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It may seem trivial, but introducing a mindfulness practice into your daily routine is a simple and surprisingly effective way to practice self-care. There have been countless scientific studies that look at how mindfulness and meditation can help with depression, anxiety and a variety of health issues. And even if you're not looking for elaborate health benefits, it's an easy way to start focusing on positivity and learn to better appreciate the amazing little things that make your life beautiful.

With so much focus on resolutions, the pressure to be better, faster, or just more of anything, can lead to anxiety and self-criticism. We’re taking a look at the concept of self-compassion, and how by practicing it for 14 days you can begin to feel more present and less anxious in 2022.  

We love all types of textiles here at Printfresh… especially those that allow us to be more environmentally conscious. That’s why we love shopping second-hand. If you would like to invest in preowned textiles, but don’t know where to start, that's okay. We asked Stacy Jackson, the founder of Meadowsweet Mercantile to give us some of her best tips for buying second-hand textiles. 

Printfresh fan and content creator Cynthia Ruff recently took on the task of renovating her 110 year-old condo with her husband. Even without interior design experience, they were able to transform their home into a place they both love. Learn more on how to reduce stress during home renovation and start decorating your new space. 

Whether you’re exploring close to home or venturing a little further, understanding how to travel sustainably means that you can still enjoy visiting exciting places, all while protecting our planet. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our top tips.

With the holiday season in full swing and all of the commitments that come along with them, it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself. At Printfresh, we firmly believe in making time for self-care, but we can all use a little help coming up with ways to treat ourselves now and then. Even if you only have half an hour (or less) you can still show yourself some compassion and practice your self-care with our list of 10 nice things you can do for yourself, now! 

The beauty of gifting doesn't lie solely in the present itself — beautiful wrapping can be just as exciting, and even double as another gift that can be reused or repurposed. To help inspire you this holiday season, we're sharing a few of our favorite eco-friendly gift wrapping techniques, whether you’re into using upcycled cloth or sustainable wrapping paper.