Clean Stuff Edit | No. 4

Hey clean stuff fans! Below is edit number full with five clean beauty products that we are big believers in. As always, follow along on @thecleanstuff and check out edits one, two, and three. Also, as mentioned here, we will be rolling out exclusive content via email newsletters soon, so make sure you are signed up for those! xo 

Cleansing Oil // Primally Pure

Don't be afraid of cleaning with oil!! This formula is made with pure ingredients that will clean your skin deeply yet gently.

Body Lotion // Seaweed Bath Co.

Your skin will soak this lotion right up! We always have this in-stock at our house as we use it so much.

Shadow Stick // Ilia 

Add a little natural glow and slight shimmer to your eyelids for day or night.

Brow Gel // Ere Perez

You'll have a strong brow game with this clean brow gel! I love it so much.

Fragrance // goop 

goop knows how to make the best clean fragrances...I'm such a fan of their scents.

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When In The Wilderness

Let us first start out by saying that Christine Caine's newest book, Unexpected, is the inspiration for this post and a must-read for all. It is so gripping in the most God-loving, life-changing way! It is a book that you won't easily be able to put down because it is full of words and truths that your heart and mind thirst for and will soak right up.There was one chapter that especially rocked my world titled "When the Unexpected Disheartens." In this chapter, Christine shares a friend's story of experiencing a season of incredible growth due to a period of being in the wilderness. I think we can all relate to seasons of life spent in the wilderness; these seasons are scary and they are unexpected. However, as Christine shares, it is often the wilderness when and where God works big-time, and when and where we really grow, bloom, and flourish into the people we were created by Him to be.On page 128, Christine writes: "We all have wilderness seasons in our lives, times when everything that feels familiar, stable, and comforting falls away. But that's exactly why the wilderness is a place of transformation. With nothing to distract us from ourselves, and with no one but God to rely on, the conditions are ripe for growth and change. If we embrace the wilderness wholeheartedly, it becomes a place in which we are freed from our bondage to fear, insecurity, and disappointment."- Christine Caine, Unexpected Thinking of the wilderness as "a place of transformation" turns the wilderness into a hopeful place instead of a fearful one. It is not always easy to see that in the thick of it, but if we can keep moving forward with our eyes fixated on God and trust that he is at work in us in the wilderness, we will grow through it victoriously. As Christine says, the wilderness can ultimately lead to freedom if we let God work in us completely and if we embrace the process fully. I love picturing the Lord literally carrying us through wilderness seasons; so gently, yet firmly, full of grace, love, wisdom, and sovereignty.Hillsong United's song, Wonder, also expresses this positive outlook on wilderness seasons in our lives:

I see the world in graceI see the world in gospelI see the world Your wayAnd I’m walking in the lightI’m walking in the wonderYou’re the wonder in the wildTurning wilderness to wonder

Wilderness into wonder...only God can do such a thing! Praise be to Him for knowing just what we need to go through in order to get closer to Him, so He can get us to where He wants us...where is BEST for us.Are you going through a wilderness season now or have been through one that forever changed you in the best way possible? We would love to be inspired by your story and pray for you as well. xo

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Three Bath Soaks We Love

Here at LSK, we are BIG fans of evening baths. There is truly not much more relaxing that a warm bath after a busy day. Who agrees!? Below are three baths soaks that we love- complete with salts and clean ingredients that are refreshing and relaxing to our bodies. Bathing before bedtime is extra special, as it leads to a wonderful night's sleep. Check out the short list below and be inspired to light a candle, pour a big glass of water with slices of fresh cucumber, and turn on your favorite relaxing playlist.

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*goop recovery bath soak

recover from a long day with this relaxing soak, full of clean ingredients that are good for your body and provide peace of mind.

*pursoma resurrection bath soak

a deeply purifying bath that removes the body of toxins and restores it to a hydrated and cleansed state, unburdened and relaxed.

*primally pure sea soak

made with salts, clays, and seaweeds meant to relax your body and restore it with healthy minerals- a soak that feels good and does good.

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Beach Trip Must-Haves

Who else is a fan of a beach escape? There is nothing I love more than road-tripping to Malibu with Jase or planning a last minute getaway to Laguna, or looking forward to a long weekend in Miami. I am so grateful for these times away by the water and near the sand.When thinking of what to pack for the escape, a few beach trip must-haves come to mind. Like the perfect bikini, a crop top white tee (love this one for 4th of July!) denim shorts, and easy flip -flops. Then of course there are the beach basics like a fabulous sun hat, a beach towel, and sunnies. I also never go anywhere without this chapstick and this spray sunscreen during the summer.For chilly beach nights, a cozy pullover is a must and gauze pants are always a good call. Above all, I love to keep it casual and comfortable almost always, but especially at the beach.What about you? Let us know your beach must-haves in the comments below! 

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ASTARS shorts | A&F sandals

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My Favorite Bohemian Look For Summer

I am feeling all of the boho, 70's inspired vibes this summer. Aztec prints, flowy styles, relaxed vibes, and beachy hair are all calling my name. I absolutely love this outfit for all of it's bohemian influences, flower child character, and laid-back charm. Not to mention, it is so comfortable, but still looks chic and put-together...my favorite formula! Being uncomfortable is seriously never worth it...who agrees!?This dress is the brand Farm Rio- the exact one isn't online (that I can find!) but here is the link to their line at Anthropologie and Farm Rio's own website. This circle bag is the perfect addition of leather to this look...it's the Union bag from Hobo and adds a dose of 70's cool for all the throwback vibes. When it comes to jewelry, I love chokers and cool bracelets, plus ear cuffs and statement rings. The summer collection from Pandora right now is on-point! I love everything, and the pieces I am wearing are just the right amount of accessories to finish off my favorite bohemian look for summer.images by Felicia Lasala 

THE OUTFIT

(*all gifted except the sunnies*)

dress (brand @ Anthro) | bag | slides | sunnies | choker | earrings | ear cuff | bracelet | ring 1 | ring 2

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My Favorite Curling Iron

You guys! I am so excited about this post because finding hair tools that you love, work well, and last is a big deal. When HAI offered to send us their new curling iron to try, I was so excited, but was even more excited when I tried it and realized that it was SO. GOOD. Hands down, this is now my favorite curling iron. It heats up so fast, you can change the heat settings, and it works in no time. You barely have to keep the hair on before you have a perfect curl.HAI's curling iron makes it extra easy to do my hair on the daily since it’s so easy and quick to use. I never have to fret about how long it will take or how my hair will turn out- the results are consistently great every single time! Such a big win for daily hair styling. PLUS, do you see that price? Under $60, so a very good deal! If you know anyone else that is need of a new curling iron, send this link! They won't be disappointed :) 

Our Only True Satisfaction

We frequently mention the devotional New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp because it is seriously that good. For every day of the year there is a page full of wisdom, inspiration, and Truth penned by Tripp and completely tied to Scripture.On May 24th, Tripp talks about our heart's search for satisfaction here on earth. We can so easily look to things and people here on earth to satisfy our heart's longing for love, happiness, and complete satisfaction. The thing is, though, that our Father did design our hearts to search for satisfaction and to be satisfied, but not by or in earthly things."All those things that we think will bring us contentment and joy will fail to deliver. What we need in life is Him, and by grace, He is with us, in us, and for us." - Paul TrippOur hearts, so tender and loving, can only be satisfied by the Creator himself. Every time our hearts long for that satisfying, complete, real love, it is longing for closeness to God, it is reaching up toward him, and it is a need for the love that only comes from Him alone."Your sense of well-being is intended to come from a reliance on his wisdom, power, and love." -Paul TrippIt is by grace that we find peace. It is by grace that the searching ends. It is by grace that our hearts find rest. It is by grace that we feel at home with Him. Without Him in the center of our lives and as the focus of our lives, we would be on a constant search for true peace and satisfaction that we would never find."By grace, we have been given everything we could ever need, in Him." -Paul TrippLong story short, without Him, we would be so hopelessly lost...searching, reaching, struggling, striving, and stressing. Instead, we have hope, peace, rest, love, and grace. Thank you, Jesus!

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THE OUTFIT 

romper | sunnies | shoes

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Five Primally Pure Items I Use Every Day

Do you know those beauty items that you are so attached to that they actually cause you anxiety when they start to get low? When their quantity is at a disconcerting level that you start to wonder if panic should ensue or if you need to take a few deep breaths because you still have a few days left? That is how we feel about our primally pure collection.  Below are five items I use every day from primally pure and am totally dependent on. And guess what? Use the code LSK10 to receive 10% off your primally pure purchase...! Enjoy. We love PP for their clean skincare philosophy- crafted with the most pure, most natural, most wonderful ingredients. xo

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Lip Balm 

I never go anywhere without this! This lip balm keeps my lips moisturized all day long and I use it before bed as well.

Beauty Cream

Moisturizing my skin with this beauty cream morning and night is crucial! It gives my skin a dewy look during the day and works overnight so I wake up fresh-faced.

Body Butter

Want soft, moisturized skin 24/7? Use this. My skin soaks this body butter right up! It is great to use right after the shower.

Charcoal Deodorant 

We have talked about this deodorant many times on LSK because it is THAT GOOD and good for you- totally free of harsh and dangerous chemicals that many deodorants on the market sadly contain.

Complexion Mist 

I spray this mist on my face each morning post-wash and pre- makeup. It is the perfect extra-dose of natural ingredients!

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Embracing the Temporary

A consistent conversation with my friends recently has been encompassed with wondering when the next desire of our heart will happen (meeting a man to marry, being able to move to an area we love, having a baby, etc) and sitting in the moment of what feels like unanswered prayers, tempting us to feel temporarily hopeless and impatient. So many of these desires are out of our control, yet we try so hard to control them + when our attempt is failing, we feel defeated. It's a vicious cycle!I have realized that these conversations have not only been happening with friends, but they have been subconsciously swirling in my thoughts. We all tend to be on this mission to make life just the way we want it. This seems like a bit of an intense and selfish statement, but if we are honest, it tends to be the case, right? To explain further, we may be so pleased with the majority of our life, but there always seems to be something we want to change; something that can be "bigger and better." To get vulnerable for a minute, here are some personal examples: I absolutely love our life in California, but I wish my family was here; I am grateful for our house and neighborhood, but there is another living location that is grasping my attention; I am so thankful for our dry shampoo company, Stranded, as well as my blog, but sometimes I feel like they could both me more groundbreaking and "successful."As I sit on these thoughts, I am reminded that striving for more and being driven are not bad things, as long as they are managed properly and do not overtake our gratefulness in the present moments as well as in our current victories. On the other hand, our attempts to make things better often blind us from the beauty of what is happening now. Not to mention, the word contentment is vividly flashing in my mind. Contentment is defined as satisfaction; ease of mind. If you are honest with yourself, do you have ease of mind? Do you feel satisfied? If the answer is no, why do you think that is? Our culture has trained us into getting things when we want them, and social media tempts us to compare and feel like we are not good enough. We often see the successes of others without the work and the struggle that made them happen; we see beautiful relationships without the arguments and intentionality it took to develop them; we see pretty pictures without the hustle and reality behind them. The visuals that fill our minds every day are real life minus a lot of reality, yet even when we know this, what we are seeing can still so easily lead to discontentment.But what if we changed our perspective? My two dear friends and I were talking yesterday about starting the practice of gratefulness. We want to wake up every morning and write down or state ten things we are currently thankful for. This helps us to dream in a healthy way about the future while being settled in today. Not to mention, some dreams are way tougher than we may realize or imagine. If we think about it, there is so much hope in embracing the temporary! I believe resetting our minds in this way takes practice + requires us to have grace on ourselves. Training ourselves also gives us hope during painful seasons because it is a reminder that they will soon pass and healing will come!I have come to realize again and again that striving for me is almost always not the best. God knows what is best for us and when it is best for us. This simple thought is so difficult to accept sometimes. The reason something isn't happening right now does not mean He is not answering prayers. He is always working even when we are unable to see it + we might translate not getting what we want into an unanswered prayer when it is far from the case! My prayer is to always live open-handed, being aware of the beauty of the present (even during painful seasons), and having trust that Jesus guides us and leads us in His perfect timing.This post is in collaboration with The Refined Collective Series. Be sure and check out the other ladies in this wonderful group--- The Refined Woman, Brynn Watkins, Sarah Shreves.

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dress (c/o) | shoes (c/o) | bag (c/o) | sunnies

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