Whether you have vegetable beds in your yard, a balcony garden, or just a few flowers along a perimeter fence, those of us with a green thumb are hoping for the best when it comes to our plants this summer. Shrubs and greenery can be advantageous for curb appeal and occasionally for food, but in… Read More
Ban Exercise Excuses: Build a Better Body from Home
Can I take a moment to ask you a big question? How is your get fit 2012 New Years resolution going? I ask this because we are halfway into the year (can you believe it?), in the height of bikini season and because I care! As a personal trainer, group fitness teacher and woman that… Read More
RAW Mango Tarragon Burger
Wondering how to eat healthy and still enjoy backyard summer parties? Here is my recipe for the BEST summer burgers ever! Bring these to your next BBQ and I guarantee no one will miss the meat or the heat! 1 c sprouted sunflower seeds 1 c walnuts, soaked and dehydrated 1 mango, extra ripe 1/4… Read More
Clean Up Your Chemical “Body Burden” from Personal Care Products
1. LET’S GET STARTED! Line up your personal care product bottles; ingredient labels facing you. Ignore pretty packaging and dazzling claims like “pure,” “natural,” and “organic” on the front. Manufactures spend millions on what to say on this front label to get you to buy. Here is your new mantra – “It’s all about the… Read More
Green Thumb: 5 Reasons to Create a Vertical Garden
It’s becoming impossible to visit a public space, commercial building or upscale hotel without witnessing one of these. No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The above photo represents that latest trend in interior and exterior landscaping -vertical gardens or, living walls as they are referred to. Installation via Woolly Pockets, modular trays,… Read More
Strawberry Fields Forever: RAW Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe
Summer is a time for sandy feet, simple pleasures and fresh strawberries. Sit back, relax and savor this healthy, quick and easy recipe for RAW Strawberry Almond Tart by Chef Raya Belna. Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 c organic almonds 1/2 c raw honey or coconut nectar 1 T ground vanilla bean 1 tsp Himalayan pink… Read More
How Can Music Protect You From EMFs?
Everyday, we are becoming acutely aware of elements that exist in our environment and how many are negatively impacting our lives. Humanity, with all its wisdom, has dumped over 80,000 man-made chemicals that have found their way into air, food and water. In addition to these negative influences, we have also surrounded ourselves with a… Read More
Soyummi Organic, Dairy and Gluten-Free Pudding Review and Coupon
By guest blogger, Chris Bird of MamaBirdsBlog.com. As a mom, I do my best to keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand for my little picky-eater and four-year-old daughter. I’m always looking for snacks that mimic the not-so-healthy snacks I grew up on, but without all the artificial ingredients, trans fats and preservatives. So, when… Read More