Toxic Free Toys
What do lead, cadmium, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), PVC, and fire retardants have in common? They all can be found in toys that children are playing with. It is very common behavior for babies and toddlers to put toys in their mouth to bite, chew, or suck on them. When children touch or put the toys in their mouths, these…
Simple 1 Ingredient Almond Butter
I am currently on an elimination diet to figure out my eczema problems. As a result, I have temporarily eliminated peanuts. Many yummy recipes call for peanut butter, and sadly I have had to bypass making these delicious desserts and snacks. I decided to give in and try almond butter even though I knew it was expensive. Spending $7-$10+ on…
Zucchini Bread & Muffins (Allergy Friendly Recipe)
With the coronavirus scare, I stocked up on fresh fruits and vegetables for my family. One of the kind of vegetables I purchased were fresh zucchini. Does anyone else have trouble deciphering between a zucchini and a cucumber? No? Oh, me neither 😉 . Anyways, after a couple days of sitting on my counter, I decided it was time to…
Healthy Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter. When I hear ‘peanut butter’, I get excited. The creamy, thick texture as well as the high protein content is a plus! My husband and I like anything with peanut butter, especially desserts. One of our favorite peanut butter desserts is peanut butter pie. Most pies have lots of added sugars. Since we love our sweets, I created…
DIY Simple Non-Toxic Foaming Hand Soap
Did you know that most hand soaps contain harmful ingredients? Triclosan is one chemical that use to be in hand soap. They have discovered that it causes cancer so most products have had this removed. Other harmful ingredients that can be in hand soaps include: sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, parabens, synthetic colors, synthetic fragrances, etc. These ingredients can cause skin irritation, organ system…
Cash Back Sites and Apps
With technology in todays world, shopping online has boomed. With my busy lifestyle, I prefer to shop online when I can versus traveling to the store. Not only is shopping online quicker, it can also be cheaper. Did you know you can get PAID to shop? Here is a list and review of cash back/discount sites and apps that truly work!…
Dairy Free Ice-cream
If you know me, I LOVE ice-cream. I love the cold, creamy texture of ice-cream as well as the chunks of toppings (chocolate specifically). I could eat ice-cream for every meal, but lets face it, even a non-dietitian knows that is probably not the best idea. The downfall of consuming ice-cream is the added fat and calories that easily add…
Toxic Plastic
Not only is plastic harming the environment, it is also harming our health. Plastic products are made of a variety of chemicals. These chemicals can impact your health in numerous ways– reproductive problems, cancer, hormonal changes, skin irritation, etc. Here is a list of plastic ingredients and the adverse health effects that they can cause: This post may contain affiliate…
Black Bean Brownies
Black. Bean. Brownies. Say what? When I first heard of black bean brownies, my first thought was “Eww, there is no way those would taste good!” After hearing from friends who said black bean brownies taste very similar to regular brownies, I decided why not give it a try; if it involves chocolate, it has to be good, right? This…
Chemical Free Cleaning
Did you know that conventional cleaning products contain harmful chemicals, dyes, preservatives, and fragrances? These toxic ingredients in household cleaners can cause skin irritation, cancer, endocrine disruption, respiratory effects, nervous system issues, and much more. My first tip in creating a chemical free home is getting rid of those nasty chemical products and choose non-toxic cleaning supplies that are effective…
