I love cheese and especially cheese that can be spread. Filled with spices and herbs, spreadable cheese spreads can quickly add interest and flavor to a plate of appetizers or a plain old piece of toast. What I don’t like about cheese spreads is all the junk that’s in them when you buy them already… Continue reading Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
Tag: healthy living
Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
While I’d like to buy all organic fruits and vegetables, it’s not feasible for our food budget. During the summer months, it’s easy to know what chemicals are on our vegetables (none) because we try to grow most of them ourselves. When I head to the grocery store, however, there are certain fruits and vegetables… Continue reading Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
Laundry Detergents to Use and Why
Laundry detergents, much like all other cleaning and consumer products, can be filled with all sorts of bad ingredients – even when they claim to be “natural” or “green.” These claims are confusing to me and unfortunately, no one or a particular part of our government is checking to make sure these claims are actually… Continue reading Laundry Detergents to Use and Why
California Dairy Tour
When I was invited on the California Dairy Tour, I had no idea what type of "experience trip" it would be or what to expect. I knew there would be milk involved (of course) but I didn’t know I’d get to milk a cow, see a calf being born, and hug a cow! All this… Continue reading California Dairy Tour
Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
On my recent trip to the headquarters of Earthbound Farm Organic, I was able to visit Earthbound Farm Organic’s “Farm Stand” and hear the story of Earthbound, see first hand how food that’s grown organically can be made into amazing meals, and meet some fabulous bloggers who share an enthusiasm for eating healthy foods. Earthbound… Continue reading Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
When my new dishwasher was installed, it came with a feature I hadn’t bargained for: a flashing red light. The flashing red light was telling me I needed to add a rinse aid and no matter what I did, it wouldn’t stop flashing. For a moment, I considered returning the dishwasher. Honestly, the last thing… Continue reading Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
Automatic Dishwasher Detergent That’s Sort of Homemade
When I began this “get rid of our toxic cleaning supplies” and consumer products journey, I thought that I would be making all of our cleaners. What I’ve found is that there are products out there that meet my first two criteria: good for you and good for the environment, but they didn’t always hit… Continue reading Automatic Dishwasher Detergent That’s Sort of Homemade
Earthbound Farm Experience
Earlier this month, I went to a farm - but not just any farm. I was invited to Earthbound Farm Organic’s headquarters in Carmel Valley, California. As I flew into the San Jose airport, I had a few questions about Earthbound Farm Organic and I was looking forward to having them answered. For the record,… Continue reading Earthbound Farm Experience
Cleaning and Detergents Follow Up
Ever since I became enlightened and began to pay attention to what’s in our cleaning supplies, laundry detergents, and consumer products, thanks to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) website, I have completely turned our house upside down with what we use and no longer use. It’s never easy getting used to a new routine and… Continue reading Cleaning and Detergents Follow Up
Hula Hooping Basics
I am a big time hula hooper. Hula hooping is my favorite way to keep my mid-section in check. While I usually hoop in the privacy of my backyard or living room – depending on the weather - I have been known to hoop it up at a bar with my blogger friend or at… Continue reading Hula Hooping Basics
Go Gingham 