My son Raine was born August 9th, 2009 after a 34 hour labor! That sounds worse then it actually was. Raine has been a complete joy, and I would be lying if I didn’t say challenging.
It wasn’t until recently that I look at what was actually look at what some of his clothes were made of. Alot of baby clothes are made of polyester which has flame retardant in them. I would never want this to be on Raine’s skin!!! I went through all Raine’s clothes and got rid of …
There are so many toxins in our environment. Each day I learn more about these toxins. I will post about what I find out.
Its alarming when you find out about all the toxic stuff they put in cleaning products. There are alternatives out there!!
I searched high and low for a great vegan cookbook. I ordered this book off Amazon and it has been great!
One of the first dished I made was spaghetti squash mexicana with tropical avocado salsa fresca. It turned out amazing!!! I found out my new favorite spice is cumin, so yummy!
Here is the recipe
Spaghetti Squash Mexicana with Tropical Avocado Salsa Fresca | Veganomicon
Serves 4 to 6
1 spaghetti squash (3 lb range)
Tropical salsa fresca:
1 cup chopped tomato (1/2 inch chunks)
1 cup chopped pineapple, mango, or papaya (1/2 inch chunks) (I used …
Makeup falls under the category of “unregulated industry”. Everyone puts makeup on their eyes, which eventually ends up in their eyes, without knowing what is actually in it. Our bodies absorb SO much, we need to start being conscious of what we out on our skin!
Here is a great alternative for you! Jann Iredale Mineral Makeup.
Here is some information on the makeup line…
Known as The Skin Care Makeup, the jane iredale line is so safe and …
Up until the 20th century perfumes were derived directly from plants and animals. Perfumes used to be worn by “people with money”. Nowadays fragrances are more readily available and are more synthetic.
95% of the chemicals used in fragrances today are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum, including known toxins capable of causing cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.
So why are they allowed to use these chemicals in perfumes? The fragrance industry is not regulated and it desperately needs to be. The cosmetic industry is self …
I was watching Oprah and she had a show on people who were Vegan. Well I am convinced! Ahhh… the power of Oprah!!
I now have a couple Vegan cook books (there is a lot to learn!) and I choose a new recipe every couple of days to try out. I am going to be posting some of my creations as I explore more into becoming Vegan.
I originally saw Pukies on the website mamabargains.com. I bought a few items to test them out as I wasn’t sure of the durability of a part soy product.
I have since ordered:
2 blankets
2 track jackets
a couple onesies
Here is from information on Pukies
All Pukies products are made with Soy Genius -a soft, luxurious fabric made from a blend of natural soy fibers and organic cotton.
56% Organic Cotton:
● Free of toxic chemicals
● Biological and sustainable growth methods utilized
● No synthetic and destructive fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides nor pesticides
37% Soy …