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Spring Time Allergies with Young Children

Spring Time Allergies with Young Children

  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.

Natural & Safe Spring Break for Babies & Toddlers

Natural & Safe Spring Break for Babies & Toddlers

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.

Eco-Friendly Laundry by Eucalan Delicate Washes

Eco-Friendly Laundry by Eucalan Delicate Washes

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…)

What I’ll be looking for at the Natural Products Expo West

What I’ll be looking for at the Natural Products Expo West

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. 

Natural Acne Solutions

Natural Acne Solutions

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.

7 Supplements to Boost Energy

7 Supplements to Boost Energy

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.

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Does Your Veggie Platter Have the Flu?

Does Your Veggie Platter Have the Flu?

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!

Packaged Dinner Kit Services – Are They Worth It?

Packaged Dinner Kit Services – Are They Worth It?

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…

Cooking with Avocado Oil

Cooking with Avocado Oil

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…)

Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Party

Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Party

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…

Do Natural Beauty Products Work?

Do Natural Beauty Products Work?

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…

New Year, New You, But Without Trying Very Hard

New Year, New You, But Without Trying Very Hard

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…)