Elevate Your Bath Time: Unlocking the Full Potential of Natural Aromatherapy Soaps

While handcrafted, natural aromatherapy soap bars are inherently delightful, there are ways to further deepen your sensorial experience and truly unlock their magic. Here are some tips to transform your bath time into a ritual of self-care: Elevate Your Bath Time: Unlocking the Full Potential of Natural Aromatherapy Soaps – Presented by HARD NEW […]

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Sustainable and Plastic-Free Winter Holidays: Embracing Eco-Friendly Celebrations in the Hudson Valley and Catskills – Sustainability 101 with Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, EIC, Hudson Valley Style Magazine – Presented by Alluvion Vacations

Sustainable and Plastic-Free Winter Holidays: Embracing Eco-Friendly Celebrations in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

Holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but they can also leave a heavy footprint on the environment. One major concern is the extensive use of plastics, which harms ecosystems and contributes to pollution. Today we are exploring practical ways to have a sustainable, plastic-free holiday season, ensuring that our festive spirits don’t […]

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The New Wave of Wellness: Acupuncture and Holistic Healing Unveiled

In the age of streaming marathons and digital overload, wellness and holistic medicine have taken center stage, bringing ancient remedies like acupuncture into the modern limelight. As we navigate the entwining paths of traditional and contemporary health practices, one establishment stands out: The Sunset Healing Collective in New Paltz, NY. The New Wave of […]

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Boosting Testosterone Levels Naturally: A Guide to Health and Vigor by Maxwell Alexander, CFT & Bodybuilding Coach – Presented by HARD SUPPS

Boosting Testosterone Levels Naturally: A Guide to Health and Vigor by Maxwell Alexander, CFT & Bodybuilding Coach – Presented by HARD SUPPS

As our modern world becomes increasingly stressful, polluted, and demanding, men are facing unique health challenges. One of these is a marked decrease in testosterone levels, often leading to complications in physical and mental health. However, before you turn to synthetic solutions, consider the powerful effects of nature and lifestyle changes in boosting testosterone […]

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The Grip of Patriarchy and Its Role in Climate Change: An Analysis by Maxwell Alexander

The Grip of Patriarchy and Its Role in Climate Change: An Analysis by Artists and Human Rights Activist Maxwell Alexander

In our complex web of societal structures, the ties that bind us often stem from foundational systems of power, one of which is patriarchy. As a human rights activist, gay artist, and fitness model, I have had a unique vantage point, allowing me to witness firsthand how these systems impact both our internal landscapes […]

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From Vintage to Modern: How Art Deco is Adapting to the 21st Century – Interior Design with Maxwell Alexander

In recent years, minimalism has been the dominant trend in interior design, with many people opting for a clean and simple aesthetic in their homes. However, there is a growing trend of maximalism coming back into style, with homeowners and designers embracing bold colors, patterns, and textures in their living spaces. From Vintage to […]

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The Rebirth of Spring in Hudson Valley: A Symphony of Nature’s Beauty Through Macro Photography and Embracing Earth Day

In the heart of Hudson Valley, the arrival of spring unfolds like an enchanting symphony. The once dormant earth reawakens, breathing life into every crevice, every bud, every delicate flower. It is within this natural spectacle that I find the essence of cosmic intelligence, a force that has shaped my life and work as […]

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Unshackle Yourself: Why Now is the Time to Fire Your Boss and Embrace Entrepreneurship

The modern workplace has long been dominated by large corporations that prioritize profits over the well-being and fair compensation of their employees. In recent years, however, a shift has been taking place as Millennials and Gen Z redefine success and pursue more creative, fulfilling, and sustainable ways of living. With the rapid advancements in […]

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Save the Salamanders by avoiding tick and mosquito repellents with picaridin and DEET. Use natural bug repellents instead!

Save the Salamanders by choosing a natural tick and mosquito repellent without Picaridin or DEET

Turned out, Picaridin (chemical pesticide found in many insect repellents) not only repells mosquitos, temporarily comforting consumers but also kills predators like salamanders that control the populations of mosquitos, hence permanently increasing the number of mosquitos in the habitat. What a clever idea! Spray Picaridin bug spray to get rid of bugs, then go […]

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Escape New York City life in this tranquil Hudson Valley Style retreat created by HUDSON DESIGN

Escape New York City life in this tranquil Hudson Valley Style retreat created by HUDSON DESIGN

Lake House Project by HUDSON DESIGN Interior Design by Jarlath Mellett Photography Courtesy of HUDSON DESIGN Hudson Valley is home to many world-renown architectural & design marvels and architecture firm HUDSON DESIGN is keeping up with the tradition of creating structures that merge art and architecture with aesthetic acumen. They just unveiled their latest […]

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How bad is your air? by Katya A Williams, Hudson Valley Style Magazine Editor, Sustainability and Social Responsibility

How bad is your air?

How bad is your air? by Katya A Williams, Hudson Valley Style Magazine Editor [ Sustainability and Social Responsibility ] Clean air is something many people are desperate for. Air quality varies from one region to another, and the way the air is treated and maintained highly depends on the infrastructure and economic development, […]

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Chemicals we use daily could easily be endocrine disruptors - scary stuff!

Chemicals we use daily could easily be endocrine disruptors

Chemicals we use daily could easily be endocrine disruptors. by Katya A Williams, Editor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine We are surrounded by chemicals. Individuals, businesses and industries use chemicals daily, not realizing how toxic some of them are. Pesticides, fertilizers, paints, fuels, cleaning solutions, solvents- all contain chemicals that enter the environment and contaminate […]

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What is water? Seeing The Hudson River as a part of a water cycle.

What is water? Seeing The Hudson River as a part of a water cycle by Katya A Williams, Editor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine

What is water? Seeing The Hudson River as a part of a water cycle. by Katya A Williams, Editor, Hudson Valley Style Magazine Water is a renewable resource, not one single living organism can live without. However, it largely varies how humans treat water around the globe. To people in developing countries, water is […]

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