For today’s #triedittuesday post, I’m trying Branch Basics cleaning products. If you’ve been following for a while, you know I’m transitioning to safer, greener products – both for cleaning the house as well as skincare, makeup, etc. I shared some of my swaps and products in this post a few months ago. I
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Inspired by the tragic wake of the recent gun violence in America’s schools, here is Ann Hampton Callaway performing her original song called “Thoughts And Prayers” that addresses the epidemic of mass shootings and the urgent need for effective gun control legislation. For more information on
Over the past few months I’ve discovered that I have a problem with wheat. After eliminating it from my diet during my January Whole30 (and subsequent mini-resets) I’ve discovered that wheat is contributing to a number of ongoing digestive issues: heartburn, reflux, gas, slow digestion. I’ve been very, very
Let me just say, I am not an expert on clean living. We do a pretty good job of eating clean and really try to ensure that our fruits/veggies are organic, that we’re using grass-fed dairy, etc. However, the switch in other areas of our lives has been slower. It’s a bit overwhelming to try to tackle everything
Every Tuesday I try a new product and post a (brutally honest) review. This week I’m sharing my experience with the Quip electric toothbrush compared to my old tried-and-true Sonicare. I have a small mouth. Before you start laughing hysterically, let me explain. I’m not talking about how loud or outspoken I am. I’m
If you feel like allergy season gets worse every year, you are not alone and you are not wrong. I've been allergy tested and know that my biggest triggers are pollen, trees, mold and grass. Given that I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, avoiding these triggers is virtually impossible. However, I've found three products/techniques
Midlife can and should be a powerful, transformational time of your life but you’re going to have to look at what some call a crisis in a much different way. Laura Di Franco, author of Brave Healing offers 5 tips to turn crisis to creativity and transform everything to aim you toward the life you’ve always craved.
Now that we are empty nesters we do smaller loads of laundry more frequently. So I checked out Dropps laundry detergent and compared it to Tide pods. Dropps has cleaner ingredients, is just as effective, is comparably priced and has a lot less wasteful packaging. Bonus points for automatic (free shipping).
No longer thought of as just a woo-woo practice, the mainstream medical community has embraced meditation. The benefits of a meditation practice include: Stress reduction Improved concentration Increased self awareness Improved cardiovascular and immune health Increased happiness Better sleep So, how do you get started? There are a
