If the sight of your monthly electric bill causes you to belt out a high note shriek, it may be time to reduce your phantom load. If you are unfamiliar, a phantom load is the leaking current, or the small amount of electricity drawn by appliances even when they are turned off. Many people are… Read More
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Are You Being MisLEAD? Red Lips. Bright Paint. High Price.
Most of us today are aware of the serious health repercussions associated with lead. We may go to great lengths to avoid exposing ourselves and our loved ones to this heavy metal and neurotoxin that can cause learning, language and behavioral problems. We avoid purchasing toys made in countries where lead is still acceptable for… Read More
The Toxic Body Burden: Environmental Illness + Chemical Sensitivity
By Dr. Lisa Nagy You may suffer from, or have heard the term, Environmental Illness (EI) or Chemical Sensitivity. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (a division of the NIH) defines MCS as a “chronic, recurring disease caused by a person’s inability to tolerate an environmental chemical or class of foreign chemicals.” According to… Read More
RON & LISA WIN in the 34th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS!
It’s pretty big news actually (o.k., like…HUGE!!). The Telly Awards has named Ron and Lisa Beres as a second place, Bronze winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for our piece titled Creating DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Products on The SUZANNE Show. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly… Read More
5 Eco Tips to Glamp Your Camp!
As avid lovers of the outdoors, Ron and I value and appreciate any chance we get to heed the advice of Albert Einstein: Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. A few weeks ago, we got an opportunity to do just that in Silverado Canyon at a very special spot… Read More
Savory & Sustainable Cuisine: Mercado, Santa Monica, CA
What do you get when you combine a cup of culinary flavors, add a dash of delectable entrees, mix in a spoonful of sustainable produce and top it with a teaspoon of tantalizing cocktails + tequilas? An authentic destination named one of the Top 10 New Restaurants in 2012 by LA Magazine, of course! Nestled… Read More
Frizz Free Can Be Flat-Out Dangerous!
ByAva Anderson I have been battling hair frizz frustrations for years now with the help of blow dryers, straighteners, curlers and products…lots of products. And, although I have heard all of the miraculous stories about the Brazilian Blowout I, personally, have never been tempted to undergo this treatment. Here is why: 1.) It is Carcinogenic… Read More
The Save Your Skin, Save Your Health Sweepstakes
ENTER TO WIN ! (2) Winners will receive… (2) Continuous Spray Sunscreens (One Adult + One Kids) (2) Trigger Spray Sunscreens (One Adult + One Kids) (1) Facial Sunscreen A $108.00 Value!! in the… Save Your Skin, Save Your Health Sweepstakes! Oooh, the days of lying out for hours in the 115+degree, Arizona heat, by… Read More