatives and an achievable wellness plan.

Sustainable and Cruelty-Free alternatives for cozy Thanksgiving that is kind to you, your home, and Turkeys.

Spooky yet Sustainable Halloween ideas for indoor and outdoor decor, eco-friendly customes, cruelty-free makeup, and healthy halloween treats.

Simple swaps to transition your home and cosmetics into the Fall season with Cruelty-Free and Sustainable alternatives.

Hallo! Wie geht es dir heute? That's German for - Hello! How are you today? When you travel, keep in mind that you are the visitor; you...

Neuschwanstein Castle It's funny how manifestations work, right? Ever since last year, I've been saying "we (my husband and I) are going...

Happy 2025!…Maybe? Do you already find yourself saying that 2025 is off to a rough start? Are you feeling a little anxious about what’s...

Happy Christmas Eve! We're less than 24 hours away from Christmas and I know that there are still some individuals who are doing last minute shopping. Instead of prepping the house for the arrival of family and friends, or getting ready to visit family or friends, some people are thinking hard while driving around or searching the web for a last-minute gift. No judgment here! I've absolutely done that myself in the past. Admittedly, online shopping and [childrens] Christmas G

The life of an entrepreneur may sound like the ultimate "girl boss" dream career, and it is (in my opinion). But it is certainly not an...

Tell your pits to cool down, because we are about to dive into how to keep them fresh all summer long. If you have not yet read the part...

The heat is officially on in Florida. Temperatures are starting to reach the 90's and it's not even June yet. Warmer days call for...

This spring, our outdoor living space has come to life like never before. It is popping with bright colors, tasty treats, and little buzzing friends. Admittedly, I cannot take any of the credit since I actually do not have a green thumb. My husband is the gardener who is responsible for all the plants in our garden. When the weather is nice though, I feel compelled to partake in some gardening activities. Today, we are sharing what we have learned from our little piece of ear