By guest blogger, Chef Tanya Fuqua Boy – they tell you life will be different, but you’re never really prepared for the changes that life as a first time mom will bring! You love your new role, but how do you maintain your previous healthy routine with this new more complicated AND time consuming one;… Read More
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DIY Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe
By The Dabblist Raise your hand if you’re a lip balm-aholic! I can’t be the only one. I used to go through several tubes of balm on a monthly basis, all in the name of moisturized (and oh so kissable) lips. But then one day, I had my aha moment. It involved turning the tube… Read More
A Day in the Life of Lisa: My GREEN Product Routine – Part III
Photo credit: Nest Design Group Hi ho, hi ho…it’s off to bed I go. Phew, have you been following me through Part I and Part II of this series? If not, you’ll wanna catch up by reading the first two now. This has been a bit eye-opening in terms of how many products I use… Read More
Cosmetic Lies in Pink Disguise: The Top 10 Ingredients to Avoid!
It’s October which is synonymous with National Breast Cancer Awareness. We’ve discussed Pinkwashing here before (Pinkwashing: A Growing Concern) and this time, chemist and industry expert, David Pollock, is releasing a warning regarding “pinkwashing” practices common in the beauty industry. The term pinkwashing refers to the sale of items that contain ingredients that are known… Read More
TIME OUT! Why Product Recalls Belong in the Naughty Corner
As a parent, you do everything in your power to protect your children. There are enough dangers in the world without having to worry about serious safety hazards hidden inside kids toys. But, are you aware that hazards could, in fact, be waiting in your child’s toy box? Children’s products, such as toys and baby… Read More
PAIN IN THE A’S: Asthma, ADHD, Allergies & Autism
If you are a parent, then chances are likely that one or more of your children has experienced one of these ailments: asthma, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), allergies, autism spectrum disorder, developmental or learning disabilities, obesity or diabetes. Today, one in 88 children in the U.S. suffers from autism, costing parents six times the… Read More
VEGAS: 6 Secrets to Green Your Trip to the Strip!
When we think of the bright lights and late nights of Las Vegas, Nevada, maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t always the first thought that comes to mind. Rather, most people conceive an overstimulation of the senses coupled with an overindulgence of food, drink and betting. But, this doesn’t have to be so. As two who… Read More
Do You Know What’s Lurking in Your Child’s Classroom?
Do you know what chemicals are lurking in your child’s classroom or daycare environment? Hold on to your number two pencils because you’ll be shocked to discover that 25% of the chemicals in school cleaning products have been linked to cancer, asthma, and other health issues! According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 50% of… Read More