Who doesn’t love the smell of clean laundry? When we take our clothing out of a hot dryer there’s an expectation that they’ll smell fresh and clean. That signature scent is usually from the detergent, dryer sheets and other laundry products we’re using. For many of us, it’s almost second nature to throw a dryer sheet…
Health & Fitness
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…
Kick Off the New Year With Safer Products
As a green living advocate, the most frequent question I receive from someone looking for safer products is “where do I begin?” As simple as this may sound, the answer isn’t always easy. Much of the response depends upon what the person is hoping to achieve. Do they want safer products for their new infant?…
Top 7 Habits for Healthy Families
Sometimes I feel like a broken record. Encouraging my kids to make good choices and develop healthy habits sounds simple, but often they don’t listen to my repeated “requests”. I think most parents of teens and tweens would agree that there’s a fine line between nagging and gently encouraging. Let’s face it, kids are exhausted from…
What Egg Carton Labels Really Mean
Eggs are a staple in our home and as a result, we are constantly restocking our supply. Our family’s been part of a CSA for many years and we receive an organic egg share each week. The eggs are delicious and definitely taste different than their store bought version. The CSA delivers the eggs in plain…
One Simple Question to Ask Your Children
This post is created in partnership with Stonyfield as part of their YoGetter ambassador program. All opinions are always my own. Have you ever asked your children this simple question: How can I help you feel loved? The question was first raised in a Babble article, The One Question You Should Ask Your Child Tonight….
5 Healthy Back-to-School Tips For Families
The countdown has begun. Only a few days left until it’s back-to-school. How did that happen? At dinner tonight my ten year old announced that this was his best summer ever. Overcome with emotion, I nodded in agreement. It really was the best summer ever. Next summer has tough shoes to fill. Once the snow returns I’ll…