Container Gardening

Container Gardening While summer is in full swing, it’s never too late to start planning ahead for the next growing season! With farmers markets and locally grown produce gaining popularity, the benefits of growing your own food are endless. For those that don’t have a big yard or rent, container gardening is a way to […]

Feeling overwhelmed?!

Information Overload = OVERWHELM These days, we are inundated with information. From infomercials on TV, advertisements on the radio, influencers on social media, bloggers promoting their affiliate products, articles, websites… no wonder that we get overwhelmed!  Nontoxic Living If you’re looking to switch to a nontoxic lifestyle, then you’ve probably already learned a little about […]

Heavy Metals in your Valentine’s Day Chocolate?!

Heavy Metals in your Valentine’s Day Chocolate?! Valentines Day is around the corner and the month of love also has a reputation for the month of buying CHOCOLATE!  With the recent news articles about the study done by Consumer Reports (2), the presence of toxic heavy metals in our favorite chocolate bars is devastating for […]

Christmas Trees: Real vs Fake?

Christmas Trees: Real vs Fake?  Let the debate begin!  There are varying opinions on this topic, so let’s review the facts…   🌲 🎄  REAL vs. FAKE  🎄  🌲 Q: Which tree is less toxic and which is more environmentally friendly?    Real Tree A real tree is usually the preferred choice for a nontoxic tree […]

Have a Happy (NONTOXIC) Holiday!!

Have a Happy (NONTOXIC) Holiday!!  With the holidays upon us, I wanted to share some tips on how to have a nontoxic holiday season!  Now, I want to acknowledge that things that are toxic to your health come in many shapes and forms: chemicals in, on, and around you as well as things that are […]