Parents! Your teen daughter has ONE plan this summer and it’s to snap pics of herself looking like a cartoon dog throwing up rainbows on Snapchat. The attraction of social networking, messaging and apps is SO strong, that you’ll need…

The women in my life are all dehydrated. Seriously, all human deserts.  Getting my Daughter, Mom and Mother-in-Law to drink water is like trying to get a cat to go for a swim. Needless to say, it’s a struggle. Excuses…

When I was selected to be April’s ‘Innfluencer’ for Temecula Creek Inn, I did a little girl scream and then went into planning mode. Temecula is about an hour and twenty minutes from my home, so I don’t get there often…

This Earth Day, you can help mitigate climate change by supporting these eco-conscious (and delicious) food and beverage companies! Helping the planet with your wallet has never been easier.  Alter Eco Dark Mint Truffles Savor these decadent orbs, made with…

We recently took a seven day cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. I like cruises in that I don’t have to unpack every night, yet get to wake up in different places in the morning. It’s a great way to ‘sample’…

  The flowers are blooming, the pollen is coating our cars and we often find ourselves with stuffed up heads and often congestion. Some people can shake it off, but others really suffer through the Spring season. This post has…

After a long cold wet winter, many of us are seeking the sun for Spring Break season! Here’s some tips for keeping your little ones naturally safe if you’re traveling to warmer tropical beach climates for your vacation. This post…

I was recently sent some samples of Eucalan Delicate Washes and was blown away by the quality! Eucalan Delicate Wash is non-toxic, biodegradable, free of optical brighteners, phosphates, synthetic fragrance and dye. The bonus…each one smells absolutely amazing. Natural scents…

I’ll be up in Anaheim from March 10-12  making new discoveries at the Natural Products Expo West.  This year there will be over 3,000 exhibitors! I’m hoping to be able to cover ALL of the show floors in the three days…

As a teen, I remember using harsh chemical-laden wipes and cleansers that would strip all the natural oils off my face. Although my skin felt clean after use, I often wondered if my skin was going to melt off. Not…

If you are eating a healthy diet and getting moderate exercise, yet still feel like you need a nap mid-day, then you may benefit from a supplement boost. Chronic Fatigue affects  women four times more often than men, according to…

Vegetable platters are beautiful, healthy and easy to prepare. However, it isn’t the tasty, creamy dip full of fat and calories that is feared at social gatherings. Nope, I’m talking about something much more insidious – the flu, or worse!…

I have several friends who subscribe to dinner kit delivery services that offer pre-measured ingredients with recipe instruction. The meals are relatively easy to prepare. Often some of the time consuming items are already premade, such as dough and ramen…

I recently received some samples of avocado oil and decided it was time to play with it in the kitchen. Avocados are typically pricey, so as a cooking oil, my concern is always health first, but secondly – can I…

I love Valentine’s Day! It’s not only a day to celebrate my cherished relationship with my husband, but it’s also a ‘month’ whereby I celebrate my great friends. Here’s a super easy dinner to prepare for friends to say ‘thank…