Introduction The world is awash in plastic waste. Every year, we generate more than 300 million tons of plastic, much of which ends up in landfills or the ocean. To make matters worse, only 9% of all the plastic ever produced has been recycled. So what can we do about all this plastic waste? One Continue reading
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How To Start Composting In Your Apartment (It’s So Easy!)
Introduction Are you interested in composting but don’t know where to start? Composting is a great way to reduce your waste, help the environment, and even grow your food! Despite what many people think, composting is very easy to do – and it doesn’t have to be smelly or gross. It can be a very Continue reading
Healthy Living 10 Tips to Healthier Happier Toxin Free Home
Learn How to Reduce Toxins in Your Home. Toxins come from everything. Pollution from manufacturing plants and vehicles fills the air we breathe and our day-to-day home and health care products are filled with unknown ingredients including formaldehyde. Our clothing even contains toxins from dyes, antibacterial and odor resistant products. Avoid antibacterial and odor-fighting clothing Continue reading
My Journey From Normal To Organic Only
My Journey Begins I started my journey to live an organic lifestyle in 2013 when my son was born. It was his life and health and my newly acquired knowledge about genetically modified foods that accompanied with my belief since early childhood that medication should be limited to actual need. You see even as a Continue reading
Chia for life… These seeds harbor amazing health benefits!
Chia seeds are small and nutritious possibly one of the most beneficial seeds you can include in your diet. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, protein these little seeds can help you lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains:Fiber: 11 grams.Protein: 4 grams.Fat: 9 grams (5 of which Continue reading
Driscoll Cares about what we eat, the environment and our health!
Mom and Baby Healthy Living say thank you to Driscoll’s for providing delicious berries for us to enjoy, your organic options are super yummy. My son enjoys fresh organic blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Your raspberries are some of the sweetest I’ve ever tasted. We love the fact that if we can afford organic we can Continue reading
Do You Know What Is In Your Makeup?
What Is In Your Makeup? Formaldehyde is in your makeup and hygiene products. Did you know that formaldehyde is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics, lotions, hair care, soap, baby products, building materials, and many more household products? Cosmetic products release small amounts of this chemical continuously, so seldom used cosmetics have Continue reading
Go Green Convert To A Sustainable Lifestyle Unite For A Better World
Everyday we continue to destroy out planet. I guess the mentality has been that mother nature would replenish herself. However this is not the case, natural resources are running out, we are destroying our oceans by discarding trash in them. Chemical spills in our oceans are make the fish toxic! We hear about oil spills, Continue reading
Remove harsh chemicals from your home
Have you ever wondered what ingredients like Cocamidopropyl betaine, polyquaternium-10, tetrasodium EDTA, and PEG-80 sorbitan laureate are? These are ingredients found in most baby shampoos!! Now, do you want to know what they are? EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database has answers! Visit www.egg.org/skindeep/ and find out what you’re really putting on your skin!! According to EWG Continue reading
Happy New Year 2014!!
Everyday I wake up I strive to be a better person. Welcoming 2014 with an open mind and a open heart looking forward to all the joys and laughter ahead with my LO as he grows and learns. Drive and ambition are my two best friends❗ I will take on this year as every year Continue reading