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4 Practical Steps for Adding Self-Care to Your Life Life gets busy. When we are overwhelmed—struggling to balance work and time with family and friends—we often forget to take time for ourselves. But self-care is a necessity for a high quality of life and overall well-being. Not only can self-care help prevent future problems with our mental health and relationships, but it can also increase our happiness and productivity in the present. The key is to start with baby steps and grow as you go. Here are 4 steps to get you started:   Take steps to reduce stress  With...

When I first embarked on my mission to create a line of candles for Choiselle, I knew that it needed to be made with the best possible ingredients. My attention was first directed towards soy wax as it was considered to be the best compared to paraffin and beeswax.  Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, coal or oil shale and is not sustainable or environmentally friendly. Beeswax doesn't carry scent well and isn't sustainable. Soy wax was a great alternative that burned cleaner and was considered sustainable...until now. I recently stumbled upon coconut wax and I love it. Coconut wax is...