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Cocoyo by GT’s Living Foods

Lydia S

I spotted this at my local Fresh Thyme and decided to give it a whirl. WHAT IS IT: Cocoyo by GT’s Living Foods is a Dairy-Free Coconut Probiotic Yogurt. I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into when I first tried this, I wish I had read the label. You go in thinking, okay, dairy-free coconut yogurt, sounds good. I tasted it and thought I absolutely hated it. You get a coconut flavor paired with a intense effervescence and an almost spoiled taste. I read the label – they warn you. After a few more bites, and a day … Continue reading Cocoyo by GT’s Living Foods

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Redi-Box

Lydia S

I’ve moved! Hence, the hiatus. This move was very tough in trying to stay low waste. I hate using cardboard boxes, so I took to the internet to find the best reusable option. In Chicago, the best option was Redi-Box. I can’t say enough about how easy this process was. WHAT IS IT: Redi-Box is a box rental company in the Chicagoland area. You choose your apartment/home size (how many bedrooms), and they suggest the correct amount of boxes for you (mine was 30, and I have to say they had it just about right). They drop off your boxes, … Continue reading Redi-Box

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The MakeUp Eraser

Lydia S

WHAT IT IS: The MakeUp Eraser is a cloth that effectively gets rid of ALL OF YOUR MAKE UP with JUST water. No joke, I couldn’t believe it either. This microfiber cloth is reusable and machine washable. WHY IT’S GOOD FOR YOU: I was a disposable makeup wipe user for probably over a decade. Often times, my skin became irritated and sensitive. The majority of make up wipes are packed with chemicals, the main issue being the fragrance they add to the wipes. The MakeUp Eraser eliminates any chemical use on your face, and gets rid of all of your … Continue reading The MakeUp Eraser