Sweet, delicious homemade cashew milk - how I love you so. I'm constantly sipping on something around the house, and I'm a big nut milk drinker for a lot of reasons (see below!) You can bet that when I'm not drinking my green smoothie with homemade almond milk or homemade coconut milk, I'm enjoying ... Read More about Homemade Cashew Milk Recipe
Blueberry Smoothie Recipe: Blueberry PIE!
I love it when I stumble upon the most delicious smoothie recipe. It's kind of like searching for buried treasure. Only instead of gold, it's a cold, creamy, delicious and nutritious drink that will keep me full all morning long. That's exactly how I feel about my blueberry smoothie recipe. It ... Read More about Blueberry Smoothie Recipe: Blueberry PIE!
5 Simple Green Living Travel Tips
Between speaking engagements and different work-related retreats, I have been traveling more than usual. As you know, traveling is hard on our planet, so I am personally extra careful to leave a lighter footprint by making simple, thoughtful choices that make healthy eco-traveling a ... Read More about 5 Simple Green Living Travel Tips
DIY Dry Shampoo Powder
When was the last time you washed your hair? It has been three weeks since I last washed my hair, but don't worry, I still showered. Probably more like 4 weeks between shampoos. And no, I don't smell. I actually smell like Rosemary and Cedarwood because I reached for my DIY dry shampoo powder, and ... Read More about DIY Dry Shampoo Powder
6 Useful Ideas for Unwanted Gifts
One thing is for sure this holiday season: you will receive at least one gift you don’t really like. Maybe a t-shirt you’ll never wear, a book you’ll never read, or a bottle of perfume better suited for Aunt Edna. We politely thank the giver and slyly look for a receipt tucked away in the box. If ... Read More about 6 Useful Ideas for Unwanted Gifts
How to Clean Bath Toys: 5 Non-Toxic Ways
Have you ever picked up a bath toy and seen black stuff in the crevices? If not, give that ducky a squeeze and see if black liquid comes out. I’m sorry to be the one to break it to you. It’s mold. Yep, that little ducky your dear child is slobbering on in the bath is moldy! Most bath toys ... Read More about How to Clean Bath Toys: 5 Non-Toxic Ways
Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
The beauty industry is horribly unregulated. I can’t believe what some companies try to get away with putting in their products, and then expect us to slather it on our bodies, or even worse, our children’s bodies! When shopping for personal care products like lotions, shampoos, and creams, there ... Read More about Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
Homemade Baby Wipes
Homemade baby wipes are the best way to keep unnecessary chemicals off your little one's tush! Have you looked at the list of ingredients on a package of baby wipes lately? I have and do not like what I have read. Baby bums are the most sensitive parts on their body and yet, we clean them multiple ... Read More about Homemade Baby Wipes
What is Carrageenan?
Carrageenan has zero nutritional value, yet it can be found in innumerable dairy products and dairy substitutes. So - What is carrageenan? And why is it in our food? It's a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed (Irish moss) and it's used to thicken and homogenize dairy and nondairy products ... Read More about What is Carrageenan?
Homemade Chocolate Recipe
This Homemade chocolate recipe tastes better than any store-bought on the market and you have control over all the ingredients.No soy lecithin or dairy milk or unrecognizable ingredients that sometimes sneak up on you without warning!They are a pinch to make- it is just waiting for the ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Recipe