DIY Sunflowers

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Michelle

DIY Know-How

2012 has sparked a desire in me to reconnect with my artistic self. Lately I’ve had the urge to start learning to sketch and paint once again. It’s been at least fourteen years since I last picked up a pencil to sketch or a paint brush for water colors, so I’m completely rusty when it comes to creating anything. But I’m sure with a little practice and a lot of You Tube art instruction I’ll begin to get the hang of things once again. Those college art classes were a lot of fun and something I wanted to continue with, but life had different plans for me… a beautiful family that I’m very happy to care for and love with all of my heart.

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DIY Style: Fresh New Ways to Wear a Scarf

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Michelle

All Tied Up

Scarves are the ultimate accessory in my opinion. They’re on trend (if you’re in to being trendy) and very practical. I own at least a hundred scarves in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors – many have been given to me as gifts and the rest I’ve picked up at thrift stores. I love they way a pretty scarf can totally change the look of an outfit, but what I love the most is the warm coziness I feel when wearing a beautiful scarf wrapped around me.

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How to Make Homemade Almond Milk

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Michelle

A Delicious Dairy Alternative

At my house we’ve tried to lessen the amount of dairy milk we consume. Organic and raw milk are very expensive and somewhat difficult to find. Besides, we feel everything we consume should be in moderation. So to supplement our milk needs we turned to nut milks – organic almond and coconut milks are our favorite, but they too can get pretty pricey when you’re buying them by the half-gallon.

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Lovely Lemon Bars

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Michelle

A Lucious Lemony Treat!

When life gives me lemons I make lemon bars instead of lemonade - a decadent and irresistable treat my whole family loves! Although thsese yummy dessert bars aren’t the epitome of health food, you can play with the recipe to make them a little less naughty. Use less sugar, another kind of sweetener (like honey), or try different flour combinations (gluten-free perhaps). In moderation though these lemon bars totally rock! (Especially with a cup of chai!)

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Green News Hot Topics: August 20, 2011

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Michelle

Hot Topics: GMOs, Environmental Toxins, and Five Bad Habits to Avoid

Monsanto GM corn linked to organ failure - If you need a reason to stay clear of GMOs here’s a good one – Monsanto’s genetically modified corn has been linked to organ damage in lab rats. Though this story is more than a year old it’s still highly relavent and worth reading. Take the time to educate yourself about genetically modified crops and foods!
Children from low income households have higher levels of toxins in their bodies - Unfortunately this study doesn’t surprise me. Low income kids usually live in areas with more environmental toxins than their wealthier counterparts, and eat diets that contain more of the additives we should avoid. This is why we have to fight to change things folks!
Five bad habits that are making you age faster - Uh oh! I have a tendency to do three out of five - I guess I need to break of couple of bad habits… I definitely need to set aside more time workout, relax, and stop the eye rubbing!

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Eco Beauty: Five Easy DIY Exfoliating Body Scrubs

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Michelle

Eco Chic & Cheap Homemade Beauty

Homemade beauty recipes are a great way to be eco-firendly and naturally beautiful. You control the ingredients (no toxic chemicals equal happy skin), and making your own natural beauty treats means more money in your wallet since many of the ingredients come from your kitchen.

Ask any beauty expert and they’ll tell you that exfoliation is key to healthy glowing skin. So here are five easy homemade body scrub recipes to make you feel eco-licious and beautiful. ~ Enjoy!

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GMO Watch: GMO News for August 12, 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Michelle

This Week’s GMO News:

GMOs to Blame for Problems in Plants and Animals - Experts are linking Monsanto’s Ready Roundup to the serious problems they’re seeing in plants and animals. For me this comes as no surprise – now let’s imagine what is happening to our health as a result of Monsanto’s toxic weed killer…
Monsanto to be Prosecuted for Biopiracy – Some good news about Monsanto for a change – getting a taste of their own litigious medicine maybe? Sweet justice!
Eat or Avoid Genetically Modified Crops? - Food Republic talks with author and activist Jeffrey Smith about GMOs, their potential dangers, and why we should avoid them.

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From Juice to Soup: Two for the Price of One!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Michelle

More Bang for Your Nutritional Buck

I recently started juicing – it’s easy, tastes great, and has tons of health benefits. But, being the green girl that I am, I wanted to find a way to reuse the leftover pulp.

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Get A Free Cardio-Lates Workout!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Michelle

Watch the Full Length Cardio-Lates Workout on YouTube

Want to break out of your normal fitness routine and try something different? Give cardio-lates a try - it’s a mix of cardio and pilates exercises. Pilates is great for strengthening your core and giving you a lovely lean and sculpted body, and everyone needs cardio training for a happy healthy heart. Give a try – it’s free!

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Yoga Resources for Beginners

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Michelle

Strike a Pose for Good Health
You’ve probably heard yoga is good for your body and mind – it’s a great way to relieve stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and many other health issues. It’s a great form of exercise for people of all ages since many poses can be modified to suit specific needs while maintaining all of the health benefits of yoga practice.

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