Kelly Bonanno

Your soulful coach for wellness, clean beauty & eco lifestyle Savvy | Sexy | Beautiful | Healthy | You

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Crush Your Sugar Cravings & Kick The Habit

Do you find yourself trying to resist snacking on sugary carbs after dinner? Fight the urge for ice cream only to give in then feel bad about it? Have your own little secret stash of sweet treats?

It’s not your fault, sugar is more addictive than cocaine. Our brain is wired in a way that makes willpower useless.

Fatigue, low energy, high blood pressure, WRINKLES, acne, joint pain, WEIGHT GAIN, heart disease, pancreatic problems, more cravings…

These are just a few of the lovely problems too much sugar in your diet can cause.

Are you ready to kick your sugar habit? Join me for this value packed workshop that will help you manage your cravings, decipher food labels and avoid HIDDEN sugars.

Discover my top tips to calm your sugar cravings & break free from your addiction

✅ Discover why sugar is so unhealthy and the many ways it affects your body

✅ Learn what causes the uncontrollable cravings and how to reduce them naturally

✅ Learn how to decipher food labels and avoid HIDDEN sugars. (It goes by over 50 names!)

✅ Discover recipes and alternatives that satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar levels

Get ready to kick your sugar habit!

Click here to register

It’s live on May 27th at 1 PM PST. Can’t make it live? Sign up anyway I will send you a replay.

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The Body Harmony Method





If you are a woman who has landed on this page because you want to lose weight then you’ve likely tried several diets that have left you frustrated and feeling defeated because the weight won’t budge or always comes back.

I don’t want you to struggle with this anymore.

The struggle to lose weight. The struggle to fit into the clothes you love. The struggle to feel good in your body even when you’re trying so many things.

Chances are you’ve experienced these problems:

  • You feel deprived when you’re on a diet making it hard to stick to so you end up blowing it and reverting back to old habits
  • You lack consistency and feel out of control and find yourself giving into cravings
  • You wonder why none of the tips you’ve Googled are working when others seem to have success
  • You’re beyond frustrated and concerned that nothing will actually ever work for you
  • Or perhaps you are restricting yourself and feel like you’re doing all the right things but still this the weight won’t come off or you lose some only to find it creep back on

If any of that sounds familiar and you’re thinking she gets me then keep reading. I am very excited to share this innovative program with you.

With over a decade in the wellness industry, it is my passion to empower women and help you feel wonderful, energetic and beautiful at every age.

Stop struggling, give yourself the gift of food freedom, body Harmony, a powerful mindset & feeling sexy.
I want that for you. I can help you get there 💕

When you enroll in my program, you enroll in transformation.

 

If you are like most of my clients, you are a busy woman with a lot going on. You want simplicity. You need a method that will facilitate you reaching and maintaining your health goals that saves you time. 

Did you gain the Covid quarantine 15? First of all, do you not feel bad. Many people did. It’s been a very trying and disruptive time so don’t be hard on yourself.

But you’re ready to lose it now!

Perhaps that’s not your issue but for years you’ve felt like you’re doing all the right things but weight won’t budge or you drop weight only to get it back?

The Body Harmony Method offers you a solution to all of that.

Are you already at your ideal weight? This program will help you maintain your weight with ease and there are a multitude of health benefits.

The Body Harmony Project will meet your needs. I’ll show you how. No wasted time counting calories or frustration with restrictive, drastic meal plans. 

Do you want to lose the quarantine 15? Have belly fat that won’t budge? Restricting calories but still have trouble losing weight or do you gain and lose the same lbs. over and over? Put an end to all of that with a solution that doesn’t feel hard.

Stop trying to rely on self-control and willpower and experience a plan that takes the weight off while enjoying delicious whole food that balances your hormones and keeps your blood sugar levels steady so your body becomes a fat burning machine.

Imagine having a system that is designed just for your lifestyle – for your wants and needs! This is the solution to end weight fluctuations. 

Stop restricting. Stop starving yourself. Start loving how comfortable you are in your body. 

Stop struggling, give yourself the gift of food freedom, body Harmony, a powerful mindset and feeling sexy. Get the body you want with timeless beauty, renewed energy and spirit.
I want that for you. I can help you get there 💕



The program begins April 27th

The Body Harmony Methodtm is a personalized plan designed to help you release your stubborn weight, heal your gut, and feel more energetic every single day.

Body positive… body love… food freedom… 

You will be able to maintain your ideal weight, increase energy, manage blood sugars, improve sleep, reduce toxic load, lower stress levels, and decrease inflammation.

  • Plan your meals using a schedule that releases unwanted weight and eliminates sugar cravings and addiction
  • Focus on nutrient-dense foods while also enjoying some foods you love so you don’t feel deprived or restricted
  • I’ll help you put a plan in place for success
  • The Body Harmony Method will give you the knowledge and tools you need today to regain control of your eating, calm your cravings, lose that excess weight, manage stress, minimize your body’s toxic burden, look great in your jeans and feel sexy!

When you start taking care of yourself you start feeling better, you start looking better and you even start attracting better things into your life. It all starts with you.

Access to the program begins April 27th. This gives you an advantage for summer. You will build strong habits that will carry you through so you will stay healthy while enjoying swimsuit season. 

Overweight, overstressed, overwhelmed, under slept, burnt out? Do you know you need to make a change but lack the direction and maybe even the energy to do it?

I’ll be your advocate, give you accountability, gentle guiding and some tough love when you need it. This program is not just about achieving a healthy weight. It’s about personal growth and transformation.

I’m by no means perfect. I’m on my own health journey. Over the years I’ve figured out how to enjoy harmony with food and my body. I want to help you get there too.

Imagine feeling fantastic and being confident in how you look and present yourself to the world.

 Get the  support and accountability you need throughout your journey.

How does dropping weight & getting cravings under control before summer sound?

Imagine hitting your ideal weight or close before we head to the beach, pool parties & BBQs! 

***Limited spots available***Enrollment closes April 24th*** 

WHAT YOU GET

  • 6 Weekly Modules With Lessons
  • Downloadable action sheets, templates, cheat sheets, and guides to accompany and personalize your training
  • Recipes and meal plans
  • Accountability 
  • Lifetime access 

With lifetime access, you’ll return to these amazing assets over and over again. Your materials will be paced in a way designed to encourage building successful long-term habits and staying in action.

No counting calories. No gimmicks. No restrictive diets. Real food. Real Results.

BONUSES

  • Fast action bonus: TWO Private 1:1 sessions to the first 5 people to enroll by April 7th ($300 value)
  • Clean Beauty & Personal Care plan ($497 value)
  • Shopping lists for food, beauty, personal care & household ($97 value)
  • Intermittent Fasting Masterclass ($850 value) 
  • Living A Circadian Lifestyle: Start getting better sleep ($197 value)

Quality sleep is my number one health and beauty tip. You feel better, you look better and you are healthier when you are getting enough sleep. The sad thing is, most people, especially women as they approach and dive into perimenopause and menopause have sleep issues. Let’s get your sleep habits on track. Inadequate sleep disrupts your metabolism. Studies show that women who only sleep five hours or less each night have twice as much risk for obesity than women who log seven to eight hours every night.

 

The Investment

Self-Study Program:

(Valued at $2538.00)

Your Price: $597


VIP Program:

(Valued at $2938.00)

Your Price: $997

VIP Includes self-study program + private 3 month biweekly 1:1 coaching




Let’s do this! 

If you are seriously ready to…
✔ Drop the quarantine 15+
✔ Control cravings
✔ Increase your energy
✔ Put an END to weight fluctuations
✔ Break free from dieting
✔ Easily maintain your weight
✔ Love how your clothes fit
✔ Have smoother digestion
✔ Be comfortable in your body
✔ Create a mindset for success
✔ Enjoy delicious food that nourishes your beautiful body
THE BODY HARMONY METHOD IS PERFECT FOR YOU! I can’t wait to help you! 

If you need help ordering, have questions or would like a payment plan, contact Kelly: kelly@kellybonanno.com or 818.235.2205

I offer a 10-day money back guarantee making The Body Harmony Method a 100% risk free Investment.

I believe you will love this course and find it extremely beneficial and empowering. However, if you not satisfied after 10 days, I will grant a refund.

Kelly Bonanno is not a medical doctor. She does not diagnose, treat, or cure. She assists you in identifying underlying causes of inflammation and stress and teaches you healthy lifestyle and self-care habits and methods which includes reducing toxic load to help you feel better and stay healthy. Recommendations are voluntary, consulting with your physician is suggested.

See what others are saying…

“My daughter is turning 13 next week… and I decided a few months ago that it was finally time to lose the baby weight…haha! Also, my 15th wedding anniversary is in August so another great motivator to do so, right?! Sooooo, I wanted to share that I’ve lost almost 20 pounds so far working with my wellness coach, Kelly Bonanno. She’s amazing guys!” ~Azar R., Esthetician & Skin Care Educator

“With Kelly’s amazing method I have finally put an end to weight fluctuations and wondering what I should eat and how I should eat to have the body I am comfortable with. I have peace of mind and a doable, sustainable approach to maintaining my weight that fits with my lifestyle. It is liberating to have this freedom!” Mary H., Writer

“Working with Kelly to establish getting to the 16/8 Intermittent Fasting schedule was a pleasure, her approach is professional, she is knowledgeable on many topics from health, nutrition, vitamins, toxic free beauty and home living and I could tell right away that she has done many years of research to find the best natural products. I learned so much more and was given many helpful tips and held accountable on a regular basis but most of all this is not a fad diet, it is a lifestyle change that I wanted to make and Kelly made that transition easier with healthy eating and living advice and set realistic goals that are sustainable for life.” Christine K., mom of 2 

“I was impressed with Kelly’s holistic approach to wellness and weight management. She has worked with many women in my age group and was able to give me some great actionable tips on how to reach my goals. I have been wanting to work on my protein intake while reducing meat consumption and improving my overall fitness level. Kelly gave me great ideas on how I can incorporate small changes in my lifestyle to help. If anyone is looking for similar guidance, reach out to Kelly. She is awesome! Also she has a great podcast called the Clean Beauty Scene” ~Leena R., CEO & Creator, Niru Beauty & mom

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How To Treat And Prevent Maskne & Luvanya Skincare Giveaway

I’m thrilled to partner with Luvanya on a fabulous giveaway for Clean Beauty Scene podcast listeners! Scroll down to enter. My guest this week is Dr. Alpa Patel, retired pediatrician with a background in biochemistry, mother of 2, and, CEO & Founder of Luvanya. You can listen to the interview on any of your favorite podcast apps or click here.

One of my top priorities is researching and discovering clean beauty brands to bring you a variety of recommendations. When I was approached by Dr. Patel to be a guest on Clean Beauty Scene podcast I was inspired by her story and impressed with her line and expertise in plant-based holistic lifestyles.

A year ago we had never even heard the term maskne, now so many are suffering from it. If you have maskne this episode will be incredibly helpful for you but even if you’re not you’ll love this episode because Dr. Patel shares great skincare tips, the right routine for healthy skin and nourishing skin fortifying ingredients to look for. She also shares helpful advice to protect your skin from blue light. Exposure from our devices that we are constantly on is also damaging our skin.

Luvanya is clean, vegan and doctor formulated combining science with nature for the most visible and effective results to improve the health of your skin. Enter code luv20 for 20% off your Lavanya purchase (excludes sale items).

We need clean products for our health but we also want products that are effective and results driven. Those of us who are Gen Xers and beyond need products that work. Check out all of the wonderful testimonials on their site. The packaging is beautiful too!

Dr. Patel has suffered severe health issues, chronic illnesses, surgeries, and treatments, which forced her to leave her pediatric practice.  The treatments were doing more harm than good, and were also damaging her skin.
She turned to researching botanicals, natural oils and ayurvedic ingredients to treat herself and after turning her skin back to life, she knew she had something to share with the world, and there came the birth of Luvanya.

Dr. Patel’s Maskne Prevention Tips

1. Wash masks with every use! Use masks with breathable natural fabric. Silk or 100% cotton is best. Use a mask that fits properly – if too tight can cause skin breakdown.

2. Cleanse and moisturize face after using mask and double cleanse after makeup use

3. Exfoliate regularly. ( A gentle exfoliating product that you can use regularly and safely will keep your skin free from daily toxins and build up.)- favorite ingredient glycolic acid

4. A weekly detox mask will help greatly!

5. Use products that incorporate ingredients with powerful anti-inflammatory properties to keep your skin calm and soothed under that mask! We need to keep barrier function strong – so look for products that will help maintain a strong barrier.

7 Ways to Protect Your Skin From Blue Light

1. Incorporate Antioxidants in your skincare – (CoQ10, Niacinamide, Guava Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil, Broccoli Seed Oil)

2. Eat a diet rich in Antioxidants – (leafy greens, fruits, nuts, vegetables)

3. Invest in a blue light filter for your screens

4. Lower the brightness of your screens up to 50%

5. Use your devices’ nighttime settings

6. Spend time away from screens

7. Wear SPF

Enter our giveaway! One lucky winner will receive:

A Luvanya Maskne Skincare Set & a 1:1 Wellness Coaching Session with Kelly

Total prize valued at over $200!

 

Luvanya’s Maskne Skincare Set is curated to protect your face from the irritation, redness and potential acne caused by the fabric of your mask and the buildup of moisture.

✅ Luvanya Nourishing Gel Cleanser 

✅ Luvanya Nighttime Exfoliating Elixir 

✅ Luvanya High Performance Hydrator 

✅ Luvanya Superfoods Dextox Face Mask 

✅ Silicon Mask Applicator

👉🏼👉🏼 P.S. My FREE 5 day challenge to help you kickstart pandemic weight loss & get rid of the #quarantine15 starts Sunday, click here to sign up!

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Clean & Lean 7 Day Whole Foods Cleanse

     A 7 Day Whole Foods Cleanse Reset To Help You Lose Weight, Increase Your Energy And Stress Less Without Giving Up Delicious Food.



Do you find yourself craving sugar and carbs? Having a few too many glasses of wine many nights? Do you wish you had more energy? Is the isolation from this pandemic making it harder for you to stay healthy and lose weight? Have you had breakouts?Do you want to lose the quarantine 15? Feel like you don’t have enough time to eat right and focus on your health?

If you relate to any of those questions you are ready for things to get better. Join the uplifting power of this easy yet effective detox and learn to focus on delicious whole foods feeding your body and mind what it needs and wants – while saving you time.

2021 is shaping up to look like more of the same but you can show up stronger, leaner and more resilient. 80% of people who make resolutions drop them by February. If that’s you we will get you back on track.

 

Overwhelm… bloating… quarantine 15… the blahs… anxiety — let’s put an end to all of that and hit the reset button.

Would you like to just hit reset on some of your eating and lifestyle habits without changing your entire life routine or diet? This is for you. It’s quick, easy and effective.

Don’t worry, you won’t be surviving on green juice or cayenne pepper lemon water for 7 days. You won’t starve! You’ll enjoy real whole delicious food. You’ll love the recipes. Let’s keep it simple sister.

Clean & Lean will save you TIME because I will have everything laid out for you and give you the action steps you need.

I’ll give you guidelines with easy to follow action steps each day to help you debloat, destress and you might even lose a few pounds, many do.

Before I give you the details about this life changing program who is this transformational week really for?

You’re a busy woman who is short on time, big on frustration over extra pounds and pandemic fatigue who wants to have more energy, less stress and is ready to feel and look better.

Let’s make like Elle Woods and bend and snap our way out of the 2020 Quarantine 15 funk and get back on track.

Time to reset, savvy beauty. 

During this 7 day reset you will learn habits that will help you 

✔ Clean up your food plan and focus on healthy delicious foods

✔ Increase your energy and improve your sleep

✔ Reduce your body’s toxic load

✔ Lower your stress and anxiety levels

✔ Stop feeling hungry or deprived

✔ Clear up skin issues

✔ Put an end to sugar cravings

✔ Manage blood sugars and decrease inflammation

✔ Improve gut health and optimize digestion so you are less bloated and more comfortable

✔ End yo-yo dieting and stop counting calories

✔ Avoid environmental toxins that mess with your metabolism and promote fat retention

✔ Implement healthy habits and nutritious eating that will save you TIME!

You’ll be given checklists, meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, clean beauty recommendations, daily check-ins and inspiration from me via email.

BONUSES!

  • Home Detox Masterclass
  • The 1st 5 people to register by January 31st get a free PRIVATE 1:1 session with me!
  • I’m offering private email support during our 7 days together. This means you can reply to my emails with your questions, concerns, or if you just want to chat or vent. I’ll be there for, coaching you through the process.


This an easy 7 day quickstart program teaching you simple but effective habits you need to eat well, de-bloat, de-stress and feel great without restrictive crazy trends. If you follow it you will likely have better energy, better moods and lose a few pounds.

I know that resetting your eating habits and detoxing may sound hard and downright scary but don’t worry, I’ve designed it to make it completely doable with delicious foods that you will love. You’ll be surprised how easy it is and you’ll end up having fun!

*72 hour Money back guarantee* I believe you will love this program but if for any reason you start it and aren’t feelin’ it, I will give you a full refund which means there is no risk for you to sign up and give it a try!

Summer is right around the corner. Let’s do this.

This will save you time. You will go right to the source, no wasting time Googling things that don’t work.

You can’t imagine what a difference just 7 days can make.
Grab your BFF it will be more fun with friends!

>>>>>Enrollment opens February 7th. You begin on a date of your choice<<<<<

$97



If you have trouble with PayPal or prefer to Venmo, contact Kelly: kelly@kellybonanno.com

“Thank you for all the information! I felt healthy all week! I loved the butter lettuce tacos… amazing!!!! I feel better! So happy that I still have stayed away from the processed foods. Yay! I loved all of the action steps. I also love that I can watch your Home Detox Masterclass. I love all the education!” ~Traci S., Mom of 2 teenage boys

“My daughter is turning 13 next week… and I decided a few months ago that it was finally time to lose the baby weight… haha! Also, my 15th wedding anniversary is in August so another great motivator to do so, right?! Sooooo, I wanted to share that I’ve lost almost 20 pounds so far working with my wellness coach, Kelly Bonanno. She’s amazing guys!” ~Azar R., Esthetician & mom

 

 

 

Disclaimer: Kelly Bonanno is not a licensed practitioner, physician, dietician, nutritionist, nurse or medical professional. I offer no medical treatments, diagnosis, or counseling. If you have a medical condition of any kind, you must maintain treatment as prescribed by your physician regardless of my recommendations or advice, or any use of recommended online guides, supplementations, websites or products. In the case of medical diagnosis, it is vital to work with your physician to determine the best course of action; and to never replace one treatment for another that goes against your physician’s advice. None of the recommendations, suggestions or written information provided are intended to replace medical advice of any kind. Wellness counseling is not a prescriptive service; all consultations written or otherwise should be considered as purely informational and carried out at the individual’s own risk. The information presented is never intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Kelly claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented, suggested or recommended. Some brands listed are affiliate links.

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Boost Your Immune System & Enhance Your Health With The World’s Most Powerful Superfood & Enter Our Giveaway!

Would you like a quick and easy way to get loads of nutrients into your system?

There is a lot of controversy surrounding what we should and shouldn’t eat but one thing that’s never up for debate is the fact that we all need lots of vegetables every single day. How does getting the nutritional equivalent of a plateful of veggies from one tablet sound? And what if I told you that tablet was actual food, not a supplement? Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? It certainly intrigued me.

That superfood is algae. There are so many health benefits that it is mind blowing. Hear all about them on this week’s episode of Clean Beauty Scene podcast. My guest, the country’s leading expert on algae nutrition, Catharine Arnston, Founder & CEO of ENERGYbits, explains the many phenomenal science backed health and beauty benefits. Click hear to listen. 

We’ve partnered for a wonderful giveaway! Enter below to win a box of BEAUTYbits Spirulina Algae Tablets AND a 1:1 Wellness & Life Coaching Session with Kelly.

Algae is the most powerful nutrient-dense superfood on the planet. It has thousands more nutrients than any fruit or vegetable containing all essential amino acids, the highest concentration of protein, iron, beta carotene, and antioxidants, as well as B-vitamins, electrolytes, and omega 3’s!

It’s also the most eco-friendly sustainable, you know this Eco girl loves that aspect as well. It’s been used for thousands of years most notably in Asia where it’s a multibillion-dollar agricultural crop. 

You will find the incredible information that Catharine shares in the episode about algae and its history absolutely fascinating. You’ll hear about how Spirulina was the first life on earth almost 4 billion years ago! You might even hear my Cher impression.

Click here for details on the Clean & Lean 7 Day New Year Reset

Algae is a beautiful companion to your clean beauty routine because it naturally helps your body detox.

There are tens of thousands of scientific studies validating the benefits of algae, including some about COVID-19. It’s been used for thousands of years most notably in Asia where it’s a multibillion-dollar agricultural crop. It’s endorsed by the UN as the answer to world hunger.

ENERGYbits gives you a seriously simple way to assimilate this super food into your diet with high quality algae tablets. It’s the quickest easiest way to get the nutritional equivalent of platefuls of veggies without cooking, peeling, chopping or cleaning! Genius. 

They fuel NFL and Olympic teams with ENERGYbits.

Nutrient-rich algae is highly beneficial in building a strong immune system which is always vital and it’s more crucial than ever right now as we face this pandemic.

Do you struggle with insomnia or 3 AM wakings? Chlorella has the highest amount of tryptophan – precursor to melatonin.

It’s important to note, these ENERGYbits tablets are not supplements, they are real food. On a personal level, I can’t tell you how excited I am to have these amazing nutrients in my life. To know that by just having a few tablets a day I am getting the equivalent of platefuls of nutritious vegetables is remarkable. Even my teenage boys are happy that they can get this amount of nutrition in one tiny tablet. Isn’t the packaging gorgeous? Catharine designs all the packaging herself!

Catharine Arnston, CEO & Founder, ENERGYbits

Click here to learn all about algae nutrition and ENERGYbits in the latest episode of Clean Beauty Scene podcast with Catharine Arnston.

Follow ENERGYbits on Instagram and visit ENERGYbits to learn more and try some, enter code CleanBeautyScene to receive 20% off! 

Enter below for your chance to win a box of BEAUTYbits Spirulina Algae Tablets AND a 1:1 Wellness & Life Coaching Session with Kelly! Prize valued at $175.

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Clean Your Beauty Routine & Boost Your Metabolism

Are you overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting and misleading information out there about what to eat and what products are truly clean and green? I get it. I’ve been there and I can help.

Minimizing your body’s toxic burden is crucial for overall health, it’s also important when it comes to managing your weight.

Would it shock you to hear that your makeup and personal care products could be one of the reasons you’re struggling to lose weight? It’s true. Certain toxins commonly found in conventional products can alter your metabolism and the way your body stores fat.

These type of toxins in your beauty & personal care products can lead to:

Bloating

Weight gain

Inflammation

Brain fog

Cancer

Autoimmune disease

& other adverse effects

I created this free time saving clean beauty quickstart toolkit to help you ditch toxins that mess with your health and metabolism and cause dreaded weight fluctuations.

This tool kit will give you the proven steps to reduce toxic load and clean your beauty routine so you can avoid toxins that impair your metabolism and your immune system.

>>> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TOOLKIT <<<

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Aspen Apothecary Perfume Giveaway!

A good clean perfume is hard to find so I am thrilled to introduce you to Aspen Apothecary, a brand new niche scent apothecary creating clean, vegan CBD-infused perfume launching this week! Hear all about it on the latest Clean Beauty Scene podcast episode and enter our giveaway below!

Cofounders and BIPOC sisters Keta & Kaja Burke-Williams have set out to become the fresh, diverse face of fragrance and they are on a mission to amplify women of color. A mission I fully support.

These inspiring and impressive sisters had the idea to launch this line last Thanksgiving, barely a year ago! Keta is attending Harvard Business School as she and Kaja build the business.

The line is currently in the Venture Program at the Innovation Lab & the Rock Entrepreneurship Accelerator at Harvard.

Let’s face it, when we smell good we feel sexy and more beautiful. You may have your signature scent that you’ve been loyal to for years but it’s likely filled with hundreds of toxic chemicals.

Branch out and make the switch to clean perfume. Trust me, you can smell beautiful without dousing yourself with carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting substances.

Enter for your chance to win a beautiful bottle of Aspen Apothecary perfume to keep for yourself or gift to a loved one this holiday season, a tote bag and a private 1:1 virtual Wellness & Life Coaching Session with Kelly. This prize is valued at over $200! Use code CBS15 to receive 15% off any Aspen Apothecary item.

Aspen Apothecary is featured in Byrdie and has been selected as a finalist from 300 applicants for Tower 28’s Clean Beauty School. InStyle named them as one of the “Only Luxury CBD Beauty brands I’ll ever shop”!

I was incredibly impressed with Keta, I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her. You will love my interview with her in this episode of Clean Beauty Scene. She explains the benefits of infusing CBD isolates into their vegan, Leaping Bunny Certified perfume and why they chose particular ingredients to create long lasting scents that are free of the harmful toxins found in conventional fragrance lines.

You’ll also discover what they hope to see more of in the beauty industry as ambitious, trendsetting, inspirational women of color.

Enter our giveaway for your chance to win:

Aspen Apothecary Moon Dust perfume is a Palo Santo forward perfume with notes of vetiver, bergamot, cedarwood and sandalwood, among other things! Keta describes it in detail in the podcast interview. 
You Smell Like Love Mini Tote bag $20 value
Canvas tote bag great for carrying books or Ipads and a wallet!
This prize is valued at over $200!
Use code CBS15 to receive 15% off any Aspen Apothecary item.

Follow Aspen Apothecary on Instagram                                             Follow Kelly on Instagram

Listen to the Clean Beauty Scene podcast episode with Keta on Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify or any of your favorite podcast apps and be sure to enter our giveaway below!

 

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Clean Beauty Scene Holiday Gift Guide

Hello savvy beauty! This blog post is the companion holiday gift guide to Episode 15 of Clean Beauty Scene Podcast. You can listen on any podcast app, click here to listen on Apple Podcast.

Please don’t head to the mall to get the toxic junk – you know the brands I’m talking about. Instead, give your sisters, daughters, nieces, girlfriends, moms and wives (and yourself!) healthy beauty with glamourous eco conscious products. This curated list gives you a wide variety of suggestions.

I love this time of year. I happen to enjoy Christmas shopping and searching for the perfect gifts!

Keep checking back, this list will be updated often.

I’m offering 20% off my coaching services and programs for the holidays.

Click here to enter the Aspen Apothecary giveaway!

Skincare

Niru Beauty Turmeric + CBD Mask Kit and Face Oil Gift Set for Normal/Oily Skin Brightening and toning Ayurveda face mask and nutrient-rich anti-aging face oil come pre-wrapped in a beautiful paper gift box. $65 Use code CleanBeauty for 20% off. I had the pleasure of interviewing CEO and creator Leena Roy on the podcast last month, episode 11. Listen to the interview on any podcast app and learn how her ingredients heal acne and give you glowing skin. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.

Indie Lee Discovery Kit Complete 3 step skincare routine includes travel sizes of 3 of their best sellers: Brightening Cleanser (the BEST cleanser!), CoQ-10 Toner and Squalane Facial Oil $29

AnnMarie Herbal Facial Oil  Handcrafted using organic and wildcrafted ingredients, balances, moisturizes and softens skin. $45 Use code GLOWING10 for 10% off

LoveGoodly Essential Subscription Box Recipients gets a box every other month curated with 4-5 full size products, focused on nontoxic, cruelty free and vegan beauty and skincare, as well as an occasional eco style accessory, wellness product or healthy snack. Pause or cancel anytime. Single Essential Box also available $34.95

Herbivore Botanicals Prism Exfoliating Glow Serum Gentle yet effective daily exfoliation with this new and improved formula of 12% natural fruit- and plant-based AHAs and 3% Willow Bark-based BHA $54

Blissoma Holiday Support Set Pure Sensitive Care Complex, Stress Relief Serum, and a Hand and Body Cream all in a gift box $75 (25% off). I’ll have founder Julie Longyear on the show soon!

Living Libations Frankincense Honey Mask Fortifying and skin nourishing $24.96

Skincando Miracle Cream Thick, luxurious hydrating night cream that has had a loyal following for over fifteen years! $12 – $70. I’ve invited CEO and founder, Sara DAmelio on the podcast so stay tuned!

Holiday Edition: 5-in-1 Cinnamon Cassia & Coconut Moisturizing Exfoliator Exfoliates and moisturizes dry cracked skin. Check out my Facebook live interview with founder Rene Bartosh here, learn about the line and how she created it after years of suffering from chronic, dry, cracked, often bleeding skin $20 & up.

Bella Vida Skincare Minis Gift Set Includes a variety of mask minis: Blueberry Coco Charcoal Mask, Pineapple Paradiso Glow Mask, Radiant Sunflower Serum, Coco Citrus Noir Purifying Cleanser, Pumpkin Pie Enzyme Mask $27 (nearly 50% off!) I’m excited to welcome founder and fellow SoCal resident, Erin Schmidt to the podcast after the new year!

Colorado Aromatics Razz Hyaluronic Acid Tightening Serum $16.85 You had me at tightening serum! This serum is wonderful and smells beautiful. Be on the lookout for an interview with CEO, Cindy Jones.

Makeup

Ilia Eye Love Clean Eye Makeup Set Includes eye tint, liner, my latest favorite mascara in a nice travel bag! $45***

Aether Beauty Amethyst Crystal Gemstone Palette 12 gorgeous eyeshadow shades $58***

PYT Beauty Day-to-Night Cool Eyeshadow Palette Love this, neutral but stunning shades $32***

Salty Girl Beauty 5 Minute Makeup Kit Includes foundation, concealer, multi stick, lip gloss, and mascara in your choice of shades with a cute makeup bag $120

 

Earth Based Body Multi Purpose Lip & Cheek Tint. Sheer tint that delivers shine and hydration $22. Founder Nancy Sundboom will be on the podcast in 2021. Check out the gorgeous watercolor artwork on the packaging created by Chicago artist, Christine Arcus.

Crunchi Solarise™ Bronzer Every savvy girl needs a good bronzer all year round!$36

Kosas Mini Wet Set Lip Oil Gloss Trio Set of 3 best-selling hydrating plumping mini Wet Lip Oils $25***

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Body Care

100% Pure Coconut Body Oasis Deeply moisturizing coconut shower gel, whipped body butter, hand buttercream $38 (40% off)

Sway Trademark Dry Body Oil A luxurious body oil formulated with over 10 precious botanical oils and extracts. Customize and choose your own skin boost, aroma and toppings. Use Code SWAY@& for 27% off $48

Pure Haven Complete Almond Biscotti or Candy Cane Pack Includes dream cream (a cult favorite), candle, body wash, moisturizing hand soap, and body butter. Smaller sets available and items may be purchased separately. Limited Edition. $24.95 – $112.95

Hair Care

Innersense Organic Beauty Box Clean, luxurious hair care set that includes shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and lift volumizer $56 (50% off!)

Pura D’or Apple Cider Vinegar Thin To Thick Shampoo and Conditioner Set Encourages exfoliation to the hair and scalp and locks in hydration. This is my current favorite hair care! $25.99  $18.19 with code Bf2020. 30% off all products with that code!

Nail Care & Polish

Lauren B. Beauty Luxury Nail Care Collection Long-wearing, chip resistant, vegan, luxury eco nail polish and nail care.  Use kellyb20 and get 20% off.  Lauren Berkovitz, CEO and founder was the first person I interviewed on Clean Beauty Scene podcast! She is featured on episode 11, you can listen on any podcast app, click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.

PRITINYC All That Jazz Collection 3 bottles in beautiful, festive holiday colors $30 I’ve invited founder Kim D’Amato on the podcast.

Perfume

Aspen Apothecary CBD Infused Vegan Perfume Created by BIPOC sisters committed to amplifying women $79. Named by InStyle as one of the “Only Luxury CBD Beauty brands I’ll ever shop”. I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing CEO & co-founder Keta Burke-Williams on Clean Beauty Scene podcast, you can listen on any podcast app. Be sure to enter our big giveaway for your chance to win a bottle of their beautiful perfume, a tote bag, and a wellness coaching session with moi! Click here to enter the giveaway!

Abbott NYC Exploration Set  8 unisex fragrances inspired by nature $28***

Stocking Stuffers

I always looked forward to checking out my stocking on Christmas morning! My mom… er Santa put the best stuff in there. My favorite was a big tube of the giant Bonne Bell Lip Smackers in six different flavors. Oh do I wish those were toxin free. Fortunately, I found a few clean alternatives. Lip Smackers will always hold a special place in my heart.

LaVigne Liminal Resilience Face Oil Poppy-infused blend of active botanicals that hydrate, nourish, and encourage resilience. This is the first product in their Derm Immortelle line $5.00 – $9.00 for trial sizes.

Pure & Coco Pumpkin Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm $7

Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Set $15

Pure Haven Refresh Moisturizer With Pre+Probiotics $29.95

Lhamour Hand Butter from Pink Moon $10

Vertly CBD Infused Bath Salts $29***

100% Pure $10 Beauty Deals Tons of items for just 10 bucks… foundation, mascara, lipstick, lotion, powder and much more!

For Little Girls & Tweens

Get them started on clean products, their systems are delicate and still developing. Fortunately, there are fun clean lines for especially for them.

Prim & Pure Sparkle & Glam Gift Set $29.99

Lip Smacker alternatives:

Fatco

BellaBar Macaron Lip Balm Set

Pacifica

Hurraw!

Ladybug Jane

Beauty Tools

MOTD Cosmetics Pretty Perfect Essential Face Makeup Brush Set From Safe & Chic $77

Rodan+Fields Micro needling anti-aging tool and Pour Cleansing MD System that exfoliates, minimizes pores and extracts blackheads. Starting at $204

Mount Lai Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool A personal must-have! $28

Skin Gym Rose Quartz Facial Roller $28***

Gifts For Men

Erin’s Faces Lumberjack Skincare Set For Men Face wash and face lotion $75

Pure Haven Men’s 4-piece daily skin care set includes shave butter, aftershave and moisturizer, body wash, and face wash $67.95

Bow Chica Bow Wow

Into The Wylde Wylde One Herb & water-based lubricant $11.99

Java Skincare Sexy Serum Stimulating and sensual caffeine-infused massage and lubricant oil $19.50

Province Apothecary Sex Oil $28***

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Wishing you & your family a very Happy Holiday Season! 

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Podcast

Welcome to Clean Beauty Scene, the podcast for clean beauty, eco friendly living, and wellness!

Join me each week as I cover topics to help you green your beauty routine without giving up glamour. We’ll talk about all the latest clean beauty trends, tips, methods, and products to keep you looking gorgeous and at your ideal weight while treating the planet with little more kindness.

I’m your host, Kelly Bonanno former network television manager turned Eco Friendly Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and mom of 2 teenage boys on a mission to make your cosmetic drawer and the planet a healthier, greener place. 

The green movement is growing. More and more women are realizing that toxins can harm their health but with all the misleading information out there it can be overwhelming and confusing, right? I get it, I’ve been there.

If you want to live a healthier, more eco friendly lifestyle and avoid being greenwashed without overwhelm this podcast is for you. Listen in for practical tips and methods to reduce your toxic load without going eco freako as my son calls it. Clean beauty and wellness for the real world.

I bring you exclusive interviews with industry leaders, inspiring trendsetters and wellness experts sharing skincare secrets, wellness methods and quality clean beauty recommendations for all skin types at every price point.

You’ll discover what works for those of us in our 40s, 50s and beyond. Clean beauty is about more than what you’re putting on your body. It’s a lifestyle; beauty from the inside out. I am a firm believer that when you look better you feel better.

I take a very holistic approach. We’ll illuminate a variety of beauty and wellness topics helping you green your beauty routine, manage stress and anxiety, improve nutrition, lose weight, optimize your well-being and live your healthiest life while being environmentally conscious.

You have more control over your health and longevity than you can imagine. Let’s go clean, green, and healthy together. Be part of the global green beauty movement.

Subscribe and tune in every Tuesday. You can find Clean Beauty Scene on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or any of your favorite podcast apps. You’ll glean helpful takeaways from each episode.  

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My Struggle With Postpartum Anxiety and Breastfeeding

#NationalBreastfeedingMonth

Are you a breastfeeding mom or were you at one time, a breastfeeding mom who found breastfeeding so damn hard you felt like giving up? I had an incredibly difficult time coupled with postpartum anxiety. Postpartum issues and breastfeeding difficulties are more common than you might think. In fact, in my experience, more common than not. I hope my story helps you.

Most women I’ve talked with had some type of hardship surrounding their breastfeeding experience. Many have such a sucky (no pun intended) time they just give up. For better or worse, I persevered.

Both of my pregnancies were great but I suffered postpartum anxiety after my first. I’m far removed from that point in my life but I remember it like it was yesterday. Perhaps you had a similar experience and will relate to my story. One thing I know for sure, if you did or if you are currently, you are not alone.

Mommy & Me play group with 6 month old Joey

As tough as it was, I never lost sight of the fact that I was blessed with a healthy, thriving, fun baby who allowed me to experience a love I never knew existed.

That little newborn turned 18 in July. Last week, we moved him into his college dorm. The cliché time flies.. nothing could be more true. Seems like yesterday he was my stubborn but sweet high energy toddler running me ragged, cracking me up and giving me the best cuddles in the world.

I wanted to share my own difficult breastfeeding and postpartum story for years but it’s not easy for me to open up and be vulnerable – not to use a totally overused term but I’m not the emotional type. I feel strong emotions but sharing them is out of my comfort zone. I’m the type that gets angry rather than cries but my anger is swift and fades fast, I take after my dad in that way.

This was not the case after my first son was born, emotions were heightened. I was weepy, sad, confused, irritable, guilt-ridden, lonely… an emotional sleep deprived wreck.

We hear about postpartum depression but postpartum anxiety is more common than you might think. The 4th trimester is real. I didn’t realize this at the time but that is what I was going through – 4th trimester struggles. I felt very alone and inadequate.

There simply weren’t enough resources for new moms. Fortunately today there are many. If I knew then what I know now things would be different. Now that I’m a wellness coach that focuses very heavily on self-care with my clients and myself I would’ve told that new mom, you need to take care of yourself and seek help.

If you’re going through that or ever do in the future please make your well-being a priority. Believe me, I know how difficult it is when you have a newborn, you barely have time to shower but practicing a little self-care each day will help you. The fact that self-care is a non-negotiable for our well-being is the reason I created my free Virtual Self-Care Retreat. If you’d like help fitting in some easy self-care, you can sign up here.

I’m not good at asking for help which was a big part of the problem. But I didn’t have much choice, at the time my mom was very ill with rheumatoid arthritis and my mother-in-law did not live nearby. I had left my well-paying network TV job at CBS so money was tight.

I distinctly remember thinking I am going to write about this one day because I cannot possibly be the only mom going through this. Facebook didn’t exist and blogs weren’t nearly what they are now. I thought I’d do it sooner but all things happen at the right time. I share my story because since then I’ve met many women who have been in the same exact boat. If you have a similar experience, I want you to know you are not alone or crazy like I thought I was.

20% of women in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and mood disorders before or after pregnancy and it can last up to 3 years postpartum. A national survey conducted by Every Mother Counts, Seleni Institute, Peanut, Motherly and Maven, revealed that the majority of women reported experiencing both depression and anxiety.

I shared my story two years ago in this video…

It was of utmost importance to me to be able to feed my baby the almighty breastmilk to give him the zillions of immune boosting health benefits, particularly being such a wellness advocate. And frankly, I figured it would be easier than having to make bottles and drag them along and certainly cheaper, breastmilk is free.

For a list of top toxins to avoid to welcome baby into a healthy home and pass fewer toxins through your breast milk click here. 

In the video, a live stream I did in my private Facebook group (you are welcome to join), I share that I unknowingly nearly starved my son for the first few days. He latched on just fine so I had no idea no milk was coming out. I did everything possible including hiring a lactation consultant.

I also talk about the circus it was and the rigors I went through weighing him, nursing him, weighing him again to see what measly little milk I might’ve given him… then making a bottle to supplement after which I had to pump to try to encourage my mammary glands to start making milk on their own and hopefully increase milk production.

The whole process was so freaking long by the time I was done feeding him it was practically time to feed him again! Plus, I was really bad at breastfeeding. I could not do it in public discreetly, boobs everywhere. I now realize why wet nurses were popular at a point in time.

I share my best advice to new moms and reveal how I finally, after months of screwed up sleep patterns, got him to sleep through the night and become a good napper.

I literally thought I would never be able to leave the house. I was almost delirious. The sleep deprivation was brutal. That coupled with the postpartum anxiety I was experiencing and lack of support made me so damn irritable.

If I was going through this today I would reach out to Mindy Werth of Aunty Mindy. She is a kind, loving and knowledgable Family Consultant specializing in: Fertility & Pre-Natal, Birth & Postpartum, Infant Feeding & Family Development, Gentle Sleep Guide. If you are having any type of postpartum difficulties or just want some help, you can find her on Instagram @auntymindyconsultant

I’ll cover many wellness issues including topics like this that are important for moms on my new podcast launching September 1st: Clean beauty Scene with Kelly Bonanno. Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast or any other podcast app.

Me & my sweet baby 2003