New Year, (Even) Better You

It's a new year: what does that mean to you? Do you set resolutions? Do you dream about what the year could hold? Do you celebrate? How are you going to make 2018 amazing?

Self-Care with Crystals

Crystals can be a great addition to - or starting point for - self-care! There are a number of ways that you can incorporate the beauty, function, and energy of crystals into your self-care rout...

Crystal Basics: Types of Quartz Crystals Explained

Quartz is easily recognizable as a white (opaque) or clear (translucent) crystal that is often found in clusters of points, tumbled or raw chunks, or cut into various shapes. But did you know th...

Smoke Cleansing & Space Clearing

Have you ever wondered about how or why to "clear" your space or your crystals? Let's look at some of the reasons why you might want to, and a few easy ways you can!

Aura and Other Treated Crystals: Why I Love Them (Now)

I haven't always loved treated crystals. In fact, for a long time, I considered myself a gemstone "purist." But I've come a long way since then. Somewhere along the line, I decided to give them a c...

Citrine: All About Natural and Treated

Citrine is beloved for its bright energy, connection to abundance, and solar plexus power—but did you know most citrine on the market is actually heat-treated amethyst? Here's how to tell them apar...