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8 Companies That Make Natural Lipsticks

This article has been updated with current research since it’s original release in 2012. The Washington Post just released an article(2012)  featuring FDA results from a study in December 2011 highlighting the top 10 lipsticks that were found to have lead in them. I’ve had many friends asking, “where can I find healthy lipsticks?”  My […]

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De-stress, relaxation techniques

Simple Ways 10 Wellness Professionals and Executives Unwind

These are the lazy days of summer, or are they?  Vacation planning, kid’s activities, work deadlines, appointments, meetings and more can easily fill our days. The work must go on whether you’re managing a corporation or a family.   Even the good activities can bring on the stress, and our body’s response is the same whether […]

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Are Essential Oils Safe For Cats & Dogs?

This article was originally published in 2012 and updated with current research. Essential oil safety for pets has gotten the attention of consumers lately, especially with the growth of essential oil use in the past several years. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant oils and powerful when they are pure, definitely substances that should be […]

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GMO ingredients in butter

What Secret Ingredients Are In Your Organic Butter?

Shopping for organic foods has fallen on the defense for consumers as we need to be pro-active in finding truly pure products. For decades, the Organic Foods Industry has been self-regulating industry, but recently has come under guidance of the USDA. Some are not sure this has been the best step for really protecting consumers […]

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Oregano,Cilantro,Basil

3 Steps To Discovering Authentic Self-Care

Two Inches of Wool, The Simple Art of Self-Care is now available in a print version on Amazon. The first several days it launched, the Kindle version quickly jumped to a #1 best seller in several categories: Self-help, Happiness & Mental Health! There are tens of thousands of articles, books, blogs and “experts” in holistic, […]

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Two Inches of Wool In The News

Two Inches of Wool, the book, has been in the works for over four years. It’s packed with almost 400 pages (print version) of actionable steps you can take each day to take in some self-care, self-awareness building skills, and healthy community with some friends.   Just three days before launching, Two Inches of Wool […]

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Two Inches of Wool

Simple Gratitude, The Wool Blanket

Gratitude crosses all cultural barriers, race relations, age, gender and religious contexts. It can enter every season of life no matter what circumstances are present. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey wreaking destruction throughout Texas, I’m reminded again of the power of gratitude to connect us as living, loving beings. We often think of gratitude […]

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The key to natural living

The Key To Authentic Natural Living

Follow my blog with Bloglovin What is the key to natural living? Where do you begin? How do you decide what is best? The internet is filled with blogs dedicated to natural, organic living. We have endless resources for discovering new recipes, supplements, techniques and experts to give us ideas for better living. Pure Home […]

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Summer Love: Au Naturale Popsicles

Popsicles are a classic treat of summer. I love summer when the weather is warmer and life is sometimes more simple than during the hustle and bustle of the school year. We spent one of the first days of summer vacation running through the sprinkler and eating popsicles. I’ve made many popsicles over the years, […]

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First aid with essential oils

First Aid the Natural Way

Are you ready for warmer weather? Hiking, biking, geo-caching, and camping are great ways to enjoy the beauty of nature. Essential Oil First Aid is an easy way to green up your Dr. Mom moments to alignment with your natural side. Here are some simple ways to add the potency of essential oils to your […]

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