2012 is here and with it, the arrival of shiny red and pink bicycles promenading the sidewalks of my neighborhood. To some we know and love – the holidays meant warm, fuzzy throws and family get-togethers, and to others – it meant ownership of new electronic gadgets and gizmos. Among the priceless family gatherings and… Read More
Healthy Food
A Toast to Good Health
Ringing in the New Year doesn’t have to take its toll on you and the environment. Vodka is created by fermenting and then distilling the simple sugars from a mash of pale grain or vegetal matter. Did you know rye and wheat are the classic grains for making vodka? VeeV, the wheat-based vodka, is infused… Read More
Does Your Cup of Coffee Contain a Latte of Chemicals?
Cozy fireplaces. Warm smiles. Friends. Family. A peppermint latte or cup of coffee adorned in a festive cup. The holidays have arrived with all that glitters and glows. Coffee might be the first thing that most people consume after they awaken on a chilly (or not so chilly) morning. But, does this daily addiction come… Read More
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is definitely in the air and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, a raw foodist -or – none of the above, we are sure you’ll fall in love with this vegan recipe for a soothing holiday time treat. We consulted Karen Graham, R.D. of Smart Nutrition… Read More
Sip Your Way to Health With Sensational Smoothies!
You may have noticed a change in our newsletters and in this websites’ URL! We are still the Healthy Home Dream Team,™ but we’ve changed our domain name to RonandLisa.com! Same us, same mission – to create healthy homes across America: one nest at a time. So what does this announcement have to do with… Read More
Excuses Be Gone! Raw Food Detox – Week 2
We have survived week one and if you have been following along our ‘14-Day Raw Food Detox,’ then it should be no surprise that the tantalizing treats provided by 118 Degrees have made our journey a bit less arduous. There have been so many amazing little treasures and we’ve included the menu for each day,… Read More
He Said, She Said, Part II: Our Raw Food Detox – Days 5-7
Ready for the rest of our Q&A on implementing a Raw Food Detox with Chris, mother of a four-year-old and self-admitted convenience food abuser at MamaBirdsBlog.com? If you, like Chris have never attempted a vegetarian, vegan or raw food lifestyle, you may discover you also have some common misconceptions about raw food that could be… Read More
He Said, She Said, Part I: Our Raw Food Detox – Days 5-7
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Wolfe Yes, Virginia, there is a reason to dine well! Whether you believe in Santa Claus or not is debatable, however, the importance of a living healthy lifestyle is not. Hopefully, you have been following along our 14 Day… Read More