Archives for May 2013

All Natural, Gluten-Free Snacks: Kind Bars

I love Kind bars! I love that they are all natural! I love that they are easy to find, like at Starbucks when I am on the road. I have never tasted a flavor I do not like, and they are a staple for backpacking. We were sent a few varieties of Kind bars that I have never … [Read more...]

Relief for garden hands: Vermont Soap organic hemp Green Gold Herbal Moisturizer

This time of year, my hands get really rough from gardening. I try to wear gloves, but inevitably, they are tossed aside to allow for more nimble fingers dividing plants when transplanting. These rough, dry hands are hard to hydrate, especially since there is rarely time to … [Read more...]

Is the childhood obesity epidemic linked to c-sections?

New research has confirmed older studies about the benefit of probiotics in the birth canal. There is an interesting connection between method of birth and children's weight. Bacteria found in the birth canal helps regulate metabolism, thus it seems likely there is a link … [Read more...]

Green Cleaning: Bon Ami America’s original natural home cleaner

Bon Ami Powder Cleanser is your good friend when it come to green cleaning. In fact, it has been a natural cleaner since before cleaning turned chemical. Bon Ami is America's original natural home cleaner! In the late 19th Century, quartz was a key ingredient in scouring … [Read more...]

Hygiene hypothesis linked to heart disease prevention

The Hygiene Hypothesis contradicts what many people think...extreme cleanliness may actually lead to more diseases, such as asthma and allergies. Now research has linked this idea that germs and viruses are good for us to the prevention of heart disease. NBC News … [Read more...]