I remember reading several years ago that deodorant may be tied to cancer, and that it’s best if you ditch the bras with underwire, in favor of elastic ones. Or better yet, to go completely braless to minimize risks of breast cancer. As a girl who has a bit more going on up here than […]

We’re big fans of Coconut Oil, and use it as a skin salve, lotion, hair conditioner, and in most all of our high heat cooking. There are so many amazing health benefits to Coconut Oil, and I’ve compiled many of them in a post you can read here. Our favorite brand is Tropical Traditions and […]

Nine years ago I was pregnant with my son, and I was naive enough to listen to the doctors about what was best for my health and the health of my baby. He was born a bit premature, colicky and never slept through the night (at least, not until he was almost 4). He has […]

If you’re like the many thousands of folks headed into Austin this week for the launch of the South by Southwest show, you’re probably scouring the web for suggestions on what to see, what to do and better yet – where to eat! Austin is the live music capital of the world, but it’s also […]

Austin is the live music capital of the world, but it’s also home to some of the best cuisine in the country. Whether you’re craving finger-licking, melt off the bone Barbecue, Interior Mexican Cuisine, Tex Mex, Vietnamese or fresh Farm-to-table fare, Austin has plenty to choose from. And as signs of Spring emerge, so do […]

This morning while getting ready for our day, the Today Show was on in the background like it often is. And while most of what they talk about is fluff, occasionally there’s something that makes me kick up the volume a little bit. Like it did today. While we were finishing breakfast, and packing up […]

Austin is the live music capital of the world, but it’s also home to some of the best cuisine in the country. Whether you’re craving finger-licking, melt off the bone Barbecue, Interior Mexican Cuisine, Tex Mex, Vietnamese or fresh Farm-to-table fare, Austin has plenty to choose from.  We’ve got food carts popping up in the […]

This week I’ve been craving something sweet. Some days I’m stronger than the cravings, some days they’re gone, and some days my mouth waters thinking about a hunk of dark, semi sweet chocolate. Most of my cravings are gone thanks to a grain and sugar-free diet, but occasionally my mind wins and I find myself staring at […]

Green, lean and packed with energy! This is one of my favorite ways to start the day – keeps my mind clear and gives me great motivation and energy! I have a Jack Lalane juicer, but I’ve never quite mastered the whole juicing thing. It’s messy, time consuming and typically not worth the hassle, but […]