With temperatures in the 60’s it’s hard to imagine that winter is right around the corner. Every year I work hard to keep my fitness routine in place throughout the cold winter months. It’s no surprise regular physical activity has been shown to help strengthen your immune system, which in turn helps prevent a wide range of…
Healthy Living
Mom Detective: Are Wrinkle-Free Sheets Making Me Sick?
This article was originally published on Moms Clean Air Force We are a culture obsessed with being wrinkle-free. Take a minute to Google ‘wrinkle-free’ and a long list of products will pop up, ranging from clothing to sheets. Buying wrinkle-free takes the time, elbow grease and the heat out of ironing. Our busy lifestyles make anything that…
American Academy of Pediatrics to End Affiliation With Monsanto
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post Monsanto is a recognized name in many American households. We are familiar with its products, which can be found on the shelves of our stores, on our lawns and in our gardens. It’s the leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed and of the herbicide glyphosate. Glyphosate is the…
Victory! Macy’s Vows to Sell Furniture Free of Toxic Flame Retardants
Earlier this month I wrote a letter to Macy’s. I wanted to let them know that I was concerned about toxic chemicals that may be in products I bring into my home. I shared with them that I’m especially concerned about toxic flame retardants, which are common in upholstered furniture. It’s no secret flame retardants have…
Whole30: Tips and Inspiration for Survival
A few months ago I purchased The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. I was inspired by a few friends who had just completed the Whole30 program. The book arrived from Amazon and I promptly tucked it away in my kitchen cabinet. And there it sat for a good 6 months. Once October rolled around…
5 Green Beauty Products You’re Going to Love
As many of you know, I just returned from a fabulous long weekend in Los Angeles. My love for LA continues to grow as I spend more time there. What a special place, filled with so many interesting restaurants, people, beaches and shops. I was in LA to speak at ShiftCon, a social media conference focusing on wellness,…
Safer Beauty and Personal Care Products~How You Can Help
I’m back after an incredible weekend in Los Angeles. I was in LA to speak at ShiftCon, a social media conference focusing on wellness, health, and the environment. This is the second year for this conference and it did not disappoint. This year my panel was called “Beauty and the Beast: Navigating the World of Green Beauty“. I spoke alongside…
