Understanding Sodium Content
When you go to the grocery store, how do you shop? Do you have a list? Do you just grab what looks good? Do you avoid certain aisles? Do you read labels before buying products? Everyone has a method, but …
Know the Facts on Mosquitoes
As spring turns into summer life begins to awaken. Everything is turning green and lush, the birds are chirping, and the bugs are back! It is important to be educated on the different dangers that certain bugs can have on …
Health Benefits of Strawberries
So many things mark the start to summer, but I have to say my favorite is when strawberries are in season! I was lucky enough to be able to grow some in my own backyard again this year. Everyday I …
Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
From powders, and pills there is a huge amount of products available on the market that promises to boost overall health. It’s a wonder how anyone can figure out what is best, especially with the price tag that is put …
Mental Health Awareness
Every year in May we take the month to raise awareness on all things surrounding mental health. This year is especially important as we come out of a pandemic that has rocked the general public’s mental health like no other. …
How to Identify Food Allergies
I wanted to get our brains thinking about the topic of how to identify food allergies. Often we are faced with sickness, and reoccurring symptoms that for some may just become “a normal thing”, and for others a mystery that …
Going Off Grid for Beginners
When you hear the term “living off the road”, what does it mean? Living off the grid doesn’t mean you have to live in a way the hermit does. This way of living is focused on sustainability, independence, and reducing …
Why is Food Waste a Problem?
About a century ago, most people were living on farms, growing their own foods, caring for animals, and doing their best to keep food on the table. People were lucky if they were able to store and keep food for …
Eco Friendly Tips for doing Laundry
Reducing your carbon footprint means taking action to minimize unsustainable practices in all aspects of your daily routines. One routine that comes to mind that we all dread is doing the laundry. Even though most households have access to their …
Why is Fast Fashion Bad for the Environment?
The average consumer that is shopping for any kind of clothing often isn’t thinking about where or how it was made. In fact, that is most likely the very last thing on their mind. They are probably thinking more about …