Lemon, ginger and honey : All-natural remedy
As the weather get windier and colder, flu and cold season kicks into gear. I get a little obsessive (wipe down the shopping cart like crazy, wash my hands numerous times a day and gulp down my immune...
View ArticleHomemade deodorant that really works
I’ve tried countless lines of all natural deodorant, and I always stink. They don’t work for me. I finally resorted to making my own using basic ingredients that are known to be odor absorbers,...
View Article14 Fruits and veggies you should only buy organic
Organic fruits and vegetables can be pricey compared to their conventionally-grown counterpart. It’s hard for me to pick up a $4 pint of organic strawberries when I see the $.99 sale ones that look...
View ArticleHomemade Toothpaste with Coconut Oil
Recently, I stumbled across an article that talked about toothpaste ingredients and the issues they can actually cause rather than prevent— and it startled me. So I did more research and found more...
View ArticleWeekend Adventure: Farmer’s Market
Saturday is “family day” in our home— we try to spend the time together and do something low key and fun. For us, this usually means walking to the farmer’s market down the road. We work up an...
View ArticleHow to support your local farmer
4 ways to help support local farmers 1. Shop your local farmer’s market. 2. Read the labels on the produce you buy at the store. See where it is coming from before you buy— if it’s a couple states...
View Article5 Green Smoothie Tips
Green smoothies are an incredible way to start your day. I’m a vegetarian who doesn’t like salads, so green smoothies are a great way for me to get my daily intake of leafy greens. (And they taste...
View ArticleVitamix Giveaway {Closed}
This giveaway is sponsored by Vitamix, a company improving people’s lives one high-quality blender at a time. This giveaway is closed. Winners will be announced May 8, 2013 Today is your super lucky...
View ArticleThe 2013 Produce Buying Guide
Pin It The EWG released their 2013 Dirty Dozen organic produce list, which helps me decide what produce I should definitely be buying organic. There are 14 produce items that should be...
View Article4th of July Healthy Treats
Fourth of July is just a few days away and I’m still trying to figure out exactly what we are doing. I know a BBQ is a must and so is our slip n slide. As for food— that’s usually up in the air until...
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