I came to the realization recently that I’m definitely a mean mom when it comes to sugar consumption. I’ve managed to keep my kids on a low sugar diet since infancy, and honestly plan to keep it that way til they head off to build their own nests. I didn’t grow up eating much sugar, […]
Not So Sweet Mama: How and Why I Raised Low-Sugar Kids Read Post »
There was a time when I, like many of us, completely trusted that what I was buying for my body, skin, and hair care was safe. It was on a shelf, in a store, approved by the governing agencies that regulate such things…so how bad could it be? I concerned myself only with price and whether
Dirty Clean: How Clean Are Your Cleaning Products? Read Post »
The words “cleanse” and “detox” have taken a life of their own in the past years. They almost have a cult following and definitely fall into the stereotype of the Whole-Foods-shopping-daily-yoga-practicing-juice cleansing-Lululemon-wearing variety. Not that there’s anything wrong with any of that, but you catch my drift. Cleansing and detoxing is so much more than
Cleanse This: The Best Herbs to Naturally Detox Your Body Read Post »
Were we all warned as kids about how stressful adulthood would be? Probably….but I’m pretty sure we were all too busy singing the soon to be defunct Toys R Us jingle as we skinned our knees roller skating, and tried to beat our best friends at Donkey Kong. Stress? Oh, we had NO idea.
The Best Herbal Teas for Stress and Anxiety Read Post »
One of my absolute favorite holistic go-to remedies during cold and flu season is a special blend of essential oils that often goes by the name Thieves Oil. This blend, which consists of clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, cinnamon and lemon essential oils, creates an effective and all-natural barrier to airborne pathogens, both viral and bacterial, and
Letting Thieves Into Your Home: Why We Love Thieves Essential Oil Blend Read Post »
