It can be hard to know when to spend extra money on organic produce and when to purchase conventionally. I rely on this list from the Environmental Working Group to help me sift through the options. It lists the 12 worst offenders and the top 15 cleanest conventional options. At this point, I’ve got this […]

Saw this article on-line and I must say that I am intrigued: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30337386/ I have switched to fragrance-free, paraben-free shampoo and conditioner from Whole Foods, but part of me sorta kinda maybe wants to ditch it all cold turkey. I’ve always wondered how women kept their hair looking decent before modern hair care, and the […]

Today is Chris’ 29th birthday, so we welcomed the day with chocolate chip banana pancakes! Instead of using a mix such as Bisquick (which has trans fats) its fun and surprisingly just as easy to make them from scratch. Here’s my recipe: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 […]

Strawberries are in season now, and the most eco-friendly time to enjoy produce is when mother nature has decided so. There’s no sense in eating strawberries in November when the price is doubled and they are shipped in from the other side of the globe. So, now is the time to preserve what is in […]