One question that I’m constantly asked is: “What green cleaning products do you use?” That’s a tough question to answer since I’m always testing out new and improved green cleaning products, but I’m going to give it shot. My overall advice when making the switch to green cleaning products is to replace products you’re currently using as…
Healthy Living
If You Have to Pick One Fruit to Eat Organic Make it This
The One Fruit to Eat Organic: Apples Organic apples are a must. Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of 12 fruits and vegetables called the “Dirty Dozen”. For over 10 years EWG has published this annual guide to help people eat healthy and reduce their exposure to pesticides in produce. The Dirty Dozen™ list of…
On Father’s Day: Green Lessons Learned
Father’s Day. A time for honoring fathers, celebrating fatherhood and recognizing the influence of fathers in our society. This Father’s Day I celebrate all the fathers in my life. Those here now and those no longer with us. Born in Queens, New York I was destined to be a city girl. When I was about 5…
10 Summer Camp Essentials for All Ages
Summer Camp is just around the corner for all three of my kids. They’re headed to an overnight camp far away from home. This will be the first year for my youngest. My boys will be joined by 7 cousins for four weeks of fun. We’re in the thick of packing and it looks like…
The AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga Trend-Taking a Closer Look
AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga (also known as “Aerial Yoga”) is all the rage. No yoga mat required. All you need is a silk hammock hanging from the ceiling and a few Cirque de Soleil moves. I’ve been wanting to try it out for a while and this weekend I had the chance at Raffa Yoga in Providence,…
Breaking Green News and Other Odds and Ends
Breaking Green News Life is a bit crazy over here with work, year end school activities and packing up three boys for overnight camp. I know I’m not alone, we’re all feeling the crunch right about now. I wanted to leave you for the weekend with a few breaking green news stories worth a share….
21 Day Whole Body Cleanse: Tips and Inspiration for Making it Work
When I first heard the words “21 day cleanse” my automatic response was NO WAY. After a few weeks and much convincing I warmed up to the idea of a 3 week cleanse. Sounds kind of crazy, doesn’t it? For the past few years I’ve been doing a 5 day juice cleanse. It was quick and…
