My Favorite Eco-Friendly Baby Brands and Products

Now that I am 33 weeks and coming down the home stretch I feel truly blessed that the bubs has so many people that already care about him so much. Every time More »

3 Smoothie Recipes for weight loss, skin, and health

Since about month 6 of my pregnancy a very strange thing started happening to me, I started to trade in my salty tooth for my citrus tooth. I eat roughly 2-3 tangelos More »

Adventure Travel Trend: Volunteer Expeditions

Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime that allows you to give back and get even more in return?  Whether you want to work to conserve endangered species or help More »

Healthy Eating Part 1: Follow the Seasonal Produce Calendar

For the last 5 1/2 months my eating habits have been all over the place. When I first got pregnant, I opted for any food that I could keep down.  This consisted More »

Bee Healthier: Honey Remedies ranging from Heart Disease to Hangovers

One of the more exciting perks of being pregnant is that I don’t have to watch my calorie count quite as closely as I usually do. This has led to the occasional More »

A Simple Guide to Sustainable Seafood

Imagine a net the size of several football fields being dragged over your hometown destroying everything in its path.  Buildings and structures and lives levelled in a matter of hours.  In the More »

 

Save money or make money with the new way to travel

Historic beer barrel accommodations in Ostbevern, Germany

I was getting my brows done on Sunday at The Brow Bar in Kensington, which I highly recommend, and chatting about the Babymoon my husband and I are planning this May for our 3 year anniversary. We initially started chatting

Meatless March Update: The Truth about Eating Vegetarian

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I am half way through my commitment of having a meat-free month and to be honest, I am loving it!  I feel healthier, more energetic, less bloated and have noticed a visible improvement in my skin.  And the best part

Shop Smart: 3 Great Green Daily Deal Sites

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Wondering where eco-savvy shoppers find deals to get deep discounts on their favorite eco-friendly products and services?  Here are a few great green daily deal sites to bookmark! Green Deals – Daily deals from 20-50% off on eco-friendly products and

Healthy Green Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day

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This St. Patty’s Day I thought I would try something new and keep with my green health kick inspired by my pledge to have a Meatless March.  As such, I have decided to finally attempt a few of those many

Celebrate Spring at a Cherry Blossom Festival!

Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego's Balboa Park

If you woke up this week with just a bit of a runny nose or itchy eyes from allergies or feeling groggy because we lost an hour of sleep, then you know Spring is upon us! This is one of

PaperKarma: Free App that Stops Junkmail

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This weekend marked the official start to spring with the changing of the clocks which means it’s time to start the annual spring cleaning!  One of the biggest contributors to my household clutter is the never ending pile of junk

Top 3 Free Designer Electronic Invitation Sites

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Spring is almost here and the season of celebration is upon us!  Starting with St. Patrick’s Day, this spring will be chock full of special occasions that will bring my favorite people together to celebrate.  And in preparation for these parties,

4 Lesser Known Health Benefits of Massage

Mark feeling very relaxed!

They say that you cannot put a price on happiness but I think my sister got pretty close when she treated me to a 75 minute prenatal massage yesterday. I have been experiencing a whole new array of lower back

3 Simple DIY Hair Remedies

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My hair and I are like an old crotchety married couple, even though we live in the same place, we rarely listen to one another and one always gets their way. In this case the dominant party would be my

Comical Cooking Video: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

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Week 1 of Meatless March is going wonderfully and I have discovered many new dishes that have made the cut onto my main menu from here on out!  My absolute favorite new obsession by far is a recipe from the

Pocket Size Personal Trainer: Fitness Buddy

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This year, since my husband and I are now responsible for a new mortgage and are planning for a baby we are much more conscientious about spending on the extravagant luxuries like gym memberships and training sessions. We have downsized

Meatless March: Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

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Today marks Day 1 of Meatless March and I for one am very excited at the challenge!  I am a former vegetarian of six years that had a moment of weakness while on a trip through Italy when I caved

Project Nursery: Pick Your Perfect Nursery Colors

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Roughly two weeks ago, I started charting out the Nursery in terms of large furniture pieces and basic must haves for the space, and today, I would like to focus on color. I know one of the biggest money pits

5 Reasons to Go Meatless this March

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Join the movement this March to go meatless for the whole month or start small with skipping meat on Mondays.  Here are 5 reasons why you should take the challenge!  You will: 1.  Save money – Meat is usually the

Green Product Review: Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil

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What is the one product that is a must-have in your purse at all times during these cold winter months?  For me it is a good lip moisturizer! I have been using one by Burt’s Bees, one of my favorite

DIY Anti-Aging and Acne Fighting Home Remedies

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When I first got pregnant I had a range of side effects from the influx of estrogen and they were mostly manifesting on my skin. I experienced some serious bouts of teenage acne and the worst part was that I

Healthy Eating P2 Video: Save & Navigate at the Farmers Market

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Check out this video of Ranger and I covering the best tips and tricks when navigating and saving at the Farmers Market. Hopefully these will come in handy next time you are trying to get the best deals and find

Countdown to Academy Awards with Oscar Nominee Inspired Cocktails!

Oscar Nominations

After spending six years living within walking distance of the Kodak theatre, the Oscars have become a tradition that I celebrate as religiously as any Hallmark holiday.  And this year I am especially excited because I actually enjoyed the majority

Green Beauty Product Review: EcoTools

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Are you a budget savvy girl trying to find eco-friendly products at the supermarket?  You are in for a treat because today marks the day I begin the reviews of my favorite products that will help you save green on

Healthy Eating Part 1: Follow the Seasonal Produce Calendar

Pumpkins in Fall

For the last 5 1/2 months my eating habits have been all over the place. When I first got pregnant, I opted for any food that I could keep down.  This consisted mostly of scrambled eggs, toast, and butter noodles.