Tag Archives: Healthy Living
Benefits of Flaxseed: Why You Should Choose this Fish-free Omega 3
I feel like every day we are bombarded by news on the newest dietary supplement or must have meal replacements and it only gets harder and harder to follow. It’s like trying to keep up with which Kardashian is getting
June Seasonal Eating Grocery List and Recipe
The combination of my ever decreasing stamina (thanks bubs) and my concrete commitment to eating healthy for 2 has made my grocery store visits a much more organized task than in the past. I have found over the last 5
April: Top 5 picks for Natural Beauty and Skincare Products that Work!
This morning I was reading a great article on the Broke Girls Guide “10 under $10: Our Favorite Natural Beauty Products” and it inspired me to share some of my own findings this month. In April, I have been extremely
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us and Thanksgiving is only a week away! I have so incredibly much to be grateful for this year and I feel like the luckiest woman in the world
Healthy Dessert Recipes: Sweet October Treats
I have always loved October. I think it is because it begins with my birthday followed by Vallee’s birthday in the middle and then ends with a holiday celebrated with endless amounts of sugar. My sweet tooth is always supremely
Mental Cleanse Challenge: Keep Calm and Enjoy the Green Grass
I’m sure many of you are like me. I wake up in the morning, stagger into the kitchen half asleep and turn the coffee pot on, pop some frozen waffles into the toaster ( I’m severely addicted to Kashi’s wholegrain
3 Simple Healthy Appetizer Recipes Fit for Foodies
This weekend was a special treat for me as I was lucky enough to spend it with one of my most dear friends and her beautiful family on a crystal clear lake in Michigan. It was lovely. I got to
Natural Remedies that kept me stretch mark free during pregnancy!
One of my biggest fears when first learning of my pregnancy back in October was the dreaded arrival of stretch marks. I read a ton of articles and researched every miracle cream on the market and I am proud to
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer Grilling Recipes
One of the many things I love about the summer season is the chance to spend my evenings on the porch cooking on the grill. The combination of soaking in the sun, the smoky smell from the grill and the
For the love of Kale: Health Benefits and Recipes
It is funny how my salads have evolved over the years and always been a reflection of my personality and lifestyle at the time. In college they were colorless mounds of iceberg lettuce drowned in ranch dressing and croutons. Then
May Eco-Friendly Beauty Pick: Making the Switch to Synthetic Makeup Brushes!
Each month I am slowly but surely switching out all my old beauty products with ones that are more eco-friendly and better for my health. Last month, in my top 5 picks for April, I found a great all natural
Infant Potty Training: Can we really go diaper free?
After months of researching what the best option is for the little bubs as far as diapering is concerned I have come across quite a few options that are better for the environment than just your typical Huggies. I have
Guide to Natural Laundry Detergent
I must apologize in advance but I have a feeling the next few weeks may be full of articles researching the last few things I need to get done before the baby comes, don’t worry Vanessa will be balancing the
Myths and Tips about SPF
Now that I am in my 30’s and am definitely seeing a few lines here and there on my face, I take sunscreen a lot more seriously. I am pretty religious about my application of 50 face sunscreen everyday but,
Spring Savings: Drink Recipes from the Garden
After almost 8 months of not being able to have a real cocktail, strong cup of coffee, or any refreshment that has an overwhelming amount of caffeine, my everyday drink choices are becoming stale. I have an herb garden that
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
I am definitely one of those people who has a minor case of what I like to call fitness ADD. Since I started my first major sport, ice skating, at age 4 I have run the gamut from rock climbing
