I’ve been wearing my favorite brown Earth Footwear boots for years. When I chose them I remember thinking they were the coolest boots ever (they are), and noticing that they were incredibly comfortable (they are). When I think of Earth Footwear I always think of comfort first. That must be why they’re marketing their new…
Healthy Living
Take the Pledge to Use Natural Deodorant + a MightyNest Giveaway!
Putting toxic chemicals under your arms stinks! That’s why MightyNest, a long time sponsor of this site and an internet retailer of high quality and safe products for our homes and families, asked me to put the natural deodorant, Primal Pit Paste, to the test. Find out why you should choose a natural deodorant, then take…
Green Pots and Pans: Introducing 360 Cookware
Over the years I’ve been searching for safe and non-toxic cookware. Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick pots and pans such as Teflon, many health conscious people (including me!) are tossing their non-stick and replacing them with healthier options. I’ve always been a stainless steel fan. Much of my cookware is stainless steel and…
How to Give Your Kitchen a Green Makeover (VIDEO)
A few weeks ago I traveled to New York City to film a video on how to give your kitchen a green makeover for Manilla. The video is ready and I want you to be the first to see it. Get ready for the Manilla Makeover: Green Kitchen Edition! Green Makeover Kitchen Edition Before you settle in…
Cell Phone Use While Driving is Out of Control
My cell phone sits in the cup holder next to my seat when I’m driving. Ready for use, if need be. Yesterday I was driving a car full of boys to soccer practice and I noticed a car to my right. It was swerving. My instinct was to get as far away from it as…
What Does a Fat-Free Label Really Mean?
Fat-free is a term that many of us are very familiar with. We see ‘fat-free’ on our food labels and we seek it out on the foods we love to eat. What Does ‘Fat-Free’ Mean? There’s an assumption that fat-free actually means free of all fat. Well it doesn’t. The label that reads ‘fat-free’ can actually…
Take the Pledge to Love Bulk Food
Walking up and down the bulk food aisle at your local supermarket can be somewhat intimidating and overwhelming. The sheer number of bins is mind-boggling and the choices are endless. Take your pick from bins of grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, spices or baking ingredients. Buying from the bulk bins at the grocery store is…
