Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
There were so many new and innovative natural body/hygiene products at the Expo West, Natural Products show, but here are my personal favs that I’ve found. I’ve included their links so you may read more about these trend-setting companies in…
One of my goals of ExpoWest 2018 was to look for snack bar products that were low in sugar. I like bars as easy on-to-go snacks for my family, but the added cane sugar drives me bat crazy! Truth be…
This is my girl. My daughter is active, thin, and can slam a ball down a fairway. As she is burning calories like a furnace, I’m always looking for ways to add extra plant-based protein to her diet. We eat…
What if you have celiac disease and you accidentally ate gluten? I’ve discovered some new products from the recent Gluten Free Expo that will answer ALL of these questions AND offer solutions. Recent advances in Food Science and Technology have…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureUp2018 #CollectiveBias Making healthy choices in the New Year has not only been expressed in how I eat, but how I live my…
Growing up on a peninsula jutting out from San Diego, CA, I was fortunate to be surrounded by the sea. As kids, we would often go out fishing in the peaceful kelp beds right off of Point Loma. One of…
Call it eco-anxiety. Between melting glaciers, the USA exiting the Paris climate agreement, dwindling coral reefs and increasingly forceful hurricanes, being an environmental steward can feel pretty stressful. Pioneering research from the American Psychological Association (APA) and the organizations Climate…
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickNaturesSweetness #CollectiveBias I love making overnight oats because of the convenience, but more importantly, it’s one of the few breakfasts I can…
Switching to a vegan diet isn’t easy—especially when you’ve been used to the taste of protein-rich and flavorful meats. Not to worry; you can have your meat substitute and eat it too. Try these vegan protein trades to quell meat,…
Recently around the water cooler, there’s been chatter about the benefits of CBD oil. And, by the water cooler, I mean Moms Night Out at a wine bar. Under hushed voices, benefits of CBD were being discussed in serious tones….
If you are one of those persons who try physical exercise to lose weight without controlling your diet, you definitely will not achieve your desired goals. Losing weight demands much effort, but most importantly, you have to pay keen attention…
Rather than relying on willpower alone, improve the healthfulness of your dwelling space, starting with your kitchen and living room. Slim meal strategies If you keep a produce bowl on your kitchen counter, research shows you’ll weigh an average of…
I was recently selected by TRUST Beauty to experience their plant-based skin care line, and it could not have come at a better time. I’ve recently bounced around from San Diego’s dry crisp fall weather to sunny balmy Florida and my aging…
When children are young, they are continually learning through their interactions and playing. Teaching your child how to play and interact with others is essential to help them develop and grow into productive members of society, and they may get…
The following is a sponsored post. Daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 5th at 2 a.m. and I for one can’t wait for the extra hour of sleep! While I welcome the bonus snooze time in the morning, the early…