Over the years I’ve been asked many times about which personal care products I use. As a fun way to share, I thought I would give you a sneak peek into some of the products currently in my shower. We all know the personal care products marketplace is constantly changing and the marketplace is extremely confusing…
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6 Things in Your Home that Could Cause Cancer
A person is more likely to die from heart disease than cancer, but cancer is closing in quickly and could take the lead. According to a recent New York Times article, the most encouraging gains in the war against cancer come from taking steps to prevent this disease. We all know that not all cancers are preventable,…
5 Ways to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching
Mosquito bites are running rampant in our family. Legs, arms, and any other exposed body part- mosquitoes don’t discriminate. My ankles are under attack. Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They need our human blood in order to lay their eggs. Thankfully there are a few techniques out there that really work to…
6 Tips for Naturally Fresh Breath
The quest for fresh breath has been around for ages. We flock to mints, mouthwash, gum and toothpaste all for temporary fresh breath. Take a stroll down the aisles at your local pharmacy and you’ll likely find an entire section of products dedicated to the promise of fresh breath. Bad breath is big business. Contrary…
Car Review: Behind the Wheel of a Kia Optima Hybrid
On an icy cold day in December a sporty new car landed in my driveway. As the keys were handed over I was given my mission: test drive the car for a week and report back. Not a bad task at all. The car was a Kia Optima Hybrid filled to the brim with all…
Review: Behind the Wheel of a Mazda3
On a recent Tuesday afternoon a sky blue mica colored Mazda3 showed up in my driveway. After a quick tutorial the keys were handed over to me and the car was mine for a full week. Have I mentioned lately that I love my job? At first glance this car appeared too small to serve…
Why I’m Adding Probiotics to My Diet
There’s a cabinet above the fruit bowl in our kitchen that’s overflowing with vitamin supplements. When I was pregnant I was very diligent and took my prenatal vitamin like clockwork. But ever since my pregnancies I’ve completely fallen off the wagon and all those supplements are sitting in the cabinet untouched. I focus on eating…