When I was younger, I had a friend who watched four children for a week when their parents went on a cruise. There was no cereal in the house, so they made a run to the store where my girlfriend let them pick out brightly colored fruity cereals--after all, fruit is better for them than chocolate, right? By the end of the week she was telling me stories I couldn’t believe. The ten-year old, usually so well-behaved, had major attitude problems after the first few days, while the four-year old spent much of her time in timeout, even going so...

For many children, trick-or-treating on Halloween is the best part of October. Think about it: when you were a child, you might have liked Halloween costumes, or running around after dark... but the real fun was the loot! Coming home with lots of treats after a night around the neighborhood was the goal, even if you knew your parents would ration it out for you. Right? Moms (and dads!) remember this from our own childhoods, and we do our best to put out treats we know the neighborhood kids will love. But what do we do when our child has a food allergy -...

Fighting frizz is a frustrating battle, especially for women with naturally wavy or curly tresses. We’re here to tell you, though, that there are ways of tackling frizz that don’t mean piling on a bunch of bad-for-you hair products. Read on to see our natural tips for controlling frizzy hair. Drink More WaterYou have probably heard this one before as a solution for everything from losing weight to having clear skin. That is because water is an essential part of being and looking healthy, and this goes for your hair as well. Because one of the main causes of hair frizziness...

 There are many benefits to using bath & body products that we take for granted – and when it comes to shampoos, the fact that they lather is one of them. Because lathering is so often a part of the “washing hair” experience, it can be startling to switch to a natural shampoo that doesn’t. Read on to see what makes shampoo lather and why it shouldn’t play a role in which one you pick. Shampoo lathers because it contains chemical compounds called surfactants (surface active agents), which lower the surface tension between two liquids – in this case, the...

 Summer may be many people's favorite time to visit the farmers market -- the lure of a vine ripened tomato, a sun-kissed strawberry, and plump peach are just too good to turn down -- but late summer and fall brings about an entirely different realm of amazing produce that shouldn't be forgotten.Many markets stay open through the fall and even into the winter, and some vendors are happy to continue growing into the cooler months. So which ones do we think you should watch out for? Read on to see our top 5 late summer farmers market finds. FennellFennell is...

 As many of you know, Real Purity Deodorants were added to midwest Whole Foods store shelves last June - which means that now, we're on a mission to tell everyone who shops there about why they should give it a try!

 If you’re craving that sun-kissed look for summer - but it hasn’t happened for you yet - then we have a few tips for you to try. Take a peek below to see our four recommended ways to lighten your hair for sun-kissed summer locks. Hydrogen Peroxide. Second to bleach (which can be extraordinarily damaging to hair), this chemical is the go-to for hair lightening. Simply pour some that's been diluted to about 3% strength into a spray bottle, spray lightly over hair and relax in the sun for a while. However, while this method is not extreme as bleach, it...

  Baby powders have contained talc for decades, but recent reports have led families to question its safety – but why? Read on to see what evidence we’ve found that encourages us to avoid talc in baby powder. This naturally-occurring mineral contains elements like magnesium, silicon and oxygen. Often used in cosmetic products, like baby powder, powder blush and other personal care items, talc’s prevalence in the marketplace is due to its ability to absorb moisture, cut down on friction and prevent caking and chafing. These benefits not only keep babies’ bottoms dry; it also works to dispel odor, making it...

 Women are looking for more natural ways to care for their skin these days. Preservatives, artificial dyes, and lengthy lists of incomprehensible chemicals can all be deterrents when you’re seeking natural skin care. That’s why we love turning to clay - it doesn’t get more natural than mud, after all. Read on to see why we recommend using clay to clear your skin. Oil and AcneFor women with oily skin, a clay mask applied twice a week can soak up all of the excess oil and leave the skin looking, and feeling, much healthier. In addition to deep-cleaning the pores and removing...

 Warmer weather is coming to most of us, and that means it's time to get the beach gear and barbeque equipment dusted off. Because usually warmer weather means longer times outdoors, it's also time to grab a fresh bottle of sunscreen – especially when you consider the fact that skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer. With this in mind, we think that it’s high time we all focus a little more on preventative measures and why they matter. Read on to see sunscreen explained and why you should avoid sizzling this summer. Sunscreen ExplainedTopical sun...