I was at the grocery store recently, looking for a healthy drink that my kids could have at home or on the go, and I found something called Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters in the boxed juice aisle. I knew that traditional Capri Sun juice contained a great deal of sugar, so I’ve always tried to […]
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Change a Life by Reaching Out to Those Less Fortunate “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop While volunteering is always in season, during this time of year especially, our thoughts seem to turn even more to caring for our fellow man. Whether it’s extra food, a much-needed coat […]
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Halloween is all about being scary, but when it comes to our children’s safety we don’t want any frights. Below are some things to keep in mind during this season of spook! Teal Pumpkins Worried about letting a child with a food allergy go trick-or-treating? Look for homes displaying a teal-painted pumpkin to take them […]
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Go Organic! There’s a famous saying that goes, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” In a world where harmful chemicals can be found almost everywhere and in everything around us, it’s important to try to make changes that can positively affect our bodies and our environment whenever we can. One […]
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The Dangers of Sitting Too Much How much of your day is spent sitting? Your drive to work, your 8 – 10 hour workday at the office, and the couple of hours you spend in front of the TV or computer when you get home all add up to some serious sitting time. But researchers […]
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Healthy Foods for Healthy Skin While it’s true that regular sunblock use can help protect your skin on the outside, there are several delicious foods and drinks that you can consume to help you fight back against skin damage from within. Before you head to the store, make sure to add these skin-friendly items to […]
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No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a great time for some eco-friendly activities and adventures you can share with your family. Here’s a fun and educational activity you can do with your kids that will also encourage them to start caring for the environment. Plant a Garden Your kids probably won’t […]
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Avoid Flame Retardants You can probably find flame-retardant chemicals all over your house, within your couch, your carpet, your mattresses and even your children’s car seats. And though fire retardants can be helpful, they are actually quite toxic and can cause harm to your family’s health. Flame retardants have been linked to cancer, hormone deficiencies, […]
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Silicone vs Plastic Chemicals such as BPA in plastic have received an enormous amount of media exposure because of their harmful effects on our bodies and the environment, but it’s even more important now to look for safer alternatives. A recent study suggests that the long-held assumption that BPA breaks down safely in the body […]
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The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, “When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” Making life simple doesn’t mean you have to throw away all of your earthly possessions and move out to the middle of nowhere (unless you really want to). It simply means getting back to the […]
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