What do organic cotton and puppies have in common? They love being in photos together! Before diving into why I’m a big fan of organic cotton (especially from prAna) I wanted to introduce you to the newest addition to our family. Introducing our new puppy who arrived three weeks ago from Mississippi. She’s added so…
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5 Products to Buy Organic That Might Not Be On Your Radar
Many of us are already buying organic food and non-toxic personal care products whenever we can. While buying organic is always the better option, it is impossible and cost prohibitive to buy everything organic. Our focus tends to be on organic foods, but there are a few organic products that deserve our attention and should be added to…
Best Non-Toxic Lip Balm for Kids and Adults
Raise your hand if your lips are chapped. I have tubes of lip balm everywhere, ready to be applied over and over throughout the day. This is the time of year when many of us have dry, cracked lips. With the wind, snow, and lack of humidity, chapped lips are here to stay for a few…
How to Fill Your Plate With Good Food (Plus a Free eGuide!)
Having healthy food in my kitchen has become a priority over the years. Once I had children my commitment to good food and healthy options took over. After years of attempting to create healthy habits, my kids still give me a big eye roll when they’re looking for snacks. Much to their dismay, we generally…
Steel Cut Oats and Yogurt Make a Perfect Pair
While on vacation this summer I spent an afternoon shopping in a quaint Maine town. In one of the shops, I discovered an entire aisle filled with Bob’s Red Mill products. After checking out everything I walked away with a bag filled with Bob’s Red Mill organic, gluten free oats. I knew this would not go…
Grassfed Yogurt: What Are The Health Benefits?
Have you noticed that there seem to be more and more products with a “grassfed” label? And it’s not just beef boasting the label, dairy products from milk to yogurt are also prominently displaying a “100% grassfed” label. Eager to learn more about this new addition to our labeling system, I had a chance to hear from Tim Joseph,…
Turkey Tips: Should I Buy an Organic Turkey?
We have wild turkeys living in our neighborhood. They are here year round and quite frequently decide to saunter across the street as I’m pulling out of my driveway. We generally sit in the car and watch them as they make their way to safety. They are magnificent creatures, with a wing span sometimes up to almost 5…