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Why Nontoxic Lipstick Matters: A Mom’s Guide to Healthier Beauty Choices
As a mom of seven, I’m always on the lookout for products that keep my family safe and healthy. That’s why making the switch to nontoxic beauty products has been a game-changer for me. When it comes to lipstick, a staple in my beauty routine, I’ve discovered the importance of choosing products that not only make me feel beautiful but are also safe for my health. Conventional lipsticks can be filled with harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and even heavy metals. These ingredients are not just a concern because they sit on your lips all day—they can also be absorbed into your body or accidentally ingested. Over time, this exposure…
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TWO THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR PANTRY TO HELP WITH A COUGH
Fall is the time of year that germs and sicknesses tend to ramp up. WIth everyone back in school, eating more sugar than real Whole Foods and not getting lots of direct time in the sunshine, immune systems are at a new low and are more susceptible to getting a cold. So many people I’ve talked to are dealing with all the things being passed around and especially coughs. I do feel like there is a need for modern medicine if symptoms are VERY bad but for the most part I do believe that most things can be handled at home. Coughs are interesting to treat because how different they…
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I took a break this summer…
AM SURE THAT YOU NOTICED. Or maybe you didn’t because you decided to take a step back too. Either way, I did this because looking back at the last few years I realize how much stress I held in my life by trying to do it all. I have this desire to accomplish all the things I know I C A N do and it has ruled my day to day. God has really been working on my heart to stop leaning into that desire and focus on more of what he has planned for me. The biggest thing that I realized is that my phone was taking a huge priority over…
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3 Functional Mocktails To Make This Week
Are you looking for a way to step up your drink game this summer without the booze? Drinks can be fun without alcohol and I’m on a mission to make lots of functional mocktails this summer. Gone are the days when drinking mocktails were boring. As the nonalcoholic landscape continues to evolve, people are moving toward “functional” mocktails, or nonalcoholic drinks that are designed to offer health benefits beyond mere refreshment. These drinks often contain adaptogens. Often used in Eastern medicine, adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall well-being. Fun drinks can be such a nice addition to any cookout, bbq,…
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Homemade Healthy and Delicious 3 Ingredient Applesauce
Do you know how easy it is to make applesauce? My kids actually eat this right off of the stove it’s so good! I make my own when organic apples on sale. When things are in season not only is the nutritional value higher but it’s cheaper to buy them. This is when I add a few canned goods into my pantry! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own? You can make applesauce with any apples but I love to use Golden Delicious. I’ve read that using a mixture will result in a better mixture but by kids LOVE Golden Delicious. You can freeze your applesauce…
