When a friend does amazing work I always like to share. Amie Valpone, the Editor-in-Chief of The Healthy Apple, just launched a new “cook book”, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. Although her book contains over 200 recipes, it is really so much more than a traditional cookbook. I’ve been trying…
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A Stainless Steel Baking Sheet That Actually Works
I’ve been gradually replacing my non-stick bakeware with safer options. It’s still a work in progress. Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick baking sheets, I’m committed to dumping the Teflon and replacing my non-stick with healthier options. Non-stick cookware and bakeware are metal pans (such as aluminum pans) coated with a synthetic polymer called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as…
6 Unique Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $40
Whenever I’m in need of gift I end up spending hours scouring various sites for unique gifts that will help the planet in some way. This year I came across a few gifts that made the list. Rather than reinvent the wheel I thought I would share with you what I found. Hopefully some…
Style, Sustainability and a BIG prAna Giveaway! #JustBeYou
Style and sustainability are two things I try to look for in a company when I’m buying clothing. It’s sounds like a simple task, but it’s not always an easy combination to find. Just Be You with prAna and Stonyfield Most mornings I’m in a rush to get to the bus stop before heading into…
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,…
Introducing Stonyfield Organic Fruit Snacks
I’m honored to work closely with Stonyfield as a brand ambassador. Part of my job is to share with you new products as they’re about to hit the shelves in your grocery store. Enjoy! Stonyfield is venturing beyond the dairy aisle and now makes organic fruit snacks! Their new organic fruit snacks are just making…
Understanding Organic Wine and a Review of Natura Wine
I’m always sad to see summer go and this year for some reason I’m really feeling it. To help ease back into the reality of school, work and the change of seasons, Natura wine sent me six bottles of wine to sample. Of course I needed a few friends to help out. Natura wine is a natural…