During the holidays we spend a lot of time in close contact with others-there’s lots of kissing, hugging and shaking hands. All of this intimate contact means one thing-I am destined to catch a cold or the flu. Year after year this has been the case. As the holiday season ramps up I’m typically caught…
non-toxic lifestyle
How to Dispose of Toxic Cleaning Supplies
Last week we found out that many popular household cleaners have hidden toxic chemicals. Tide Free & Gentle, Simple Green Naturals, Glade Touch Odor, Clorox Clean Up, Bounce Free & Sensitive and multiple air fresheners made the list of products tested and were found to have carcinogens, reproductive toxins, endocrine disruptors and allergens. We…
Dirty Secrets: What’s Hiding in Your Cleaning Products?
This information in this post was provided by Women’s Voices for the Earth and Healthy Child Healthy World. Today they co-released a report about hidden chemicals in your cleaners. Cleaning product companies aren’t required to tell us the chemicals they use in their products, and what they’re keeping secret from you could be hazardous to…
Non-Toxic Pest Control
I’m a self-proclaimed bug lover. Although, I have to preface that by admitting that as much as I love them, I’m also afraid of them. I’ve been known to let out a scream or two when I see them (especially a giant spider). However, after the scream I always do my best to compose myself…
GIVEAWAY: Essential Safe Products (ESP)
I was recently introduced to Essential Safe Products (ESP), a site started by a Florida mother of six who has always been dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for her family. She created ESP as a one-stop, easy and friendly resource for those looking to learn about and lead a non-toxic lifestyle in…
Halloween and the Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Candy Corn, Kit Kats and M&M’s oh my! Every Halloween it’s those bite sized candy bars that get me. Somehow on Halloween I give myself permission and I’m able to rationalize eating those fun- sized pieces (and lots of them). Bad news for me: the National Confectioners Association says that two 50-calorie bite-size candy bars…
Me, Me, Me and You Too
Happy Friday everyone! This has been an interesting week-bouncing from fleece to shorts and back again. Before jumping into the weekend I wanted to share a few quick things with you. With only 10 days to go until Halloween, I wish I could tell you that our costumes are set and we are ready to…