Happy Labor Day! It’s the unofficial last weekend of summertime in the Northern hemisphere as schools start back up and temps begin to drop! Although it is sad to soon retire the flip flops, there is so much that fall offers: apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes… Here in New England, we’re blessed with…
Looking for an alternative to your regular granulated sugar? Our latest new product line addition could be for you! We’re happy to announce we are now offering Organic Turbinado Sugar. In the US, it’s often branded as “raw” sugar—which isn’t actually accurate marketing by the true definition of “raw,” as this material certainly goes through…
World Humanitarian Day was recognized yesterday to pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who have lost their lives or been injured in their line of work, and to honor the workers who continue to work in increasingly dangerous environments. On August 19th 2003, a bomb attack targeted the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. This attack…
Shopping for a particular item and see that it’s tagged as COSMOS-Compliant? Some may wonder, what does this mean? Well, we are here to educate and offer two new products that meet the criteria! Our new Shampoo and Lotion bases from Stephenson are now available and both are Cosmos Compliant. They’re replacing our previously offered…
Stress, one of the biggest and sneakiest causes of many physical ailments! It leads to muscle tension, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, and certainly doesn’t do the heart any favors. Everyone can benefit from adopting a routine that naturally reduces your stress levels, taking time for yourself, and your health. Popular methods include baths, meditation, reading, connecting…
Palm oil production makes up about one-third of oils produced from crops. This edible, skin-safe oil is an ingredient used largely in the food, personal care, and biofuel industries. It’s extremely versatile, odorless, and colorless—and a small amount of the plant yields a large amount of oil! Like other highly-consumed commodities, however, its production is…
On August 8th, this all-natural cannabinoid will be recognized for all it has to offer! The Hemp plant, having the botanical name Cannabis sativa, is an exceptional herbaceous plant that has been used in a wide variety of applications in everything from the food and beverage industry to cosmetics and personal health. Although cultivation has…
When it comes to nutritional supplements, fish oils are one of the most popular and commonly discussed! Full of omega-3 essential fatty acids that humans can’t naturally produce, we carry a wide variety of oils sourced from different marine life organisms and one of these frontrunner products is Salmon Oil. We have previously carried Salmon…
Happy August! We are now in the home stretch of hot sunny days here in the Northern Hemisphere. Some of us may be hoping to squeeze in some last minute summer activities such as swimming at the beach or soaking up the sun poolside. Before you know it, kids will return to school, tan lines…
On July 31st the nation will celebrate National Avocado Day, an unofficial holiday crafted by Model Meals to create awareness of the numerous resources this amazing fruit has to offer. It is said that the avocado has been around since the ancient Aztecs, who made use of it by enriching their skin with face masks….
Which exotic fruit is a great additive to smoothies, desserts, salsas, or simply considered a highly prized melon by itself? July 22nd is National Mango Day, so we’re talking about mangoes! An edible stone fruit native to the south and southeastern Asian region, this sweet fruit is perhaps more than 5,000 years old. While we…
Rice: one of humanity’s oldest domesticated crops. It is believed it was first cultivated by the people of the Yangtze River basin as long as 13,500 years ago. Today, it’s the third-most produced agricultural commodity and one of the most consumed staple foods. The rice plant is milled, removing the outer husk to create brown…