Smoothies are a staple in our home. We love them for breakfast or as an after school snack. There are endless possibilities for healthy add-ins. Sometimes my kids have no idea what’s inside their smoothie, but they do know that it tastes great. Here are six healthy additions to any smoothie to help you make the most delicious and nutritious smoothies year…
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Introducing: Stonyfield Greek With Chia and Oh My Yog!
Most of you know that I’m a Stonyfield fan. I’ve been working closely with Stonyfield for many years and they walk the walk. I love so many of their products, with their Greek yogurt and their frozen yogurt at the top of my list at the moment. Stonyfield has a few new and exciting products that…
10 Things I Love About the ClimateStore
I have some really exciting partnerships lined up for 2015. Stay tuned-I’ll be sharing the full list with you shortly. What I’ve really been noticing this year is the number of brands who are truly committed to protecting our families and the planet. They get it. No greenwashing, no gimmicks, just the real deal….
Ask Lori: Should I Peel Cucumbers or Leave the Skin On?
I’ve been asked many times how I come up with topics to write about. Cucumbers for example-how did this make it to the top of the list? Here’s the answer: Readers submit questions all the time and I do my best to respond. I’ve mainly been responding via email. A week or so ago I was meeting…
Getting to Know Your Oatmeal: The Different Types of Oats
Oatmeal is a pretty common breakfast food in our house. If I remember the night before, I prep a batch for the next morning in my favorite slow cooker. I’m able to delay the start time so that it’s ready when we wake up. A bowl of oatmeal is an easy, nutritious crowd pleaser. Add a…
Mom Detective: My Hunt for a Flame Retardant Free Couch
This piece was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force Change is happening. As buyers continue to demand flame retardant-free furniture, manufacturers have no other option but to listen. It’s no secret flame retardants have been linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption and other serious health problems, yet much of the furniture in the market…
Everything You Need to Know About Cast Iron
I’ve been gradually making the switch to safer pots and pans. Nonstick finishes have come under fire in recent years due to the toxic fumes emitted when the cookware is exposed to high heat. Bye, bye Teflon, hello cast iron and stainless steel. About a year ago I was sent a Lodge 10-inch cast iron skillet ($14) for review and…
