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Oh, Christmas tree! Why pines make ya feel oh-so good
The essential oils present in evergreens like balsam, silver fir, spruce and other pine trees have stress-relieving properties. Taking a stroll through a Christmas tree farm can soothe your nerves in seconds, but so can parking it by your own tree. Inhale deeply, hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale slowly.
No tree in sight? No worries! Head to a health food store and pick up some pine-derived essential oils. A quick whiff, a few drops on your pillow or a steaming-hot towel to place over your face will bust your holiday stress in no time flat.
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Enter your nature girl era 🌸
The best way to escape the stress of the holidays? Snag our enchanting new Bestie Book Club pick, Greenwild (plus the sequel!) and get inspired to reconnect with Mother Nature. Click HERE to check out the book and read along with us!
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This guided journal is packed full of uplifting quotes, positive affirmations and writing prompts to get your girl going on her self-discovery journey (and, hey, we all know starting is the hardest part!). Complete with beautiful illustrations plus mini bios of inspiring Black women who've paved the way, it's basically the blueprint for manifesting the best year yet. Enter to win here!
