I’ve done hundreds of hours of research on sunscreens. I’ve visited the local morning news multiple times to share sunscreen information. And most importantly, my family and I have tested over 120 natural mineral sunscreens over the last ten years, rigorously applying two brands every time we go out in the sun, examining each formula […]
Do you wear shoes inside because it makes you feel more productive, or you need to keep your feet warm because we live in a freezing climate like me here in Michigan? I’ve worn inside shoes for many, many years, but recently I’ve learned how terrible most shoes are for our feet, our posture, and
Let’s talk about the greatest dinner ever: Burrito bowls. Why are burrito bowls the best? For these reasons: Family-friendly (who doesn’t love tacos? Serial killers. That’s who.) Budget-friendly (beans and rice!) Allergy-friendly (GF? No problem. DF? Use guacamole or this easy cashew cream sauce – game changer) Flexible (eat it plain, make it into tacos,
If you just want the quick guide to the best reef-safe sunscreens, see my top recommended brands on my sunscreen review! If you want to know why it’s important to use reef-safe sunscreens and why you can’t trust the big brands to look out for the environment then keep reading! We all know that sometimes
I lend out sunscreen all the time. When you’ve tested over 120 brands, you have tins and bottles and tubes all over your house. We don’t travel anywhere in the summer without taking at least half a dozen. It’s funny though how poorly people listen to instructions these days. Case in point: Kris, my husband,
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Do you think you could walk 40 miles barefoot? What about over rocky ground and in snow? Barefoot living may be the most natural way for your feet to move, but there are some obvious problems with never wearing shoes. Enter minimalist footwear, which gets as close as possible to a naked foot posture, but
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Bone broth is so fancy and trending these days, you’d think it was just created by food scientists this decade. I know better though because I still remember the exact spot in my college apartment kitchen where I was standing when I called my mother, slow cooker and whole chicken on the counter: “Mom? What
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Years ago, we had about three months of sickness after sickness. My then 2-year-old daughter Leah had a week of throwing up – an entire week! When big brother Paul came down with something two weeks later and threw up, she watched it happen, and with utter glee (I kid you not) on her face,
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When I think of stereotypical picky eaters, two foods come to mind: I’m not sure who came up with these. But the myth that kids don’t like green, cruciferous vegetables is just not true! I believe the real issue is how vegetables are both prepared and presented. Why Kids Hate Vegetables When I tell my
Making dinners during the week is a challenge – whether you’re juggling a full-time job, kids doing homework, or an attention-seeking toddler. (Or maybe all of those!!) It’s so tempting to eat fast food or buy prepackaged meals, but my budget and health preferences say no to those shortcuts. Here’s how I figured out how
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Because my family has tested over 120 natural sunscreens to find the very best ones, and I’m known as the “Wikipedia of sunscreen,” I tend to get a little passionate when sunscreen hits the news. In this case, a very GOOD thing finally became reality that I believe may help more people embrace zinc oxide
When you become known as the crazy family who has tested over 120 different brands of natural mineral sunscreen, you get the opportunity to connect with all sorts of people in the industry. When Dr. Mike Haley was introduced to me as someone formulating a new sunscreen with an innovative formula, I was definitely excited
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On my last hiking trip, I covered over 2,000 vertical feet per day for three straight days and almost 22 miles combined. Let me tell you a thing or two about sore muscles! I’d get out of bed and my calves were just screaming. Did I mention we went halfway down into the Grand Canyon
Okay, it’s another busy morning, and you’re rushing out the door, when you’re six-year-old announces what he announces every morning 15 minutes after breakfast: “I’m hungry.” I don’t know what it is about kids in the morning, but before my kids hit the tween stage, they needed a big breakfast. Now, my older boys can
I couldn’t believe it when I found a non-stick pan that used NO Teflon and was completely non-reactive/non-toxic. But could it cook eggs? I’d been disappointed before, but Caraway delivered…Here’s my full review of the Caraway Non-stick Ceramic Pan… I’m a busy mom. You know what that means? It means I need tools that are
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Ever noticed how fanfare creates stress? Think of weddings, an event that ought to be vying for the most special day of your life, and almost everyone describes it as one of the most stressful experiences ever. We just experienced a First Communion, with all the fancy dresses and suits, months of practice, cameras rolling,
When I received two pairs of Xero brand hiking boots as a free review sample, I was both terrified and excited. I was terrified because they’re not supposed to be minimalist snow boots…but I live in Michigan…and it was February. But I was also really excited because for the last year, I’ve been reading about
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Okay, let’s talk about food prep for healthy meals. When my fellow Pinterest junkies and I think of weekly meal prepping, we think of cute, glass rectangular containers with snap-on lids and neat rows of fitness-friendly clean eating food, like rice, diced sweet potatoes, perfectly sliced chicken breast, and steamed vegetables. While this is a
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Welcome, free speech kitchen stewards! You’re here because you’re a valued subscriber, and likely you caught a few snippets of my interview with Dr. Christina Parks, molecular biologist, when we discussed facts about viruses in general, modes of transmission, and the importance of Vitamin D. (If you missed that, you can find it here—or just
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