You may have noticed a lot of news reports and PSAs lately advising that tick-related illnesses are on the rise. Typically, these reports advise you to use chemical tick repellents like DEET that are highly toxic and can cause health issues. I recommend using a natural formula that will effectively repel ticks without smearing your …
Now that the weather for picnics, BBQs and fun in the sun is officially here, you may already be noticing the resurgence of seasonal pests like bees. The last thing most people want to deal with when enjoying the outdoors is bees buzzing all around you…especially people like me who are allergic to bee stings. …
I know a lot of people who get super stressed out about gift-giving. In my humble opinion, giving a gift should be simple and uplifting …and it definitely shouldn’t feel like torture. The gifts I feel the best about giving are those that will enhance the recipient’s quality of life and not add to a …
Toner is one of the key tools in my facial skincare game. Here are the main reasons why: 1. It shrinks pores. Toner helps to remove dirt and oil from pores, making them appear smaller. 2. It restores your skin’s pH balance. Our skin is naturally acidic, typically with a pH balance between 5 and …
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the interior of my car gets absolutely filthy, just from regular use. And I even have a “no garbage” rule, meaning no trash or random things are allowed to be left in the vehicle once it’s been vacated for the day. Though I don’t necessarily enjoy cleaning the …
When the temp outside gets above 60°F, my sig other insists on wearing all his shoes (both dress and athletic) without socks. Listen, I totally get the desire to let your feet breathe and that’s why I wear flip-flops and sandals whenever possible. But wearing closed shoes without socks ends up being a funk-tastic situation…meaning …
If you’re like me, you make it your mission to avoid getting sunburned at all costs. (I had enough traumatic sunburns before the age of 18 to last me a lifetime!) Nonetheless, I still make a point to expose myself to sunshine every day to help my body make vitamin D, strengthen my immune system …
I love having cellulite and saggy-looking skin on my body…said no one, ever. The truth is, there is no magical potion that will firm your skin and get rid of cellulite overnight. The good news is, there are natural things you can do to make big improvements! Please don’t waste your money on expensive and …
You know how there’s that one person in every group who gets eaten alive by mosquitos during outdoor festivities when it’s hot and humid? Yeah, that’s me. Or that person who bugs instinctively flock to like a moth to a flame? That’s also me. It sucks. (Pun intended) What sucks even more is spending my …
I’m writing this blog on Earth Day, which is why the topic is focused on reducing waste and helping the environment. But every single day in my world is a health-focused day, so I’m naturally drawn to sharing ideas that will strengthen our beautiful planet while benefiting your health at the same time. So let’s look …