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Wearing sunscreen daily is one of the most important things you can do for your skin, that is for certain. However, recent studies and a mass recall have made the process of choosing which brand to go with much more confusing.  When we set out to find a new sunscreen to carry at our Woo flagship, we set out to do some extensive research & product testing before we landed one that would make us proud.  Our main criteria was that it needed to be effective, made with only clean ingredients, would be smooth on your skin and invisible. Here's what we learned and which...

It's too hot to do anything in August. This is a playlist for lounging, the ideal pastime for the lazy, long days of late summer. Whether you're spending a day on the beach or avoiding the outdoors completely, enjoy the last bit of summer in repose.     

Happy July! Summer is in full swing and we're feeling good, so we thought we'd spread the good vibes by sharing some music that sounds like summer. Scroll down to listen to our picks for the month. Consider this our contribution to your next barbeque, picnic, or road trip.       

The day after Christmas we set out for much needed 3 week change of scenery.  We had our sights set on heading to Kauai but at the time due to Covid numbers rising, the island of Kauai was closed to all travel.  We considered switching gears and heading to Costa Rica but (after discovering one soon-to-expire passport) ended up heading to Oahu.  Two weeks after we arrived in Hawaii, Kauai opened to inter-island travel and with our family of negative covid tests we jumped at the opportunity to get over to Kauai.  It was the most unusual of times, locals were weary of any...

Finally with the reopening of businesses and the easing of restrictions, I've caught a breath and have spent some time reflecting on this most unusual year. In a nutshell, this is how it started for us: March 13th, 2020 -  The topic of every conversation was coronavirus. Things were shutting down, everyone was on edge and hospitals were filling up. My very wise, well researched friend Robyn, the wellness hacker was my sounding board and we would discuss all the conflicting articles about the efficacy and philosophy of wearing masks. She was ahead of the curve, elbow bumping in February 2020 long before distancing was on anyones...