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The Mojave Desert in Autumn
The Mojave desert in the autumn afternoon, a bright ray of light pierces through clouds over the mountains and shines on a stand of joshua trees.
The most beautiful place in the high desert and the best place to stay.
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Pipes Canyon in the Mojave Desert, nestled in the desert mountains north of Palm Springs is a unique treasure of the high desert. It's off the beaten path of the route to Joshua Tree, and remains a secluded outpost of horse ranches, cabins, volcanic mesas, rugged boulder outcroppings, and feels a world away from the Coachella Valley which is only about a half an hour down the road. We were lucky enough to stay in the Black Lava Lodge, a recently built cabin in Pipes Canyon sitting at the base of the Black Lava Butte, which is a part of...
How to Survive an Extreme Heat Wave.
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With the scorching heat wave upon us in the American Southwest desert-dwellers pay the price for the near-perfect weather we enjoy the rest of the year. It’s possible to survive this sort of heat, but it’s essential to recognize it for the potential threat that it is and adapt accordingly.
Philosophy of Natural Skincare: End the irritation and allergies; safeguard your body from toxic, carcinogenic chemicals.
Toxic, irritating, and carcinogenic chemicals are found in most common cosmetics, hair care, and bath and body products. Removing these harmful substances from your daily routines will allow your skin, hair, and nails to reveal their optimal state.
Optimal Natural Skincare Regimen
A natural skincare regimen, free from irritating and toxic chemicals will reveal a glowing, radiant; “juicy” look to your skin. These are the step-by-step instructions for the regimen that I suggest using natural, plant-based botanical products to cultivate beautiful skin and hair.