Early birds get the worm and at 8:00am on September 13, 2014, they did just that by dining on delicious fare – including gluten-free muffins and vegetarian options – while Ron and I revealed secrets to eliminating hidden toxins from the home (ahem, the nest). We were thrilled to be the official keynote speakers at… Read More
Green Living
Winter Wellness Roundup: Health is in the Palm of Your Hands
Gray skies, rain, and cooler temps can bring down our mood and take a toll on our health. We were one of three health advocates in Los Angeles, CA to share our tips for breathing right, keeping your body moving and fit and staying happy through the chillier months in the City of Angels with… Read More
Would You Live in a Shipping Container?
We had the pleasure of visiting the newly revamped and uber-trendy section of downtown Las Vegas, NV called Container Park. An extension of Freemont street, this was funded by former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, as part of the Downtown Project; a community revitalization project to instill a sense of community and pride in what previously… Read More
7 Fantastic Ways To Save Precious Water At Home
Water is a precious resource and many people don’t have enough of it. In fact, federal officials have designated portions of 11 western and central states as primary natural disaster areas because of a drought with California, Oregon and Nevada being the worst hit. Today, most households in the U.S. waste a huge amount of… Read More
Organic Cotton: The Future of Textiles
Cotton. is. a. crop. In fact, it’s considered the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. 25% of the worlds’ insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants) are sprayed on cotton. Cotton covers only 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet uses 16% of the world’s… Read More
ABC’s The Bachelorette, Trista Sutter: Her New Book + A Gratitude Chat with Lisa Beres
When you meet the effervescent Trista Sutter from ABC’s The Bachelorette, you may initially feel a bit green with envy of her inner and outer beauty, completely adorable family and positive personality. But, you’ll soon realize, that this mom of two doesn’t take her blessings for granted. In fact, she’s written a new book, Happily… 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
PVC: THE POISON PLASTIC! Get Safer Supplies & Back to School Guides
We’ve discussed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) here before (PVC? OMG) and the inherent health dangers associated with exposure to it. PVC, also referred to as vinyl, is found everywhere today. Look at any child’s playroom or open their school backpack and you’ll find a plastic explosion of products designed to educate and entertain children…but, at what… Read More