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I attended the event at The Robey in Chicago along with about 40 other women and men and let me tell you – their visuals spoke volumes. And it’s the reason why some women are buying male hygiene products like Oars + Alps, a natural Chicago-based skincare line. Even though the skincare like was designed and marketed for men, the female founders of Oars + Alps discovered that 30 percent of their customers are women, due to the pink tax. The Pink Tax event, the host regularly shared facts about the pink tax including: On average women pay 7 percent more on goods and services.

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a magical time, there’s no doubt about that. There’s a reason why Chicago was named the best city to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and so many people come to the city to enjoy the atmosphere for this fun holiday. Below are a few bars in Chicago to add to your St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl. St. Patrick’s Day Booze Cruise tickets range from $60 to $99, and there are also discounted group rates if you have ten or more people.

And so when I was introduced to a new Chicago-based skincare line, Oars + Alps, I was excited to hear that they are made for people on the go in the city. This skincare line was made by two Chicago women who didn’t just want skincare products that smell nice or look nice, but go beyond vanity and are made chemical free to help heal your skin and put your best face forward. I ordered the peppermint charcoal bar soap, the eye cream, the charcoal face wash and the Hawaiian deodorant. The first Oars + Alps product I tried was the charcoal peppermint bar soap and it’s one of my favorites.

Being alone is nice but it’s also kindof sad when you’re alone during the holidays. I’ve found myself being alone for the holidays quite frequently in my twenties