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Non Toxic Sunscreen Guide
The kids are officially back in school and I’m dreaming of cooler temps, but the reality is… it’s still HOT HOT HOT here in South Carolina. Now that we have a pool in our backyard, the kids are wanting to swim 24/7 when they’re not at school and I am making sure that they are covered in sunscreen. There will be no burns on my watch! Before I had kids, I was really lacking knowledge in the sunscreen department. My idea of protection was slathering on Banana Boat body oil and feeling the burn! (cringe!) After I had Nolan, I started researching about sunscreens to use and was shocked at…
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My Review of Force By Nature
This post is in partner with Force of Nature. There are links in this post that if clicked, I make a small commission off of if you make a purchase. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. When you enter the nontoxic world, it is easy to become overwhelmed with information. It’s very complex and something that most of us shy away from because we don’t want that overwhelming feeling. Living a nontoxic life doesn’t have to be that way. You can consume bite sized pieces of information when you have the time to process it and celebrate any and all wins…
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AT HOME LOWER BODY WORKOUT
It was not until my adult life I learned how to work out. I always let working out intimidate me in previous years and it kept me from moving forward to better my health. I refuse to let anything hold me back from doing what’s best for my body, INCLUDING myself! You can read more about my health journey by clicking here. After I had my first child, I really decided to advance in my health and more specifically in fitness. We lived in a very small country town and all of my workouts were at home with a baby around. I had to use my imagination and the help of Pinterest…
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Much-cha love for Matcha Green Tea
So, what is matcha? Basically, it’s a concentrated form of green tea. The way that it’s grown and consumed keeps it packed full of essential vitamins and minerals. Matcha contains 137 times the antioxidants of regular green tea making it a super helper for your immune system. Matcha is also able to give you energy all day verses a burst which can make you feel jittery. It provides 4 to 6 hours of mild steady energy as it acts as both a stimulant and relaxant. This is super helpful when you have something random thrown your way and need to pivot! When you eat or drink matcha, it can help…
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HOW TO: Love on your hands
As I get older, I am always on the hunt for more ways to love on my skin. With the many things that we use our hands for, it’s important not to neglect them from wear, tear and aging. With as many things as we use our hands for, hand care should be a more talked about subject, don’t you think? I am sure you’ve used lotion and hand sanitizer in the past but have you ever thought about the type of love you should show to your hands routinely? With these questions in mind, it’s time that I share a little secret with you. My nontoxic hand care routine…
