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Interview with Cancer Wellness: Giving The Gift Of Love
Posted by Arona Martin onDear loves, I'm so humbled and excited to share that CancerWellness.com welcomed me for an interview to share my story behind starting Because Love, who inspired me and why I continue to create gifts that spread compassion. Here's a snippet from the interview: "For Arona Martin, Because Love began as a way...
3 Ways I Practice Self-Care as a Cancer Survivor
Posted by Arona Martin onBy Vanessa E. Steil In 2013, at the age of 26, my whole world changed in an instant. With just a few words from my doctor, I went from a carefree millennial to a thyroid cancer patient. It wasn’t a particular symptom that even brought me to the doctor in...
Milk n Honey Magazine: Fighting Cancer With Love
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer I had the opportunity to dive deep with the staff at Milk n Honey Magazine to cover topics so close to my heart: the mission behind Because Love, how to fight cancer with love, and more info about the gifts that I pour my heart...
Cancer. Can The Food You Eat Help Fight It? - Miso Ginger Buddha Bowl Recipe
Posted by Arona Martin onby Katrina Beede Nguyen “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates The power of mother nature, I believe she provided us living beings with all that our bodies need to have energy, reproduce, and heal our immune system. Therefore making us a warrior in fighting...
Featured in Forbes: Gifts For Sleep-Deprived Travelers
Posted by Arona Martin onIf only we could give Forbes a Big Hug! Our Big Hug Lap Blanket was featured in their Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gifts for Sleep-Deprived Travelers! Do you have a loved one who travels often? Decorate these message tags and attach them to a Big Hug Lap Blanket so your support and...
Chemo Port Is In. Now What Do I Wear?! How To Stay Fashionable During Chemo.
Posted by Arona Martin onChemo Port Is In. Now What Do I Wear?! How To Stay Fashionable During Chemo. by Kelsey Bucci Honestly, the last thing you think about after getting diagnosed with breast cancer is, “what am I going to wear to chemo?” My name is Kelsey, and at 30 years old I...
6 Ways to Spread LOVE this Valentine's Day
Posted by Arona Martin onA day dedicated to spreading love?! YES PLEASE.That's us, like, EVERY DAY. Valentine's Day is all about love and it doesn't have to be in a romantic sense! Here are 6 ways you could make someone feel loved today: 1. Write a Hand-Written Note telling someone you care! It doesn't need to...
Featured on NBC's Better: Gifts That Will Strengthen Your Relationship
Posted by Arona Martin onOur Big Hug Lap Blanket was featured on NBC News BETTER list of 13 Holiday Gifts That Will Strengthen Your Relationship! We love how many people are resonating with our Big Hug Lap Blanket. Who couldn't use a little extra love? Frankly, we're not sure! We are so appreciative and thankful...
Kathrine Eldridge: Comforting Loved Ones with Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was following a wardrobe stylist named Katherine Eldridge on instagram when I saw she posted about losing her first husband and father to cancer. I immediately sent her a message of support wanting to share my Love Heals Journal and Big Bug Lap Blanket...
LOVE HEALS Journal Prompts: Print These Out!
Posted by Arona Martin onMy LOVE HEALS journal provides a great outlet of thought and emotion for anyone battling cancer. Some of the prompts are even relevant for anyone! I've chosen TWO free prompts for you to share with a loved one who has cancer. You could use one of them too! Let's all encourage...