As Julia Child once said, "The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude." If there is one thing 2020 has taught me, it's that we all need to laugh a little more, love a little harder, care about those in need, and have a what-the-hell attitude towards those that disagree. A year ago today, we had just moved into our Long Island apartment. Little did I know what the next few months had in store for me. Going through the daily motions while in the height of the pandemic, I knew I needed a change for myself and my small business. I reflected on my past, drew out how I wanted to grow, and...
Have you ever walked into a kitchen and said "Wow it smells GREAT in here!"? We're bringing your favorite kitchen scents right to your door! You can forget about messy kitchens or cleaning up the dishes, pots, and pans. We've got you covered with our bubbly treats that keep you clean. Our brand is more than just products, it's a lifestyle! All of our products are handmade and cruelty-free, using vegan ingredients sourced from women-owned and small businesses. It's our mission to fight hunger by teaming up with local food banks and soup kitchens to help keep our communities fed, and by donating 3% of our profits to local, national, and global organizations. Without further adieu, let me introduce to you... Treating...
As we count down the final days of Beauty and the Body, I'm so excited to share our new name and our new philanthropic mission of bringing food to the table! What do I mean by bringing food to the table? Every day, millions of people go without the basic necessities of food and water in our own backyards. Feeding America reports 1 in 9 Americans are currently experiencing food insecurity. That's more than 54 million people nationwide. Men, women, and children throughout our country go for days, even weeks without food. Unfortunately, many who do experience food insecurity may not qualify for federal assistance. Food insecurity only worsened due to job loss, school closures, and other socioeconomic impacts of this year's COVID-19 pandemic. Many people who were...
Welcome to the first of many Transparent Tuesday's! While it may be 11:29 pm est while I am writing this, it is still Tuesday! (Even if this does get sent out Wednesday!) I know you are probably thinking, it's September 2nd and the name Beauty and the Body still exists, I thought I would have known by now! Well friend, let me tell you a little story and explain how the best things in life are worth waiting for. Once upon a time, (a few years back), I had this grand idea to start Beauty and the Body, LLC. I was so gung-ho about it, over the moon filled with joy. My intentions were to build an empire of a luxurious holistic products and...