Winter is the time when our skin needs the most nourishing as we attempt to counter harsh winds and low temps, so we thought who better to catch up with than the eco-friendly bath and beauty company, Organic Bath Co.? Gianne Doherty, one half of the Organic Bath Co. duo, shared with us her experience of starting her own company with her beau, her daily beauty routine, and why it's important as a female to pamper yourself.
Read MoreSure, you moisturize night and day, exfoliate, maybe even use a humidifier, but winter still does brutal things to your skin. Have no fear, this is where Skoah comes in to the rescue! The Vancouver-based spa has three footprints in Boston, and we were lucky enough to try it out last month.
Read MoreAround the Hub
Cambridge could become the largest east coast city to ban plastic shopping bags. Hey, we love carrying around cute totes instead anyway!
Get the dets on all those protests going on in Boston. It is always good to be in the know.
Read MoreWhether you're hosting a holiday party, Christmas dinner, NYE cocktails, or just attending events and haven't had time to clean your own apartment, take a few minutes over the next couple weeks to do a mini deep clean. If "mini deep clean" sounds like an oxymoron to you, have no fear, we have some #JUGsApproved lazy girl cleaning tricks and tips for ya!
Read More1. Bully Boy American Straight Whiskey
Whiskey is the go-to drink for rugged lumbersexuals, so they will definitely appreciate receiving a nice bottle for their liquor cabinet - or to drink right then. This specific whiskey is a great gift for Boston-based lumbersexuals since Bully Boy is distilled right here in the city ...
Read MoreToday for our Daily Read I’m sharing one of my oldest and most favorite business resources, Design*Sponge’s Biz Ladies column. If you have your own blog, company, or wear many hats at work, Biz Ladies is an excellent resource for doing it all yourself. The column covers topics ranging from trade marking your brand, pricing your services, marketing and content strategies to the nitty gritty basics HTML and CSS for your website. It also features one of our favorite things – interviews with other successful women who have their own cool companies!
Read MoreHappy Monday! How was everyone's weekend? Have you picked up your Christmas tree yet? I bought a tabletop-sized pine and it is nice and low-maintenance, the perfect amount of holiday cheer without dealing with the mess it can bring! Here are some updates for your week:
Read MoreFirst off, what IS "health goth?"
Health Goth (noun): A fashion trend mixing modern gothic sensibilities with futuristic sportswear, according to Marie Claire. The style could be compared to that of street goth, goth ninja or cyberpunk. The goal, apparently, is to encourage goth people to be more active. Or to make fashionable gym-goers dress more goth, depending on who you ask. - Marie Claire
Read MoreToday, I'm presenting the resource for all of your travel needs! For it A-L-L, Manhattanite Hitha Palepu is your girl. Between packing list recommendations, to her travel tips (including using a carry-on for any trip less than 3 weeks, for real!), Hitha's blog is one you need to bookmark today and reference before any trip...
Read MoreThis month we tackled a popular favorite - The Vacationers by Emma Straub. We got the vibe that a lot of people loved this book. Was it just because it was short - or do people have some deeper reasons for enjoying this title? Let's find out.
Read MoreSince most of our apartments don't have kitchens capable of cooking a family size Thanksgiving meal, we return home for the festivities and once again become the guests of our parents. But what happens when our parents want to come into the city and be our guests? If you're like me, a twenty-something's apartment does NOT have room for anyone looking fresh linens, let alone an extra queen bed. So where do we point our parents when they want to stay in the city? I've got your go-to list. And, bonus, most of these hotels you'll probably want to spend a night or two in as well, if your parents will let you!
Read MoreI know, I know, Thanksgiving isn't here yet, but who can resist scoping out holiday items until Friday? Before we start rolling out the gift guides (stay tuned for that weekly series!), here is an installment of my latest obsessions, most of which relate to
Read MoreGIVING THANKS
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is already this week? It is one of our favorite holidays because it gives us extra time to spend with friends and family, and of course provides us with an annual excuse to pig out. This year, like many before, we have a lot to be thankful for, but it is sometimes hard to figure out how to express gratitude. Here are some JUGS-approved articles to get your mind right for Thanksgiving:
Read MoreOn Wednesday night Meredith and I attended Ladies Lounge at General Assembly which featured Eventbrite Boston's Senior Marketing Manager, Sara Steele-Rogers, and Bash Studio founder, Katheryn Yee. The two were brought together to speak on the theme celebration, and reminded us how important it is not only to market our events, but make them memorable.
So, in keeping with the celebration theme, I thought what better thing to talk about on a November Friday than more upcoming holiday events! Taking Sara's advice, I perused Eventbrite (which is also fantastic website to search for events, not just host your own) and within minutes gathered our top picks for the "must-attend" holiday events in the area. Here are our picks, including one for this evening:
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