May 28, 2020
The eyes have it! Our friends at Olive + M know how to treat the delicate area around your eyes with their Eye Serum. In a sleek looking, frosted glass bottle with easy-to-use eye dropper applicator, this thin oil is formulated with a base of 4 key plant-based oils: olive, avocado, cucumber seed, and carrot […]
May 27, 2020
Exactly what Rosie the Riveter would wear today! Our friends at Dovetail Workwear make products that work as hard as you do. As their name hints, workwear, is a collection of specially designed tops and bottoms that have been extensively field tested on real women in the manual labor, outdoor, and artistic industries. Form meets function […]
May 26, 2020
Plastic free, sustainable beauty. With Bottle None you can avoid the waste of bottles when it comes to shampoo and conditioner. Their solid shampoos and conditioners are formulated with all natural extracts and oils, avoiding the bad stuff like harsh surfactants, sulphates, phthalates, and formaldehyde, and best of all, there’s no bottle pollution to contribute […]
May 22, 2020
Visit the great outdoors…gradually and safely! In accordance with CDC and government guidelines, some of the 419 National Parks are reopening (like Joshua Tree National Park, pictured above). Yippee! With warm weather and summer approaching, we’re all anxious to get out and explore nature. To ensure everyone’s safety and health, there are some restrictions and […]
May 21, 2020
Such a cute little box and so practical! The Expanded Double Bento Box from the folks at Takenaka is just what you need to elevate your meal on your next camping trip or bring some joy to your everyday (home) office lunch. Made in Japan by a company that has been producing these beautiful, traditional […]
May 20, 2020
Camomile isn’t just for tea! Our friends at Herbacin have a Foot Cream that takes advantage of the soothing and healing powers of the camomile flower. They have taken the natural oils from the camomile plant and combined them with sweet almond oil, avocado, carnosine, and vitamin E to help regenerate, strengthen, and increase the […]
May 19, 2020
The liquid gold of the Caribbean! Specifically, it’s the Haitian Black Castor Oil that’s the secret (well, maybe not so secret!) ingredient in the Kreyol Essence products. The Haitian Mango Lori’s Dream Body Set includes Haitian Black Castor Oil in Mango, Papaya, and Coconut, plus a Body Wash and a Cleansing Soap Bar both in […]
May 18, 2020
Here comes the sun! So it’s time to be especially vigilant about protecting your skin, and our friends at Unsun have an award winning Mineral Tinted Sunscreen that will have you covered (hee hee, pun intended!). You’ll recall that mineral-based sunscreens provide a physical barrier to block the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays from […]
May 15, 2020
Waterfront dining while maintaining social distancing! The folks at the Mediamatic ETEN, a vegan restaurant in Amsterdam, have taken an innovative approach to the changes that this pandemic has brought on. In hopes of keeping their diners safe and well fed, they have constructed small, two-person greenhouses along their waterfront for diners to enjoy a […]
May 14, 2020
Every TrailblazerGirl needs a little glamour in her life, and what better way to do this than to brush a little color on her nails. Yes, we’ve found a nail polish that this designed for us active ladies! Our friends at Rugged Beauty offer nail polish in cool square bottles in a plethora of colors […]
May 13, 2020
Let’s have some Good. Clean. Fun. with Better Natured haircare products! Better Natured promises that there are no secret ingredients. Just clean formulas that are clearly labeled noting ingredients that are 86% to 99% naturally-derived with the minimum amount (1% to 14%) of synthetic ingredients to ensure stability in texture, fragrance, and performance. You won’t find any […]
May 12, 2020
Clean up your act! With SneakERASERS, you can have fresh, clean looking sneakers with a swipe. These round sponge-like discs have a white side that works on the midsoles and logo and design details of your shoes, removing grass stains, scruff marks, and trail grime, and an orange side to wipe away any residue. Depending […]
May 11, 2020
The ingredients read almost like offerings from a fancy restaurant menu…but they are actually key ingredients in some of the skincare products from our friends at LOLI! Chamomile, lavender, matcha, papaya, apricot oil, and coconut milk are just some of the responsibly sourced, food grade ingredients found in the LOLI Chamomile Lavender Water, Matcha Coconut […]
May 7, 2020
Superior shoes for hitting the trails! Soon, we’ll all be able to get out and enjoy fresh air and trail running, and our friends at La Sportiva have your covered. Their Helios III is the latest iteration of their popular Helios shoes that will have you jumping (or should we say, running!) for joy on […]
May 6, 2020
Harnessing the power of plants! Our friends at Mindful Mixtures take botanicals and formulate products that treat pain and inflammation, promote sleep, boost mood and are great tools for relaxation. The Sporting Life is a must-have dynamic duo for all your TrailblazerGirl aches and pains. Ache is a convenient roll-on oil that blends arnica, frankincense […]
May 5, 2020
Keep the bugs away and support a praiseworthy cause. Thistle Farms Natural Bug Spray is so much more than just an effective natural insect repellent. Sure, the deet-free formula with organic rose geranium, spearmint, lemongrass, and peppermint oils, smells nice and will keep those pesky mosquitos and other annoying insects away, but it also is produced […]
May 4, 2020
Sliding’s fun on the slopes or in the park but not when it comes to your sunglasses! Fortunately, there’s Nerdwax to the rescue! This thin tube looks a bit like a lip balm and works similarly by twisting it counter-clockwise to expose the beeswax and coconut oil formulation. Apply it directly to the nosepad area […]
May 1, 2020
Create your own safari vacation! With Africam, you can visit the African bush from the comfort of your home computer. Eight live cameras set up across Africa in locations such as the Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa and the Nkorho Bush Lodge, located in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, showcase the amazing wildlife on […]
April 30, 2020
As promised, here’s the soon-to-be-released product from our friends at LastObject…LastTissue! Cutely described as “if a Kleenex pack and a handkerchief had a baby”, each LastTissue pack contains six cloth “tissues” that can be reused over 480 times each. The tissues are made out of 100% organic cotton, and the colorful case is designed out of […]
April 30, 2020
No more single-use products! Our friends at LastObject are on a mission to create sustainable alternatives to household singe-use items so that we have a better world with less waste and less CO2 emissions from production and transportation, as well as be more thoughtful in how we spend our resources. Their first product out the door […]
April 29, 2020
Have a phone? Of course you do! Then you must remember our friends at Kenu who we introduced you to several years ago with their bevy of products that make life with your phone easier and better. We just discovered their BingeBank, a power bank that can charge up to three devices simultaneously. Yes, the […]
April 28, 2020
They’re indispensable, but we always seem to be misplacing them. We’re talking about hair ties. Yes, so handy to keep your hair off your neck as you’re doing your morning run or out of your eyes as you hike up those mountain trails. The folks at Terra Ties have a green (as in eco-friendly!) choice […]
April 27, 2020
Avoid the waste! Our friends at Pale Blue have taken an item that we use all the time and made it more green (or maybe we should say more Pale Blue!). Their rechargeable lithium batteries come in a variety of sizes: AA, AAA, D, and 9 volt. Each battery has a micro USB port and […]
April 24, 2020
Spring has sprung and that means the tulips are in bloom! Though we can’t travel to the Netherland to visit Keukenhof, (we introduced you to this massive flower park last year) you can take a virtual tour of this beautiful garden every day from the comfort of your home. New videos will be posted throughout […]