In need of a little extra brain power to prepare you for back-to-school? We have a few days to go before summer vacation comes to a screeching halt so I’m in the process of savoring every last minute with my kids (with some minutes definitely better than others). I have to confess that over the…
Healthy Living
How I Fought Fruit Flies and Won
I’m at war over here. A war with fruit flies. And I’m proud to say I’m winning. The piece that I’m struggling with is that there’s nothing that could possibly be causing these little buggers to multiply like wildfire. I know how they got here- there was ripe fruit on the counter. That piece makes…
Get to Know Your Leafy Greens
Walking down the produce aisle at the market and starring at the sea of leafy greens can be overwhelming. If it weren’t for those handy little signs in front of each product many of us would be lost. I have to admit there have been times when the signage has been overlooked and the wrong…
Hidden Hazardous Chemicals in Your Backyard BBQ
Picnic products can have hazardous chemicals A new study finds that some picnic products sold at the top ten national retailers have one or more hazardous chemicals linked to serious health problems. Are you surprised? Mind the Store Calls on Top Ten Retailers to Phase Out Toxics Remember when I went into a local Walgreens…
Why I’m Not So Crazy for Corn on the Cob
Summer and corn on the cob are almost synonymous in my book. When corn is in season it’s unbelievably sweet and delicious and I can’t get enough. Every trip to the local farm stand or grocery store inevitably involves bringing home a dozen ears. While my love of corn isn’t wavering, my willingness to eat…
Heading to BlogHer in Chicago with Better Life
It’s hard to believe that this year will be my third time heading to BlogHer. If you don’t know what BlogHer is read more about it HERE. What’s even more amazing to me is that I’ve been blogging for almost three years! BlogHer has taken me to great cities like San Diego and New York and this year BlogHer…
How to Save Water in Your Yard This Summer – Infographic
As heat waves are occurring across the U.S. right now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program put together an Infographic on how to save water at home. As we all know, outdoor water use spikes in the hot weather–this infographic illustrates that during the summer, a family can use up to 3,000 gallons of fresh…
