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Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination. That’s right, I’m talking about none other than a trip to Whole Foods Market! While I can’t say I exclusively shop at Whole Foods (it’s the fourth closest grocery store to me, okay?!), I do make it a point to get over there and, when I do, this is my Whole Foods...

Money. It’s something we generally don’t discuss. Whether you hate discussing it because it feels vulnerable or merely impolite, chances are it isn’t your favorite topic for the dinner table or commute carshare. If this is you, you’re not alone. A Wells Fargo survey found that 44 percent of Americans see personal finance as the most challenging conversation topic - even outranking death, politics,...

I’ve often heard mindfulness described as paying attention to the present moment on purpose with non-judgment. More broadly, it can be defined as, “the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.” But what does paying attention to the present moment entail, and what exactly does the quality of being conscious feel like?  Let’s get started.  Back to Basics: What is Mindfulness?...

In continuing celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are doing a roundup of our favorite wellness apps and podcasts to help you work towards or maintain balanced mental health. Without further ado, here is Bluebird’s list. Wellness Apps Wellness apps are plentiful. They range from those that teach you mindfulness tools that can assist with managing your own mental health to those that...

Meditation. The word tends to produce a pretty visceral response when you hear it. Perhaps it’s one of serene excitement, where the nervous center has a Pavlov-dogs’ style reaction to the anticipation of getting a reset. Or maybe, it’s a feeling somewhere between skepticism and revolt, where the idea of slowing down strikes your “lack-of-productivity” nerve.  But as we enter World Mental Health Awareness...

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to neglect your skin. To help protect your epidermis during and beyond the hottest months of the year, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best cannabis-infused skincare products on the market. In no particular order, here are Bluebird’s picks for seven must-try CBD topicals. Bluebird CBD Sport Cream We...