Personal Care

EcoFam: The Greener, Cleaner Toothbrush Choice

October 3, 2012

Have you ever thought about how many bacteria are lurking in your toothbrush every time you put it in your mouth? The moist environment of your toothbrush makes it an ideal breeding ground for millions of microorganisms. In addition, the bacteria that live in your toothbrush can multiply exponentially, doubling every 20 minutes to create [...]

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Green Babies Natural Body Care Products

August 15, 2012

I met Lynda Fassa, the Founder of Green Babies at Expo West, and her and I hit it off right off the bat. I think I was in her booth chatting for close to half an hour! It was time well spent because I really connected with her, so I’m excited to share that Green [...]

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Original Moxie Natural Hair Care Review Update

August 8, 2012

After almost 3 months, I finally finished my first bottle of Original Moxie Get Fresh Shampoo (surprisingly, I still have conditioner left), so I thought it was time for an update! I had been warned that my hair would detox when I started using Original Moxie, but I honestly didn’t believe it since I had [...]

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Dr. Sharp Natural Mouthwash Giveaway

June 15, 2012

It has been over a year since I’ve bought mouthwash because all of the nasty chemicals used in the brands you find at most stores. That doesn’t mean we miss having it handy though. So when I heard that Dr. Sharp had formulated a natural mouthwash, I knew I had to try it! Dr. Sharp’s [...]

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Glass Nail Files: My New Beauty Obsession

May 25, 2012

I have always had a crazy obsession with filing my nails. I don’t know exactly where I got it from, but I do have flashes of memories from 5th grade comparing nails with other girls on the school bus. I have always been happy with my simple metal nail files, so I was a bit [...]

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Philips Satin Perfect Epilator and Bikini Perfect Trimmer Giveaway

May 6, 2012

I have 2 awesome prizes lined up for this fabulous giveaway hop to help mom get ready for summer, valued at approximately $200! Philips is providing one of my readers with a Satin Perfect Epilator ($149.99 value) and another reader with a Bikini Perfect Trimmer ($49.99 value)! Philips Satin Perfect Epilator When I was asked [...]

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Thinning Hair? Try These Tips

April 27, 2012

If you’re like most women, the mere thought of thinning hair is enough to make you panic. The instant you start to suspect your luscious locks are growing a little sparse, it might seem like it’s the end of the world—or at the very least, the end of your youth. But don’t freak out. Thinning [...]

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Bathe Chemical Free with a Berkey Shower Head Filter

April 11, 2012

I have been thinking lately about how careful I am about the ingredients used in every skin care, personal care and cosmetic product used in my home. I am obsessed with reading labels and ensuring only safe ingredients come into contact with my family’s skin. But what about the water we bathe and shower in? [...]

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Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Girls In The Tub

April 10, 2012

Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal Care This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and struggles relating to their children’s personal care choices. —– Since becoming a [...]

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Flossing Without the Pain

March 22, 2012

I have always hated flossing. My gums bleed and swell. And they’re just painful for a couple days afterwards. I am very lucky that I do not have cavity-prone teeth, because I rarely floss. So when WaterPik contacted me and said they had a way for me to floss without the pain – I was [...]

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