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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  However, all opinions are mine alone. #NourishInNoTime #SnackWithPurpose #CollectiveBias I spend a lot of time on my computer and as a result, I often get lower back…

My husband went to pick up some fresh fish from Catalina Offshore Products here in San Diego and came home with a bag of seaweed. “So, we’re having seaweed for dinner?” I asked pointedly. He explained that he did indeed fulfill…

Despite my best efforts to eat a balanced, vegetable based diet, even I need a little extra boost. I love green super-food powders because they are easy to take, extremely nutrient rich and cost-effective. This shop has been compensated by…

I hijacked my own Mother’s Day this year. I love sleeping in and having breakfast in bed and all, but traipsing around a farm on a Sunday morning sounded so much more fun! Forcing my sleepy family to get up,…

Have scientists finally discovered the secret to the Mediterranean diet’s health-promoting powers? Maybe. (Spoiler alert: It’s the not the red wine. Alas.) It’s the olive oil. Olive oil may lower the risk of heart disease at least in part because…

This Earth Day, you can help mitigate climate change by supporting these eco-conscious (and delicious) food and beverage companies! Helping the planet with your wallet has never been easier.  Alter Eco Dark Mint Truffles Savor these decadent orbs, made with…

  The flowers are blooming, the pollen is coating our cars and we often find ourselves with stuffed up heads and often congestion. Some people can shake it off, but others really suffer through the Spring season. This post has…

I was recently sent some samples of Eucalan Delicate Washes and was blown away by the quality! Eucalan Delicate Wash is non-toxic, biodegradable, free of optical brighteners, phosphates, synthetic fragrance and dye. The bonus…each one smells absolutely amazing. Natural scents…

If you are eating a healthy diet and getting moderate exercise, yet still feel like you need a nap mid-day, then you may benefit from a supplement boost. Chronic Fatigue affects  women four times more often than men, according to…

Vegetable platters are beautiful, healthy and easy to prepare. However, it isn’t the tasty, creamy dip full of fat and calories that is feared at social gatherings. Nope, I’m talking about something much more insidious – the flu, or worse!…

I have several friends who subscribe to dinner kit delivery services that offer pre-measured ingredients with recipe instruction. The meals are relatively easy to prepare. Often some of the time consuming items are already premade, such as dough and ramen…

I recently received some samples of avocado oil and decided it was time to play with it in the kitchen. Avocados are typically pricey, so as a cooking oil, my concern is always health first, but secondly – can I…

I love the thought of using natural based beauty products that are also cruetly-free, but do they work?  I’ve taken the following products for a spin to see if they really work. I’ve also broken down beauty ingredient basics as…

I’m all about resolutions and self-improvement, but when January rolls around, life starts to feel like a chore. This year, I’ve taken the whole resolution thing off my plate, but have added natural products and easy ideas to help improve…

One of my fondest memories as a child was making our own garland for the Christmas tree. The garlands usually had a limited shelf life as we’d use real food items like cranberries, or popcorn. We also made seed balls…