Most of us know pre-made smoothies can be loaded with sugar. What you might not know is that even your homemade ones can contain as much sugar as two cans of Coke. Yikes! One argument you might hear is that it is natural sugar. And it is true, fresh fruit has the natural sugar fructose,…
A sulfate (also known as a sodium sulfate) is defined as a salt or ester of sulfuric acid. To put it simply, sulfates clean. You can find them in lots of household products, from clothing detergents to dishwashing liquid – and even in your shampoo. But sulfates aren’t great for your hair and for that…
Homemade smoothies are much healthier than the pre-made ones you buy in the store. That’s a given. Most of the smoothies in the store are loaded with sugar and aren’t truly good healthy weight loss ideas. Here are some reasons why your weight loss smoothie might not be working!
My kids are all about bath bombs these days. They make really great holiday gifts as well as birthday gifts for hard-to-buy-for people like teenage girls! Did you know that they are so easy to make? I love finding new DIY bath bomb recipe ideas to try out for natural skin care!
Don’t you just love smoothies? I find it so much easier to get fruits and vegetables into my diet using smoothies and juice. But all of those fruits and veggies are so expensive, especially when you want to use organic. Here are 6 ways to save money on juicing and smoothies.
The original idea behind a bullet journal was a simple system to track of tasks, appointments, and random thoughts – an organizational tool. That’s how most people still use it. The simple nature is also a great reason why it can also become a creative outlet.
The last 2 years I’ve struggled with Mother’s day. This is my third one without Mom, who passed away from a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor in October 2014. The last two years I struggled because my kids were so excited to celebrate Mother’s day and give me gifts and show me love, but I felt…
My oldest daughter recently started going to a new therapist for her severe anxiety. I am amazed at the difference in her I have seen just by finding the right therapist! She never opened up to our last therapist and the new one just has her talking and being free in our sessions. Recently she…
As a vegetarian or vegan, you need to be vigilant about nutrition in order to maintain your health. Aiming for whole foods is one of the best ways to ensure you are eating a balanced diet full of all the essential nutrients you need to stay at your peak of wellness. Here are 8 whole…
Do you like your water flavored rather than straight from the tap? Try these Infused Detox Water Recipes – it will get you drinking more water and keep you healthy.