10 Ways to Create a Healthy & Eco-Friendly Nursery

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Apr 172013
 
10 Ways to Create a Healthy & Eco-Friendly Nursery

The Nursery. This is probably the one topic of this pregnancy that I have driven my hubby the most nuts over. The majority of the last part of this pregnancy I have spent in a mild panic about all the possible toxins that are present in baby supplies. We all want the best for our babies, so how do we best provide that without going overboard? It all started when I got a lot of toys for my baby at numerous showers and I learned how much lead can be in the toys made outside of the US (a good majority of toys that are made in China that are sold at stores like Target and Walmart). I wanted to test all of them for lead, throw away all the stuffed animals due to them being treated with flame retardants, and it went on and on. I am really not {Read More…}

My Great Non-Toxic Green Cleaning Pinterest Experiment

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Mar 062013
 
My Great Non-Toxic Green Cleaning Pinterest Experiment

Spring is just around the corner, which means spring cleaning time! Nothing gives me a “pick-me-up” as much as a clean house, fresh air coming in the open windows, and that clean “lemon-y” scent. {sigh} Warning: I am going to dash that wonderful picture if you keep reading. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! With baby #1 on the way, some of my priorities have started to change. I want my baby to have as healthy an environment to come home to as possible. So, I started doing some pinterest research on making my home as toxic-free as I can. I love Pinterest! Did you know commercial cleaning products are one of the leading causes of indoor air pollution? Turns out that clean “lemon-y” smell we were breathing in a minute ago is bad for our health. Toxic fumes anyone? We need to not define “clean” anymore by what our {Read More…}

14 Tips for a Healthy and Eco-Friendly Bedroom

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Sep 132011
 
14 Tips for a Healthy and Eco-Friendly Bedroom

In recent years, making sure your family is as healthy and eco-friendly as possible has become very popular. A few years ago I really had no desire to be eco-friendly and really didn’t know of ways to be healthy besides exercising and having healthier eating habits. The more I have studied up on these subjects, the more I find out how clueless I was! It can get kind of scary when you learn about all the dangers of the environment right in your own home. Now that my husband and I are in search of our first home and I start envisioning how I am going to decorate and furnish this home, I have decided to share with you ways to clean up your environment and maybe become a little eco-friendly starting with the bedroom!   Here are the top 14 tips I have found through my research that will {Read More…}

15 Ways to De-Stress your Nest for a Happy, Healthy Home

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Feb 102011
 
15 Ways to De-Stress your Nest for a Happy, Healthy Home

Creating a comfortable and inviting home can have a large impact in your overall health. If you do create this environment, you can encourage healthier behaviors. You may be surprised how easy it is for you to focus on matters that are important to your health and your family when your home is uncluttered and appealing. Your home is where is all comes together! Now ladies, don’t misinterpret what I am trying to say here. I am not saying that your home must be clean, orderly, and look like it came out of a designer magazine. The key to a healthy home environment centers on making your home a place you can relax, rejuvenate, and recharge so you can better deal with the world around you. Take a look around your home and ask yourself how you feel when you are in that space. Does it make you feel stressed {Read More…}

The Top 7 Easiest Ways to De-Stress your Home

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Sep 292010
 
The Top 7 Easiest Ways to De-Stress your Home

Our lives are busy. We rush around day in and day out. From full-time jobs to raising kids to all those extra activities going on, it is no wonder we are so stressed out! It seems there are always things that need to get done, bills that need to be paid, and those extra responsibilities at work that must get completed by the deadline. What else is causing stress in your life? Did you know stress can negatively impact your health? It can lower your immune system which can set you up for catching more colds and the flu. Chronic stress can even increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, ulcers, alcohol dependency, and depression. It is so important that we make sure to take time to relax and rejuvenate to maintain an optimal level of health. I don’t know about you guys but I {Read More…}

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