Plastic wrap has been around for generations working hard to preserve leftovers and keep food from becoming stale. It’s a staple in many households and used on a daily basis. Unfortunately, our convenient, handy plastic wrap has a dirty little secret: it’s made from a form of plastic called low-density polyethylene (LDPE). After we use plastic…
Healthy Living
15 Tech-Free Gifts for Tweens
Last year I really struggled to find unique holiday gifts for my three tween boys. A tween which is a very distinct category of boys and girls generally between the ages of 8 and 12 who are pre-adolescent. According to the US Census there are currently 20 million tweens in the U.S. and they are…
Giving the Gift of Strength & Hope
We could all use the gift of strength & hope during challenging times. When a friend is going through a difficult time we all want to help but, sometimes the right words don’t come to us. I’ve personally been on both the receiving and the giving end of this equation, as I’m sure many…
3 Benefits of Going Green (VIDEO)
It’s time for my newest video, The Benefits of Going Green! This is the fourth in a series of 5 videos filmed during my trip to New York City and produced by the amazing team over at Manilla. Each video covers some of the many ways we can all lead a greener life. If you missed the first video, 5 Simple Steps to a…
What’s in Flavored Potato Chips?
Flavored potato chips seem to be all the rage. A long, unexpected weather delay in an airport yesterday gave me ample time to search far and wide for healthy snacks. I stumbled upon a variety of unhealthy snack options, some of which were downright disgusting. But when you have hours to kill in an airport…
3 Tips to Make Recycling Easy (Sponsored)
The national recycling rate has increased every year for the past 30 years. The current recycling rate is 34.7%. That sounds a bit low to me. It’s time we step it up a notch! There are many creative ways to improve an existing in-home recycling system or to create a new recycling system from scratch….
Lululemon and My Search for New Yoga Pants
Lululemon yoga pants and tops have been staples in my wardrobe and make an appearance most days of the week. I’ve been a Lululemon fan for many years, but that’s about to change. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about- Lululemon is a brand that makes technical athletic clothes for yoga,…
