My kids love pancakes and waffles. We’ve decided that almost everything tastes better with maple syrup. Most weekends we’ll have some variation of pancakes to start off the day. We add fruit, flax seeds, chia seeds, and occasionally chocolate chips for a special treat. For the past few years, my kids have been begging for a waffle maker. Just…
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How to Shop for Non-Toxic Furniture: Introducing The Organic Mattress
Many of us strive to eat organic food, clean with non-toxic supplies and use chemical-free personal care products. We even search for safer options for mattresses and bedding. We’ve covered all bases when it comes to protecting our families, but have we given any thought to the safety of the furniture found in our home? There’s a good…
The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens to Add to Your Shopping List
It’s finally time to slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the summer! Sunscreen isn’t just for those sweltering hot summer days. It’s important to add SPF to your daily beauty routine throughout the year even when you’re not directly in the sunshine. An estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun. By…
It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Fragrance Routine
Love’s Baby Soft was my first of many perfume obsessions when I was a teen. Over the years my bedroom became littered with a fragrance collection that could rival Sephora. The daily norm was a few sprays on my skin and clothing before heading out. While I thought I was smelling fine I’m sure I…
7 (More) Things I Learned at ShiftCon
It’s hard to believe that another ShiftCon has come and gone. Once again, the conference did not disappoint. My shero and the founder of ShiftCon, Leah Segedie, continues to set the bar higher and higher every year. She and her husband Mark along with their incredible team work tirelessly for months beforehand making sure that everything…
6 Non-Toxic Cookware Brands to Try
Years ago I started tossing my old, scratched non-stick pots and pans and slowly began to replace them with safer, non-toxic brands. My switch to non-toxic cookware has been a process. There’s so much information out there to sort through and investing in new pieces can be an expensive undertaking. After years of research and…
4 Sunscreen Mistakes You’re Probably Making and How to Fix Them
This post is brought to you by Goddess Garden. All opinions are my own. When I was in my teens I worshipped the sun. That’s when the sunscreen mistakes began. Baby oil, reflectors and hours of free time left me in basking in the sun’s rays for far too long. Many vacations were spent with…
