Conscious College Living: Essentials for Off-Campus Students Who Care

Heading off to college—especially into your first off-campus apartment—is an exciting new chapter. It’s independence, responsibility… and yes, a whole lot of shopping. From kitchen tools to self-care supplie…

Brand of the Week: Dropps – Eco-Friendly Laundry & Cleaning Essentials

At Makeena, we love brands that make it easier for consumers to make sustainable choices, and Dropps is doing that! This week, we’re spotlighting Dropps, a brand that’s revolutionizing household cleaning with pow…

Brand of the Week: Earth Science Beauty

At Makeena, we love shining a spotlight on brands that align with our mission of making healthier, eco-friendly choices accessible to all. This week, we’re highlighting Earth Science Beauty a brand that has been d…

Decoding Ingredient Labels: What to Look for in Natural Skincare

When it comes to skincare, what you put on your skin matters just as much as what you put in your body. With a growing demand for clean beauty and natural ingredients, understanding how to read skincare labels is…

5 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2022

Sustainability — it’s a buzzword everywhere. It’s now a part of our contemporary culture, and something that schools, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations around the world are pursuing each and every day.…

How to Have a Healthier and Greener Hair Care Routine

Invest in your hair! You wear it every day. Hair care is important for not only aesthetics but for overall hygiene. Did you know that the health of your hair is directly correlated to the health of your scalp? And…

College Essentials for the Sustainable Student

It’s officially back to school season! It’s a time filled with seemingly endless tasks, hundreds of shopping lists, and lots of excitement. At Makeena, we’re committed to helping our shoppers live healthier lives…

5 Fun Ways to Increase your Water Intake

Summer time is in full swing, and there’s never a better time to talk about hydration! In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing 5 fun ways to increase your water intake. We all know about the importance of drinking water…

5 Tips for Prioritizing Protein While Eating Plant-Based

Proteins are the machine of life – literally. An adequate protein intake is essential for any balanced diet, and increasing your protein intake has a multitude of benefits. However, it may seem difficult to p…

Our Guide to Clean Beauty

Happy July 15th! It’s National Clean Beauty Day! That means it’s time to celebrate the wonders of clean beauty products and what they can do for our skin, health, and lives. First, what is clean beauty? That ans…

Eye Safety Awareness Week: Our Guide

Eye Safety Awareness Week began on the last Sunday in June. That means it’s time to celebrate eye health! In the spirit of Eye Safety Awareness Week, we’ve put together our guide to keeping your peepers safe. Fro…

4 Ways to Celebrate Animal Rights Awareness Week

Is there anything more rewarding than knowing you’re making a difference? For vegans and animal lovers, that’s exactly how we feel every day. But there’s one week each year when we all come together to celeb…

4 Tips for Staying Healthy this Summer

Summertime is officially here, which means more sunshine, vacations, and opportunities to get outside and have some fun. While this season offers lots of opportunities for healthy activities and enjoying the…

Our Guide to Gluten Free

A gluten free diet is the only option for those with celiac disease, but it’s also a popular choice for others who are looking to improve their health. Going gluten free is often associated with health benefits s…

6 Best Practices for More Ethical and Sustainable Travel

Got the travel bug? We’re with you! As the summer months approach, many of us are dreaming of that ultimate vacation. Extravagant, international vacations sound enticing, but they come at a high cost. Did you k…

5 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2022

Sustainability — it’s a buzzword everywhere. It’s now a part of our contemporary culture, and something that schools, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations around the world are pursuing each and every day.…

Celebrating B-Corps: 4 Building Blocks of Better Business

As March (AKA Certified B-Corp Month!) draws to a close, all of us at Makeena want to encourage you to celebrate and support #BetterBusiness all year long. The B Corp movement, powered by B Labs, is more than…

Journaling for Mental Health: Happy Mind, Happy Life

In the words of Christina Baldwin, “Journal writing is a voyage to the interior.” As a cashback app that rewards you for shopping and buying healthy, wellness is at the very core of the mission behind Makeena. And…

6 Steps to Move Toward a Plant-Based Diet in 2022

Wanting to move toward a plant-based diet this year? Changing our approach to eating and nutrition can certainly seem daunting, but the benefits of choosing a plant-based lifestyle are remarkable. With a few…

9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day this Year

Ready to celebrate Earth Day this year? Here are 9 fun and easy ways to get started! From starting a recycling program at your office to planting a garden, there’s something for everyone. So get ready to green y…

"You're Cute Jeans!": The Guide to Ethical Denim

Your best pair of jeans. You know them, you love them — we all have them. Perhaps they’re deep blue bootcuts, lightwash mom jeans, or black skinnies. No matter the color, cut, or style, they make you fee…

How to Live a Zero-Waste Lifestyle from Day to Night

What does the term “zero-waste” mean to you? Is it a challenge, a lifestyle, a goal? Does it sound approachable, unattainable, or too time-consuming? If this is your first introduction to the concept, the Uni…

7 Podcasts for 20-Somethings to Live a More Balanced Life

There’s nothing like plugging in your earbuds and pressing the play button on your favorite podcast for a quiet moment. Whether you’re in between classes, on your lunch break, or driving to your next des…

5 Tricks for Helping Your Child Embrace Vegetables

We’re searching for something. Could you help us? They’re a healthy lifestyle’s kryptonite, a small child’s enemy, and a doting parent’s dream.  That’s right! We’re looking for vegetables – and today, we’re loo…

Brown Rice vs. Quinoa: The Health Benefits to Consider

It’s the battle of the grains – brown rice vs. quinoa! In today’s blog, quinoa, the praised superfood, will face off the beloved, and ever-so-versatile brown rice. They’re kitchen staples and go-to’s for healthy e…

Shopping Healthy on a Budget: 10 Tricks

We’ve all been there – the post-work grocery store rush. The music is loud, the atmosphere is crowded, the lights are blaring. The list that you spent hours meticulously crafting is buried somewhere in your iPh…