Courtney 
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and the holiday seems to become more commercialized and gift focused every year. I absolutely am not anti-gift giving but the pressure to constantly give, what is often promoted as expensive or lavish gifts can be overwhelming. I also vowed to strive towards a more minimalist lifestyle this … Read more
There are a ton of dry shampoos on the market and I have tried a ton of them! I have tried really toxic brands and other brands that are marketed at being “more natural” versions. I think many of them that state that are mostly greenwashed. The recent benzene scares is also a real concerns … Read more
So you may have heard this already but plants actually can help keep the air in your home cleaner! They take a lot of the gross stuff in the air, do something with it and exchange it for clean good air. There is a ton of information on this if you just google but here … Read more
All-natural deodorant is something I think is really important. The concern for me is that this is something we are putting on daily and in a sensitive area where our glands are more likely to be open from heat and sweat. Ok I honestly don’t know about the glands thing cause I’m not a doctor … Read more
If you are looking for something fun to whip up for Valentine’s Day this is the perfect drink to do it. This is a super fun, fizzy and all natural drink to make! My kids and my husband absolutely love it. I love that this drink is 3 ingredients, super healthy, and packed with vitamin … Read more
So if you’ve read back to a my new year resolution article then you know that minimalism and less stuff is on my list of goals for this year. So a lot of this gifts center around an activity or small scale gift. As a Mom of two finding things that are easy and budget … Read more
Candy is traditionally full of added-sugar, dyes and various chemicals. One 5oz package of gummy bears has 63 grams of sugar which is 4 times the recommended daily intake for kids and almost 3 times the recommended intake for adults. It also contains some ingredients such as yellow 5, red 40, and blue 1 which … Read more
“Mom, can I have some candy since I slept in my bed all night?” “What, its 6:45A.M. no, you can’t have candy right now.” Let the wailing, whining, and stomping commence. Ever had a conversation like this with your little one? Finding a balance between rewards, treats, motivation and healthy habits is beyond challenging in … Read more
Companies today know that we want more natural, less toxic products. More studies are emerging showing that the chemicals we are ingesting and putting on our skin are causing very real health issues. These same chemicals are also being washed down our drains and into our water and food supply. Companies also know that we … Read more
It can be hard to find the time to source, research and order all of your clean, non-toxic beauty items! Most stores are filled with items full of harmful chemicals and very few clean options to choose from. Sometimes I run out of something and need to quickly grab a replacement or I travel and … Read more