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…
Personal Care Products
My Picks for Non-Toxic Shampoos
I have struggled over the years trying to find non-toxic shampoos that actually work. It always a two step process. First the research, making sure the ingredients are safe and non-toxic. Second, the family stamp of approval. The shampoos have to smell nice and our hair needs to feel clean. We weren’t asking for much….
5 Simple Steps to a Greener Life – VIDEO
Remember when I traveled to New York to film 5 short videos for Manilla covering the many ways we can all lead a greener life? The first video is ready to share! I would love to hear what you think. Simple Steps to a Greener Life If you’re not a green king or queen,…
Juice Beauty Review and Giveaway
I spend a lot of time looking into the safety of personal care products before I ultimately use them. Here’s what happens when I buy a new personal care product: Look through the ingredient list If everything at first glance looks OK I buy the product. Take the product home in a reusable bag (would…
What is Baking Soda?
Lately I’ve been receiving oodles of amazing green questions from Groovy Green Livin readers through Facebook, Twitter and email. I love that so many of you are reaching out. While I try to answer each and every question individually, there are times when it’s impossible. There are also many times when your fabulous questions…
Green Moms Unite to Talk About Toxic Chemicals
Everything from the food we eat to our cleaning products, furniture, personal care products and our yards can contain toxic chemicals. No one wants to be exposed to these harmful chemicals, but where do we begin? How do we sort through all the information? Sometimes it just makes sense to combine forces to find…
Style Essentials Mineral Makeup Review and Giveaway
There has been a lot of talk recently about toxins found in our makeup. There’s a known carcinogen nitrosamine (banned in Canada and the European Union) in our mascara, concealer, sunless tanning lotion and baby shampoo. There’s lead in our lipstick. There’s arsenic in eyeliner. The reason why: the FDA isn’t regulating our cosmetics. I…