Ditch plastic straws...here are the best reusable straws for at home and plastic-free straws for when you're on the go!When I first started using less plastic in my life, I freely admit that it was much more about my family's health than the environment. Fast forward a few years, and while I'm still ...
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Upcycled Gift Wrapping Ideas
Save money, resources, and create beautiful and uniquely wrapped gifts with these upcycled gift wrapping ideas! One thing you should know about me: I really love wrapping gifts. I love the process of making the finished product look beautiful and lovely for the person receiving it. I feel like ...
How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown (The BEST way)
If you want to send apple slices in your kids' lunches or keep them overnight, you need to know how to keep apples from turning brown! Let me show you the best way! I post my kids' school lunches on my Instagram stories a lot. Whenever I send apple slices, I always get at least one private ...
Should You Worry About Glyphosate in Your Food?
Should you worry about glyphosate in your food? Read and decide for yourself. Glyphosate has been in the news a lot lately. In a landmark lawsuit last month, DeWayne Johnson was awarded $289 million dollars in damages caused by the Monsanto's Roundup (in which the main ingredient is ...
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Use this homemade Elderberry Syrup recipe to keep your family healthy all year round! I started using elderberry syrup when my daughter Meghan was a toddler. Elderberries are rich with health benefits, including: Health Benefits of Elderberries Boost the immune system Fight and ...
How to Get Clear Skin (Naturally!)
Every person covets a radiant complexion. Some people were born with it. The rest of us have to work for it. Learn how to get clear skin with these tips for any age! Please note that links to products in this post may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the free content I ...
Best Multivitamin for Women
Women and men are different. Let’s face it; sometimes it feels like we’re from different planets. We have different caloric needs, our bodily functions vary and our health priorities don’t always match up. It only makes sense that when a woman is searching for a supplement regimen; she looks for the ...
Natural Products I’m Loving Now
Obviously, I think the food we put into our bodies is important. If you've spent more than .02 seconds around here, you've figured that out. I think there's quite a bit more to our health stories than just the food we eat, though. You might be surprised to hear that I think it's equally important ...
Making the Switch to an Organic Mattress: My Green Mattress Review
Conventional mattresses are made with harsh chemicals that are linked to many health concerns. Here's our story of switching to a safer, organic mattress. Did you know that the average person spends four entire months out of any given year in bed? That's four months of the year, laying on your ...
Help Save Bees: Join in the Don’t Kill My Buzz Campaign
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Beesponsible®. The opinions and text are all mine. Bees. Do you ever stop to think about how important they are to our lives? Bees pollinate our fields, orchards, and gardens. Did you know we can thank bees for nearly ...
Natural Products I’m Loving Now: Beautycounter Edition
It's been a hot minute since I've shared a Natural Products I'm Loving Now Post. I get asked all the time when I'm going to post one, so I'd say this is waaaay overdue! This one is worth the wait, though, friends, because I'm beyond excited to introduce you to Beautycounter. Have you heard of ...
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Indoor Air Pollution in Your Home
Air quality. It's something we probably don't think about enough, but can cause serious health problems. Indoor air pollution is in the top five environmental health risks. Health effects can occur quickly, after immediate exposure, or, sometimes, they occur over the span of years. This makes it ...