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Get Healthier with a tracking app | Noom and Cronometer Review
Chronomenter – http://bit.ly/2VyjnoB Noom – http://noom.pxf.io/JZDJ7 Video Transcript: If you are like me, you get so good in your health, then you get in a pattern, and then it slowly deteriorates. Before you know it you’ve gained 10 pounds, your diet is just all over the place, and it’s time to start over. That…
How I am treating eosinophilic esophagitis naturally
What is EoE you may ask, well the official name is Eosinophilic esophagitis, and don’t ask me to pronounce it because I can’t. I usually have my sister say it for me 🙂 and let me just say it sucks! It’s confusing and interferes with life at the worst times. I was diagnosed around ten…
Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas
Looking for some easy DIYs you can do for Mother’s Day gift, check out the ideas below. Also, check below for an Instant Pot Giveaway! Easy Rosemary and Lavender Soap Give these quick and easy homemade soaps a try. Homemade Lavender Body Scrub DIY Lavender Bath Melts Instant Pot Giveaway! Mother’s Day is…
The Best Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep plus Essential Oils to use
There’s no feeling like waking up fully charged and ready to tackle the day. Unfortunately, stress, hormones, poor diet, and other factors can make it hard to catch those much-needed Z’s. Luckily, the solution might be simpler than you think. Rich in sleep-inducing chemicals, these natural foods can help you drift off into dreamland. Best…
Best Cleansing Foods for Natural Detox
From germs and harmful chemicals to fat and cholesterol, there are many things we could do without. While the liver and kidneys are fantastic cleansers, it’s up to us to finish the job. And it’s not as hard as you might think. The secret lies not in a special detox supplement or torturous exercise regimen,…
Best Houseplants to Purify Your Home
When it comes to bang for the buck, houseplants earn their keep. From lilies to snake plants, houseplants purify the air and look good doing it. A little greenery can provide relief from asthma and seasonal allergies and cleanse toxins generated by the appliances and chemicals we use every day. Even a small potted cactus…
Need to control your Kid’s Internet Time? – UnGlue Review
So as the mom of two teens I have been faced with the chore of how to tame their internet use. We had tried a service once before to limit what they could see on the internet but I always had trouble with it because it also blocked her email. So I tried looking for a…
Dangers In Your Make Up
Did you know that so many of our skincare products and makeup contain hormone disruptors, chemicals that cause cancer, and skin irritants that can further cause breakouts? Or they’re tested on animals? Yuck! Be sure to read all the way down and enter the giveaway! In 2004, the EWG evaluated 7,500 personal care products. This…
Natural alternative to hot tub chemicals -using essential oils in hot tub
I’m happy to say our hot tub is now chemical-free! So for a few years now, I have been looking for alternatives to chemicals in our Hot Tub. I’ve been ditching toxic chemicals in other parts of our home, so this was the next step. Besides, spas are supposed to support a healthy lifestyle, but…
2017 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is coming!.
Woohoo the 2017 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is almost here! This will be my 4th year attending the show and I couldn’t be more excited. Who doesn’t love finding new delicious food that are gluten free! The expo is going to be in Schaumburg April 22-23 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. My tip: come hungry and wear…
DIY Fairy Garden Terrarium
So about this time of year the Chicago winters get to me and I am SOOO ready for spring and garden season! So one Saturday my daughter and I decided to make our own terrarium. I found this really cool terrarium at Hobby Lobby and used a 40% off coupon. The only trouble with the…
GUEST POST: 7 Steps to Raising Money-Savvy Children
GUEST POST: Mari writes for Loansolutions to help educate people in making informed-decisions on taking out loans and becoming responsible borrowers. Being the COO, she feels it is her social responsibility to do so. Learn more from her as she shares tips, advises and stories on finance. Also, she’s fond of 9GAG, so you might read…
Pressure Cooking Eggs with Instant Pot
Getting back to scheduling and eating right! So yes, I have been MIA this summer, busy schedules and overly full workload have kept me away. But blogging isn’t the only thing I have been away from. I’ve also been away from meal planning and eating right and my body is very much so reminding me of…
March PopSugar Must Have Box Review
So I have been seeing a few of my fellow bloggers mentioning PopSugar and this #musthavebox. After seeing all the great stuff they were getting I decided to splurge and get me one box at least (probably turning into more now!). I found a coupon (REFER5 for $5 off) and I used eBates (additional 3% rebate)…
Holiday Amazon Fire Giveaway
I hope everyone is having a great holiday season! I just had to do one more giveaway before the year ends!