Use This, Not That: Shampoo
Do you know what’s in your shampoo? Most shampoos you find on the store shelves contain potentially harmful chemicals like surfactants that can cause skin irritations and allergies. They can also be...
View ArticleFor the Men In Our Lives: Charcoal Cleansing Bar and Cream Exfoliator
Ladies, we love our skin, and we take care of it as much as we can, but we’re not the only ones who want our face to feel silky when we touch it. Our men want it too! Try it, ask them if you haven’t...
View ArticlePiperWai: a Safe and Effective Deodorant for Every Woman
I love finding beauty products that are safe and effective! One of my favorites is the PiperWai Natural Deodorant. Two rockstar women invented this natural deodorant, killed it on the hit TV show Shark...
View ArticleYour Luscious Lips Deserve the Best Lip Gloss (S.W.A.K.!)
I have been addicted to lip products ever since high school. To this day I love lip gloss and the way it makes my lips shine, plus it gives me just the right amount of moisture my lips need. The Lip...
View ArticleMaking Healthy Changes: Toss the Non-Stick Pots and Pans at Home
Since we recently moved to a new house, I thought it would be a good time for us to re-think what cookware we are using in our kitchen. I am trying to be more aware of what toxic chemicals are being...
View ArticleWhat You Didn’t Know About Beets
Have you been hearing all the latest buzz about beets? Those small, red, earthy and sweet vegetables seem to be everywhere. And it’s no surprise so many use it to make beet juice or beet salad (or even...
View ArticleSimple, Healthy Switches in the New Year: Here is My List
Are you looking to make some healthier decisions in the new year? Simple, healthy switches are important, and if you haven’t started yet, now is the perfect time! The new year gives all of us a chance...
View ArticleTricks for a Sun-Kissed Summer Glow
It seems we have fast tracked into summer with sunny and hot days already here. Since I am a skin cancer gal, I am NOT able to lay out in the sun or get any color from the sun. Basically the sun hates...
View ArticleReady for a Clean Swap
Are you ready to make a clean swap? My initial thought was to update the Healthy Switches blog I wrote a year ago, but because I have learned a lot in the past year—and have started using some other...
View ArticleThe Good Stuff: Nina Sits Down with the Owner of Type A Deodorant
As you all know by now, I am always trying to make safer choices for myself and my family whenever possible. But let’s be honest, these switches have to be easy and they have to work. In my quest to...
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