Hello, Beautiful!

Sleep in Heavenly Peace . . . slee-eep in Heavenly Peeeeace!

Speaking of Christmas songs . . . I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner – eek, it’s Christmas Eve eve – literally just a few days away! I’m sipping coffee out of a Target mug that says “Beary Christmas” while Mariah Carey belts out “All I Want For Christmas is You” and I’ve gotta say . . . the 60ish degree weather we’ve been experiencing lately in the Carolinas isn’t going to cramp my Christmas style at all.

The back and forth with all this weather lately has really done a number on my skin, though, ya’ll. I don’t know WHAT’S going on with “December” this year, but even the palms of my hands are incredibly dry, and I’ve never really been particularly prone to dry skin, so I can only assume it’s all global warming mixed with surprise freezes we’ve had this December in the Carolinas. Whatever it is, it leaves my skin wanting, in desperate need of replenishing so the hubs will keep snuggling me all Winter long.

That’s where Sophia’s Naturals comes in, a brand I’m so grateful to have found through the magic of Instagram! I’ve been following along with Sophia’s Naturals on Insta for a while, always admiring their warm and friendly posts, their beautiful packaging, and of course the fact that it’s a family + small business in the heart of Jonesboro, Georgia.

I love Sophia’s Nautrals Body, Soul & Mind Collection because it reminds me – on the box, literally – to “Remember To Take A Moment For You Everyday!” I love that! Any of Sophia’s Naturals gift collections would make the perfect gift for your girls or your mom because it comes with a set of 3 full-sized items . . . complete with enclosed tips to help you relax and enjoy your Sophia’s Naturals experience!

I really appreciate the little details that go into creating a product, especially since I run a blog and an Etsy shop. It’s hard work to create something that feels so unique, sincere, and specially made with love once held in a customer’s hands, but that’s exactly what the Evans Family has done with their brand.

Each little detail, from the font to the words written with it, has its own lovely touch and purpose. The inside of the product packaging is even more beautiful than the outside, with the sweetest Self Care Tips Included:

Select Your Favorite Cleanse Bar. Lather & Enjoy!
Select Your Favorite Relaxing Soak & Tranquility Soy Candle. Prepare a Warm Bath & Add Soaking Salts. Next, Take Your Candle & Light it to Let Your Aromatherapy Experience Begin!
Select Your Favorite Replenish Lotion or Oil & Apply to Your Skin. Repeat the Next Day or Night!

Another reminder about the importance of quiet and tranquility is included inside the crisp white packaging with stunning black accents:

“Life can be both busy & stressful. Taking time for you is vital for both your physical and mental health. Experts recommend taking a soothing shower or bath to help relieve stress & prepare for a good night’s rest or for the day.” -APA Chronic Stress Tips, 2017

Real Talk:

There are way too many products out there with pretty packaging, and not enough pretty ingredients inside. Even brands that promise not to use bad-for-you ingredients – even those that go to the trouble of creating no-no, or bad, products lists – still occasionally use those products. It’s hard so hard to separate the truly good brands from the secretly naughty when there are just so many corporate powerhouses out there using pretty packaging and obnoxious marketing to make a statement these companies just aren’t always living up to.

That’s why I’m truly so thankful to have found Sophia’s Naturals, a truly Vegan, All Natural, Cruelty-Free skincare company. Their Instagram page – which is a must-follow feed of gorgeous products, HERE! – has a direct link to their WEBSITE (<– click!) where you can order products lovingly made by a real family with their own hands, right here in the good ole USA. That’s what I’m talking about! 🙂 There’s nothing better than supporting a family business, because with each and every sale a real person does an actual little happy dance!

I loooove that the ingredients are all right there on the front of the label, nothing to hide! The Peace Vegan Bath Soak is made with dead sea salt, while the Peace Vegan Soap is made with coconut milk, and the Peace Vegan Body Lotion (or Step 3, above) is made with Shea butter. Be sure to check out the Body, Soul & Mind Collection and so many more incredibly Vegan and Cruelty-Free products at www.SophiasNaturals.com!

Be sure to spread some love this holiday season by giving the gift of relaxation and peace to your loved ones, and feel all the feels of supporting a family business based out of Jonesboro, Georgia in the process. If you need a last-minute holiday gift, be sure to keep the Evans Family and their gorgeous assortments in mind!

Leave me a comment with your favorite way to wind down and relax over the Holiday Break! I hope you’re all enjoying some much-needed time with those you love, recharging soul over the Holiday Weekend. 🙂

Since I started editing this post, the day has progressed from morning to lunchtime, so it’s time to pop the Prosecco and watch a Christmas movie!