Knowing my propensity to over-research consumer products, sometimes a friend or family member will call me to ask my advice about a par...

We are a family of very thick, very curly hair. I am particular about hair products (I  never  use whatever happens to be in the sh...

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood . All opinions are my own. Get outside! As parents, it is hard not to worry about...

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood . I received products to review but was not compensated for the review. All opinions are my o...

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood . All opinions are my own. Summer is just around the corner (at least here in Northern Calif...

This past week  concerned customers have been taking letters to Walgreen asking them to #MindtheStore by keeping products containing...

I had no intention of ever writing about this. Menstruation isn't my favorite topic, and I am a rather private person. Even after I ...

Today's Easy Eco-tip:  Use bar soap instead of liquid soap. Give bars a chance. For several years now,  body wash has outst...

The only make-up I ever wear these days is lipstick. I like lipstick because it instantly makes you look done up (my sister taught me t...

My hair after washing with shampoo bar  and rinsing  with vinegar (no conditioner). EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database To det...

Healthy Child Healthy World , one of my favorite and most trusted sources, has just released an invaluable resource to help parents and...

Hello, June! School's almost out and the temperature is rising. It's time to hit the beach. Most of the time we opt for covering...

  Last year I wrote about the surprising fact that, according to the FDA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, there is...

For years, I've been searching for a less-toxic deodorant for my husband. My husband has gone along with most of my green upgrades pre...

I’ve known for a while to avoid amalgam (metal) fillings because of possible mercury exposure, but recently while flipping through Smart ...

I've been searching for a less-toxic deodorant for my husband for years .  My husband has gone along with most of my green upgrades ...

Eczema is a pretty common skin disorder, especially among babies and children.  Children usually outgrow their eczema, but it can be ex...

According to the FDA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer: There’s no consensus on whether sunscreens prevent skin cancer...

Is it safe to get your nails done while pregnant? Recently a pregnant woman posted this question on our midwives' yahoo mail group: ...

Does your child ever suck on your hair?  My first baby did all the time.  And so one of the first ingredient lists I scrutinized was the on...