Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
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.
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.
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. (more…)
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 that I’m there.
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.
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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to profound fatigue, which interferes with daily activities, symptoms can include depression, insomnia and brain fog. It’s also super annoying when you have to get a lot done, but your body didn’t get the memo!
Interestingly, many are now looking into preventive measures such as the IV treatment for cold and flu, understanding that general health maintenance can play a pivotal role in energy levels and overall well-being.
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 noodles. However, chefs-to-be still need…
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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 afford it? (more…)
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 you’, and best of all…
I love the thought of using natural based beauty products that are also cruetly-free, but do they work? I’ve taken the following products for a spin to see if they really work. I’ve also broken down beauty ingredient basics as to which ingredients to look…
I’m all about resolutions and self-improvement, but when January rolls around, life starts to feel like a chore. This year, I’ve taken the whole resolution thing off my plate, but have added natural products and easy ideas to help improve my life, but without major effort. These are easy fixes from beauty to time savers. (more…)
