Homemade Cleaning Solutions When I was growing up, my mom had a spray bottle with the hand-written words “Vinegar & Water” on it. Whether it was a sticky spill, pet “problem” or cleaning up after my siblings and me, my mom was quick on the draw with this tried-and-true solution. Now that I have my…
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Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips
FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME & GO GREEN THIS SEASON WITH ECO-FRIENDLY SPRING CLEANING TIPS Home & Parenting Expert Daddy Nickell Has The Scoop On Common Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips Do you want to ensure that your spring cleaning effforts are both effective and Earth-friendly? Say “no!” to all of the toxic chemical-filled cleaning agents on the market…
Quick Protein Packed Plant Based Meals
This post is sponsored by Pinnacle Foods & Boulder Brands. All comments and opinions are my own. If you’ve been a follower for awhile you know how busy my family is. The kids are homeschooled and contrary to popular belief; we are rarely home. Between music, sports, and our outdoor activities we’ve become grab and…
3 Superb All Natural Skin Care Products Found Right in Your Kitchen
3 Superb All Natural Skin Care Products Found Right in Your Kitchen It’s a fact that all natural skin care products are becoming more and more popular. Fortunately, we are slowly but surely realizing that chemicals and additives are not only unnecessary in many cases but also damaging for our skin. Use these 3 Superb All…
Superfoods to Boost Your Smoothies
Superfoods to Boost Your Smoothies Unlike high fiber or mise en place, there is no true scientific or culinary definition for the term superfood. In fact, this popular group of foods with a lengthy list of purported health claims is sometimes shunned by nutrition experts (myself included!) because it elevates certain foods in the popularity contest…
Healthy Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore
Are you looking for a healthy and easy dinner to make? Try this Healthy Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore. I love this recipe because it’s easy and it’s packed with vitamins and minerals. Be sure to check out the notes at the bottom of the page for information on nutrition, cost, and versatility of this dish….
6 Fixes for Common Nutrition Pitfalls
Do you remember when you made a New Year’s resolution? Did you still with it? No? Well here are some common pitfalls to eating healthfully and how to avoid them. Maybe these will help you stay on track. Skipping Breakfast Mom said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and research has found…
Homemade Granola Bars Recipe
Homemade Granola Bars Recipe from Erin Sellin My 6 year old takes cold lunch almost every day to school. I am always on the look out for healthier snacks and treats I can put in his lunch. The kid would live on crackers for snacks if I would let him. He is hit or miss…
From My Garden – Tuscan Pasta Primavera
Consideration was provided by Bertolli®From My Garden – Tuscan Pasta Primavera Bring Tuscany to your TableIt seems we have skipped spring this year and are experiencing summertime already here in Florida. It is a little hot but my garden is loving it. We’ve already had tomatoes and green peppers and they have so many new blooms.This…
Great Ways to Use Essential Oils for Your Dog
Guest Post Great Ways to Use Essential Oils for Your Dog Here are a few simple ways to prevent health issues for your dog. Essential oils products made by Young Living are natural ways to promote health, naturally prevent pests, and help stop tooth decay. Please keep in mind the not all essential oil brands…
Easy Lavender All Natural Carpet Freshener
I use essential oils throughout my home and for personal care. We make toothpaste, mouthwash, and even clean with it. I like to add a little essential oils to whatever I can and I love to make things all natural. Recently joined a fun pinterest remake group. The object of the group is to find something…
Raw Green Organics Review and Contest
I was so excited to receive my Raw Green Organics products in the mail. I was looking forward to cleansing my body and starting a new lifestyle of health and wellness. Unfortunately the day they arrived I was in the middle of some stomach issues that lasted a few days so I had to put…
Cooking With 5 Top Fat Burning Foods #Recipes
Cooking With 5 Top Fat Burning Foods The key to eating a healthy diet is fueling your body properly. There is a lot of research going on into new fat burning ingredients that can help you quickly burn calories and manage your weight. There are many ingredients you can find with the right research and…
100% PURE RAW ORGANIC YACON ROOT SYRUP Review
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. 100% PURE RAW ORGANIC YACON ROOT SYRUP 8 OZ. , LOW CALORIE SWEETENER. CERTIFIED ORGANIC. 50% FOS, PREBIOTICS, METABOLISM BOOST PRODUCT DETAILS 100% pure Yacon syrup has shown to assist in weight management, increase fiber intake and promotes good bowel function. Other benefits include: Lowers…
How to Make Dog Treats, Step by Step
Learning how to make dog treats is actually incredibly easy, as dogs will eat pretty much anything you will put in front of them. However, by making them you will not only delight the dog and reward it for good behavior, but you also want it to be something that will help it remain healthy….
Rejuvenating Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe
Rejuvenating Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe Think pink grapefruit is just for breakfast? That may be the most popular use of the pretty fruit, but it isn’t the favorite use in my house anymore. I love the smell of pink grapefruit, it’s uplifting and decided to put the whole fruit to use! Whip up a batch…
The Green Daisy #Giveaway
The Green Daisy Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Sponsored by The Green Daisy The Green Daisy was born out of the owner’s love for paper products and life-long dream of owning a business. It is one of the only online retailers where you will find exclusively eco-friendly gift wrap, gift wrapping supplies and stationery…
Newman’s Own Organics Review and Giveaway
Newman’s Own Organics started as a division of Newman’s Own in 1993 by Nell Newman and her business partner, Peter Meehan. In 2001 they became a separate company offering some of the best organic snacks around. All Newman’s Own Organics products are certified organic by Oregon Tilth. “Oregon Tilth Certification” means that: Farm does…
Annemarie Gianni Pure Skin Care Products Review and Giveaway!
I have become acutely aware of all the chemicals our bodies come in to contact with on a daily basis. We even found a tag on my daughter’s bean bag chair that said it may cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive issues! So, when it comes to the largest organ of my body, I only…
Nature Box Review and Sweeps
By Meridith I learned something from this review, “Do you know that the average American eats almost 25% of their calories from snacking? In fact, snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity. NatureBox helps you get more out of your day without wasting calories on the bad stuff.” Imagine once a month receiving a…