As an individual you can choose to be part of the problem, or part of the solution! On our ‘waste less’ journey, we made A LOT of mistakes and learned what works for our family. In honor of Plastic Free July, I wanted to share my mistakes with you & some common things people think…
Steel Cut Oats, Two Ways
Create healthy habits, not restrictions Steel cut oats use to be my enemy. They only came into my house if they were accidentally bought. Now, they are my preferred oats and even my kids like them more. They don’t get all mushy like processed oatmeal and are better for you! One thing that makes these more…
Soy Isn’t Evil, Nor Is It A Miracle Food
“Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” -Albert Einstein Soy is not poison. I’m not gonna lie, I use to be afraid of any soy (thanks mainstream media). I’ve now realized that soy isn’t really that scary after all! Mainstream media had put out that eating soy could…
5 Tips to Make Better Food Choices
Have you ever considered the environmental impact your food choices have on the world? I went from eating a ‘healthy’ (by the USDA’s guidelines) diet, to aiming for grass fed & sustainably raised animal products, to now aiming for plant based. A meat center diet not only causes you health problems, but it causes environmentally…
Prepare for a Plastic Free July
I don’t want to protect the environment, I was to create a world where the environment doesn’t need protecting. Have you ever heard of Plastic Free July? In 2011, a small group started it in Australia and it has now grown to touch millions worldwide! The goal is help people become aware of plastics and…
Toddler Approved Green Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Have a hard time getting greens into your diet? Here’s a nutrient packed smoothie to start your day or have as a snack that you won’t even realize has greens in it. Picky toddlers approve of this too! Spinach is one of the most nutrient dense greens. About 1/3 of it’s calories are from protein!…
Why You Should Shop at Thrift Stores (& Tips on Rockin’ It)
One of the most important lessons we can glean from the environmental movement is to ‘think globally and act locally’.– Mike Love Do you go antiquing or enjoy a good find at a thrift store? If you already shop there, go you! If you haven’t, you should totally go. There are some gems you can…
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived. – Sidney Sheldon One reason I really love essential oils is the fact that it makes DIYing easy and toxin free! I can reuse jars I already have, see the exact ingredients that go into what I’m making, and when you make something…
How to Decrease Your Risk of Preventable Diseases
It’s not a short term diet. It’s a long term lifestyle change. AI’m reading another great book about the benefits of eating plant based. I remember growing up & driving my mom crazy because I wanted to eat peppers & spring mix..then being told they cost too much. But guys, if you buy REAL food it’s…
Natural Beauty Items (You May Have In Your Kitchen!)
Life isn’t always really glamorous and fabulous. It’s about encouraging people to go back to natural beauty.-Zoe Foster Blake Would you believe me if I said you didn’t have to buy expensive beauty products to have healthy skin, hair, and nails? Beautiful glowing skin with less wrinkles, strong nails, and shiny flowing hair are all…