Everyone has the right to know what’s in their food. It’s hard to disagree with that, right? More than 90% of Americans believe GE (genetically engineered) foods should be labeled. Unfortunately, there are a few who don’t agree that GMOs should be labeled and they’re giving the pro labeling community a tough time. Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and G….
Healthy Living
4 Climate-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
This was originally published on the Huffington Post. It’s hard to ignore the sea of red gifts and boxes of chocolates lining the aisles in most stores this time of year. Valentine’s Day is upon us. While we ponder how to best surprise our loved ones, many areas in the country are being hammered with multiple blizzards. It’s hard to…
5 Healthy Superbowl Snacks for Kids
Superbowl XLIX is here! Enough talking about Deflate-Gate. I’m ready for game day. Since moving to the Boston area it’s been impossible not to get caught up in the sports world. The transition from a Packers fan to a Patriots fan has been bumpy, but I’m now officially aligned with almost all the New England teams. It’s…
3 Small Kitchen Appliances I Can’t Live Without
I always love taking a sneak peek into someone else’s home. I’ve shared with you what’s under my kitchen sink and some of my favorite safe shampoos and lotions. My friend Lindsay has also shared some behind the scenes glimpses into her home with a look at what’s under her sink and what’s in her…
5 Healthier Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes
Now that my son no longer has a peanut allergy (stay tuned for this amazing story) nuts of all kinds have been a staple in our home. And there’s a good reason. In a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found people who ate a daily handful of nuts (including peanuts which are…
5 Tips for Staying Healthy and Active With Your Family
My spin class at the gym was packed this morning. Not a spare bike to be found. Just goes to show you that no one wants to be outside when the temps are below zero. Or maybe everyone has a New Year’s Resolution to hit the gym? Whatever the reason may be, during the winter…
The Scary Truth About Red Dye No. 40
I went to the movies with my 11 year old last night. Just the two of us. We went to one of our favorite movie theaters-where the seats reclined and the arm rests were incredibly wide and comfortable. Before the movie started we waited in line for candy. When we reached the counter my son had a hard…
