I think most of us would agree that the little mirror on the visor of your car is your enemy-it’s possibly the worst place to check in on how you’re looking. Every flaw is amplified; every freckle is enlarged. Case in point: I was late for a meeting last week and, as I was…
Environmental Working Group
Farewell to February
It’s hard to believe that February is coming to an end. Even though Punxsutawney Phil peered out from his hole and didn’t see his shadow winter in Boston is still going strong. How can it be that spring is only a few weeks away? To close out the month I wanted to share with you…
Lipstick Love Without the Lead
I am a lip balm/lipstick junkie. I can’t get enough of the stuff. I have lipstick containers stashed everywhere-in the car, drawers, coat pockets, bathrooms-no space is spared. I love lipstick. FDA finds lead in most lipstick I began to have second thoughts about my addiction to lipstick when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
How to Choose Healthy Pots and Pans
Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick pots and pans such as Teflon, many health conscious people are tossing their non-stick and replacing them with healthier options. WHAT’S WRONG WITH TEFLON? Non-stick pots and pans are metal pans (such as aluminum pans) coated with a synthetic polymer called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon….
Non-Toxic Nail Polish
As our fingers and toes go into hibernation under warm winter gloves and closed toed shoes the mani-pedi business is still going strong. Many are heading to spas and salons for a little extra pampering to ease the stress that comes along with the holiday season. Did you ever stop to question the safety of…
Got Lice?
I knew it was inevitable. The dread is back. After a long summer with no mention of lice, today I received confirmation that they have made their way back onto the heads of countless children. I can now legitimately wonder if today will be the day that they enter my home for the very first…
Green Teens Take on Abercrombie & Fitch
If you are in the 20 and under crowd, Abercrombie & Fitch is probably your go-to clothing store. The store lures you in with its loud music, beautiful sales people, scantly clad mannequins and trendy fashions. As you walk by the store it is hard to miss the strong smell of fragrance wafting out the…