A new report from Ooma —a leading VoIP provider that offers cloud-based Internet security— details steps parents should keep their kids safe in the digital age. Consider these shocking statistics: American kids spend 6-9 hours per day on the Internet 56% of children 8-12 own cell phones and 21% of children under 8 use them So… Read More
Lisa’s Tips on TODAY to Ban Dust (Before it Makes You Sick)!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dust ball (laced with about 250,000 dust mites on average). We all have dust in our home (unfortunately), but as I tell my clients, too much dust isn’t just a household issue, it’s a health issue. I had the pleasure of going into the TODAY show investigative… Read More
31 Unique Uses for Lemons
When life give you lemons, use them wisely. These small, citrus spheres pack a powerful punch in sauces, drinks and sprinkled on food. But, they’re not just pretty pops of color; they’re full of vitamin C and countless other vitamins and minerals. Besides adding lemon to your water or displaying in a clear bowl on… Read More
Earth Day & 50th Anniversary Celebration
This Earth Day was very special for us here at the Healthy Home Dream Team. Ron & I had the absolute honor and pleasure of emceeing the 50th anniversary celebration of our favorite green cleaning product company, Earth Friendly Products, in Addison, IL. We enjoyed a special farm to table lunch serving organic cuisine that… Read More
A Guide to Home Improvement & Design Apps
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of HGTV design shows. From farmhouse flips to Texas-sized transformations, home inspiration today is endless. But, while most of us don’t have a pair of tall, dark and handsome twin brothers to overhaul our property in a pinch, what we do have is access to handy online… Read More
The Great American Reusable Bottle Sweepstakes!
Sip Your Way to Greener Choices Yes, you can (and should) drink (lots of) water. Most of us strive to drink enough water throughout the day to reap the benefits of staying hydrated; spending a collective 11.8 billion (with a ‘B’) dollars on bottled water in the U.S. each year alone. Hopefully, you’re filtering your… Read More
The Summer Slim Down Sweepstakes!
Are You Toxic? I was recently talking to our friend and cleansing coach, Christina Bird, and said to her, If people had keywords, ours would be #healthy, #nontoxic and #chemical-free. So, it goes without saying that Ron and I take these words very seriously, not just in our home, but in terms of everything that… Read More
ROAD TRIP 101: An Eco-Getaway Up the California Coast
Three words: Big. Sur. Coast. If you’ve never taken a trip hugging the southern and northern California coastline along the 101 freeway, then get your map app ready for an excursion for the senses. You’ll experience vivid colors that only a cypress-tree-lined ocean convergence can create. The seductive smell of wood-burning fireplaces amongst the pines… Read More