Every morning one of my kids makes the countdown announcement: “Only ten more days until summer!” We still have a few more weeks of school here in the Northeast, but summer vacation is right around the corner. And everyone’s ready. Once school winds down preparations for summer camp kick in. Woo hoo! I have such amazing…
Buyer Beware: BPA Could Still Be Lurking in Your Canned Food
Do you eat canned foods? A recent survey found that over half of American families eat canned fruit, vegetables, beans, soups, or meat/fish. About 40% of Americans use canned milk. If you are one of the millions of Americans who eat canned foods there’s a good chance that you are still being exposed to the toxic…
Unique Mother’s Day Gifts For the Moms in Your Life
Nothing makes me happier on Mother’s Day than a gift or card hand-crafted by one of my kids. Each signature or message inscribed is yet another way to preserve those fleeting moments of their childhood. I don’t save much but one of these treasures is almost always a keeper. If you’re looking for another way…
Books to Read Aloud With Your Kids About Diversity
Long gone are the days when we all snuggled up in bed and read aloud. When my kids were younger they used to love reading books together before bed. It was our nightly ritual regardless of where we were. Our bookshelves were overflowing with a wide variety of books, which at times made the book…
Introducing Beautycounter: Putting the Truth Back In Beauty Products
A wide assortment of beauty products fill an entire drawer in my bathroom. I’m always on the lookout for new, safe, non-toxic beauty products. I was first introduced to Beautycounter at Shiftcon two years ago. After trying out a few of their products I was intrigued. The Every Day AM Hydrating Cream was my first addiction. Over…
10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Thanksgiving
This post originally appeared on The Huffington Post Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many. It’s a time to eat, indulge and spend uninterrupted time with family. It’s also a time for reflection. A time to think about what we’re thankful for and a time to think about how the choices we make impact our families…
5 Ways to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching
Mosquito bites are running rampant in our family. Legs, arms, and any other exposed body part- mosquitoes don’t discriminate. My ankles are under attack. Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They need our human blood in order to lay their eggs. Thankfully there are a few techniques out there that really work to…
