Trying to choose a safe water bottle that doesn’t leach harmful chemicals into our drinking water sometimes seems about as impossible as getting a two year old to eat a bowl of eggplant with a side of brussel sprouts for dinner.

Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with more than 60% of American's drinking an average of 3.41 cups per day. While three-fourths of coffee growers worldwide spray coffee plants with some of the most dangerous chemicals known to man. It's worth taking a look at exactly what goes into that morning cup o' joe. Read more... 

The claim "paraben free" has begun to show up on many personal care product labels.  But what exactly is a paraben and why is it a good thing that it's not in my shampoo?

There are 4 common types of parabens that you will typically see listed on a label: methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl. All of these parabens are a type of preservative that are used in everything from personal care products such as deodorant and shampoo to, less often, the coating on dried meat products and even some cereal and potato chips. A known endocrine disruptor and possible breast carcinogen, this preservative is worth paying attention to.

Laundry soap can definitely be hazardous to not only your skin but your health. A major concern with laundry soap is that the chemicals that are used in the washing machine are then going down the drain and ending up polluting our oceans, lakes, streams, etc. and are killing off fish and causing all sorts of problems.

Frozen vegetables are a great way to get all of the benefits of fresh. Usually picked at their peak and promptly frozen, the freezer is a great place to look for "fresh" veggies this time of year.

Vegetable Bisque sounds complicated and fussy but it is so easy to whip up and so delicious. Plus, it's a yummy way to get kids to eat something green!

Yep. It's that time again. Time to utter those 3 words that mean almost certain failure is eminent. New Year's Resolution. Just the word "Resolution" sounds big and unattainable. Yet, it's a new year and gosh darn it, this is THE year. Unfortunately, as in all prior years, reality hits us in the head all too soon and we realize it's just too big to accomplish. So this year instead of resolving to not eat the entire pie, let's resolve to eat just one slice and enjoy every bite.

You’re right to hesitate. Over the counter medication is not good to give small children. It is often not very effective and as we’ve heard in the past couple of years (with all the recalls and warnings), can be dangerous.

With the price of energy and (thus) food skyrocketing we are all looking for ways to get more bang for our buck. Here are 5 ideas to get you started! I don’t spend extra money on organic onions or broccoli unless they are on sale or look way better than the alternative.

Take the time to go to your local Farmer’s Market! You are supporting local agriculture and business, are more likely to bring home (and thus eat!) healthy and delicious fruits and veggies, and are saving money since you’re not paying for that food to be flown, trucked or railed a zillion miles to get to your nearest grocer.

Looking for an easy way to add more whole grains to your family’s diet? Replace half of the flour in your quick bread, cookies, pancakes, waffles, or muffins with whole wheat pastry flour (King Arthur Flour is awesome!). Your kids will never know the difference! And you’ll feel good knowing that you made a healthy choice for your family!