I got on the scale this morning...and y'all. It was not pretty. Granted, I'm nowhere near my heaviest weight. But still. I've been working hard on cleansing my body of toxins and foods that cause me to bloat or have other issues. But the scale got stuck, and then moved in the … [Read more...]
Do You Know What’s in Your Makeup?
On average, Americans use 10 cosmetic products every single day. This means that on average, they typical woman is exposing herself to over 100 distinct chemicals, many of them toxic, before leaving the bathroom. Y'all. That is insane! We're living in an age where 1 in 2 … [Read more...]
Switch to Safe Skincare (Without Going Broke)
I got a few "God winks" about safe skincare this past week. First, I got the following email: Brea, how do I prioritize the switch to safer products? What do I start with?" And then, my mom and I were discussing the effect of using products known to cause endocrine disruption, … [Read more...]
Working Out: Week 24 {+ a new YouTube video!}
I had to miss derby this week, which was a huge bummer. I may have cried a little. That being said, I continued my work off skates so that hopefully I'll improve my muscle memory. I mean, one can hope, right?! Because I missed derby, I made y'all a new video-I'm still new at … [Read more...]
Is BPS The New BPA? New Research {And Better Choices}
When the boys were born, I made sure that any plastic was BPA-free. Remember all the drama about the harm caused by BPA? And then it was banned in 2012. But companies are still making plastic bottles, cups, and using it in packaging. Turns out, that the most commonly used … [Read more...]
Time To Cut The Junk: Countdown To My Whole 30
It's Women's Health Week! And I'm on a mission to take better care of myself...I think you'll understand why in a minute. Do you ever have one of those mornings where you feel hungover...except you didn't drink anything the night before? I woke up feeling that this morning. … [Read more...]
Easy Paleo Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Me without pasta is never going to happen, but in the spirit of eating more whole foods, I decided to take a stab at using spaghetti squash in place of my normal whole wheat noodles. As an Italian girl, I'll be honest: I wasn't holding out much hope. I’ve used spaghetti … [Read more...]
UrthBox April Subscription Box Review
I believe in honesty. I received a free UrthBox in exchange for writing a review. I have a soft spot for subscription boxes. It's a problem, I know...and if they contain food? Well, I'm always game to try new things...especially if they are tasty and … [Read more...]
The 12 Best Subscription Boxes for Women
I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for a good subscription box. You can literally find a box no matter what you love. And the best part? They make great gifts, and with the holiday season coming up, who doesn’t want to avoid shopping, wrapping, and figuring out if your recipient really … [Read more...]
Oil Cleansing: What It Is & Why You Should Try It
Let's talk about your face (and mine), shall we? Hopefully, we're all in agreement that face-washing is mandatory. If you aren't washing your face every night, you need to start. NOW. I'll wait.... We're good? Okay. I'll continue. Grab Some Castor Oil (No, Really.) When most … [Read more...]
