This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturalGoodness #CollectiveBias I have always loved being in nature and bringing it indoors.  When we moved to the desert, it was kind of tough for me in that aspect.  I tried and tried

My husband can have some very late work hours so from dinner-bedtime, my daughter and I spend lots of quality time together.  Once her baby brother goes to bed around 6:30, it’s just the two of us.  We play games, watch movies, read books, craft and, of course, have spa

My daughter just celebrated her 7th birthday, and while it is hard to admit she isn’t my baby anymore, she becomes more and more fun to be around each year.  She’s gone full girl on me — has an obsession with One Direction, specifically Harry who is plastered all over

I participated in this program on behalf of Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Toxins.  They are everywhere, hiding in the most innocent of places.  It seems like every week I am throwing away products or taking new precautions, especially when it comes to my kids.

Looking for a delightfully tasty snack for yourself or next holiday event? Or maybe even the perfect hostess or holiday gift for your favorite foodie? Then I suggest that you check out Masala Pop. Masala Pop takes boring old popcorn to a new level of deliciousness with their mix of

This is the first of several superfood snack posts coming for back-to-school snack ideas, so keep on the lookout for more tasty ideas!  Today I’m sharing a recipe great for lunchboxes and after school snacks, not to mention movie night!  This recipes (and more to follow) are made possible by

Anyone who nurses or who has ever nursed a child knows all about that special bond and how much it means to them. We all know the definition of “liquid gold” and how it plays such a vital role in our children’s health and survival. We can also all relate

The first thing I do when I learn of a new sunscreen is head over to EWG’s Safe Sunscreen Guide and plug it in.  So when Kiss My Face Kids wanted me to review their 100% natural mineral sun sticks, I had high hopes for a good rating.  It scored

Organic and natural baby skincare is the only way to go.  Between skin allergies and skin sensitives, there is ample reason to care about what is in those bath products you use on your baby (and yourself).  However, even popular brands can add synthetic ingredients without you truly knowing.  With

Anyone who lives or has lived in the desert knows it takes a great power to adapt to survive the unrelenting climate.  My family lasted four years in Palm Springs, a harsh desert area in southern California, but not many of our plant choices fared nearly as well.   Turns