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7 Toxic Chemicals Found in Laundry Detergent

July 8, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

Toxic Chemicals in your Laundry “Sensitive skin” is a term used to describe a condition that over 40% of the population has, in which they experience a rash of itchy, blotchy, or otherwise irritated skin. This condition might be caused by illnesses, prescriptions, or individual hormonal balance. It is likely, however, that this is the …

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Why Fragrance is Bad for Everyone

July 3, 2020 // by Rebecca Huff

Friends, I’m going to get up on my fragrance-free soapbox here for a minute if you don’t mind. But first, do not miss this important point: product developers are clever, consumers are busy, and greenwashing is everywhere. Greenwashing in Skincare, Cosmetics, and Cleaners Companies get away with greenwashing all the time. Greenwashing, a form of …

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How Can We All Be More Environmentally Responsible in 2020 and Beyond?

January 30, 2020 // by Caitlin Evans

“I want you to act as if the house is on fire because it is,” said the young climate activist Greta Thunberg to the decision-makers at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 24th, 2019. Could this call to being more environmentally responsible be directed at us ordinary people, too? While it’s naïve to …

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How Lists Can Make You a Healthier, Happier Person

September 30, 2019 // by Rebecca Huff

Are you busy? Most of us will answer: YES! Sometimes it is overwhelming to think about all of the things that need accomplishing. We have lots of lists! Have you ever been feeling anxiety and stress from the crushing enormity of your to-do list? Me too! All these years we may have been looking at …

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Labor Day Weekend is a Great Time to Stock Up on Your Favorites

August 31, 2019 // by Rebecca Huff

Labor Day Savings and Fun My hope is that you are enjoying a nice cool watermelon this weekend, surrounded by the people you love. If you are like many people, you may take advantage of all the fantastic Labor Day Weekend Sales. Those of you, like myself, who prefer to enjoy time at home for …

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How to Create a Mindful Retreat in Your Home for Optimal Relaxation

September 5, 2018 // by Guest Post

Practicing mindfulness has many mental, physical, and therapeutic benefits. According to research, mindfulness is now a recognized therapeutic treatment for various conditions, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, and is used in many hospitals and healthcare institutions. Providing patients with a physical space that promotes healing and allows individuals to successfully practice mindful and …

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4 Reasons People Don’t Worry about Waste Reduction

May 25, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …

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Stuck!!! Really?

May 1, 2018 // by Janetta Jamerson

Stuck!!! Really? By Janetta Jamerson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist You feel stuck. That’s valid. Your perception is your reality. There are likely significant environmental factors that are actually outside of your control that greatly impact your circumstances. However, I would bet hard earned money that you have the power to choose something that could change …

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Good Golly Tamale – the best tamales of my life!

March 27, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

The sun warmed our backs as we walked through Market Square past the stands of fresh vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. Heading to the familiar spot where we hoped to be the first in line for a tamale. As we rounded the corner, we could see a line already forming in front of the cart …

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How to make the best choices when going organic

March 16, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …

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How the KonMari method changed my kitchen

February 27, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Of all the rooms in my home, I spend the most waking hours in my kitchen. Whether you spend a lot of time in your kitchen or you’re barely in there, it can help to have your space organized. Kitchen decluttering will help you keep things organized. If you rarely use your kitchen this will …

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How mold can make pets sick plus how to protect them

February 4, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

When it comes to dealing with mold, our ss’ health may not be the first thing on our mind. However, because we consider our pet’s as family members, it’s worth an ounce of prevention. Unfortunately, many people do not realize mold can make pets sick. The worst kind of mold is “black mold” or Stachybotrys …

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Join the Self-Care Challenge and show yourself some love!

January 30, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

What is a self-care challenge? There are so many weight-related, fitness, and food challenges we can participate in, which is one of the many reasons I like to mix it up with variety! In the past, I have challenged you to get more sleep, and it was a success. Now we are going to try …

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Clean up mold or hire help; here’s how to decide what to do

January 28, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

If you discover mold in your home, it’s important to act quickly. There are some precautions when you clean up mold. First, consider the size of the moldy area, if it’s less than 10 square feet, in some cases, you may be able to clean it up following specific guidelines. If the mold covers more …

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A few of my favorite things you will love!

January 13, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Do you guys have some things that are just like your favorite things? Nothing beats finding out about favorite things you will love from your mom or a close friend. I’ve been reviewing products on and off for about nine years now! At first, the only things I reviewed were various school curriculums and toys, …

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How to make the most of the new year

January 6, 2018 // by Rebecca Huff

Happy New Year! Can you believe that some statistics say New Years Resolutions are ditched less than three weeks into the new year? Wow. I do think resolutions, in general, are outdated. I mean, what IS a resolution? It’s merely the decision to do or not to do a particular thing. You just resolve to …

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Mold Remediation: our experience

December 13, 2017 // by Rebecca Huff

Our mold remediation steps are spelled out via the report we received when we had our home inspected. From everything I’d read the recommendation was not to use the same company that inspected to perform the mold remediation. I can see how this could be a conflict of interest. I wrote recently about how what …

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DIY Beeswax Wrap – Go Green Project to replace plastic wrap

December 6, 2017 // by Rebecca Huff

For the last few years, I have used Bee’s Wrap to cover bowls, wrap sandwiches, etc. DIY Beeswax Wrap was part of my goal to go green; which includes phasing out disposable products like plastic wrap and paper towels. My adventure began when I purchased some beeswax pellets thinking I could use them to seal …

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