We all know how confusing and time consuming it can be at the supermarket when we’re on a quest to find healthy, non-toxic food for our families. Going aisle to aisle reading labels and deciphering ingredients is an ongoing challenge for many of us. Well get ready-there’s some exciting news on the food front! The…
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5 Yoga and Workout Clothing Brands With a Sustainable Twist
Some links in this post are affiliate links meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may get a small commission if you make a purchase. Thank you! I’m a creature of habit. Once I find a brand of yoga and workout clothing that fits well it’s hard to make a switch. For many years I…
Dangerous Chemicals Found in Popular Halloween Costumes
This is a press release by Ecology Center’s HealthyStuff.org project, the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow and Clean Water Action. I’m quoted in here as a concerned parent, wondering why we keep finding toxic chemicals in products marketed to our children. A study released today by the Ecology Center’s HealthyStuff.org project, the Alliance for a Healthy…
Known Cancer Causing Chemical Found in Always Pads
It’s enough. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of hearing that there are cancer causing chemicals in products that go in and/or on our bodies. This time we’re talking menstrual pads. Not a comfortable subject for some, but this is something we need to talk about. It’s time to put an end…
How to Cut and Peel a Mango
When a mango is ripe the flavor is magical. It is a little piece of nature’s candy. Did you know there are over 1,000 varieties of mangoes? They’re known to help prevent cancer, improve digestion, boost your immune system and contain a big dose of Vitamin A for improved eye health. All this good stuff added…
My Appearance on The Weather Channel: Talking With Your Kids About Climate Change
How I Ended Up on The Weather Channel One of my favorite things about my job is the unpredictability of each day. Unexpected events pop up all the time, keeping me on my toes. This week I was invited to appear on The Weather Channel, AMHQ with Sam Champion! I’m incredibly grateful to the wonderful team…
Why This Mom Cares About the Climate Crisis
This post was originally published in The Huffington Post Although I live only a few short hours from New York City, a trip to New York this weekend just isn’t in the cards. I’ll be sticking close to Boston as thousands of people join forces for The People’s Climate March this Sunday, September 21st. It’s being dubbed the “largest climate…
