When I first made essential oil candles, I couldn’t believe how insanely easy they are to make. So this season, I’m making DIY essential oil holiday candles as gifts. Well, I’m making a few for myself too. They smell too wonderful to give them all away! Since you too might want to make some essential […]
The Important Legislation You Need to Know About RIGHT NOW
It shouldn’t be asking too much for the products we purchase to be safe for use, should it? Whether it’s the food we eat, the air we breathe, the products we use, the toys our children play with – and much more, it seems like common sense that any product on a store shelf should […]
Tom’s of Maine’s New Luminous White™ Whitening Toothpaste
This year I’ve had the opportunity to work with Tom’s of Maine as a Goodness Circle member. It’s a great fit for me, since their ingredients, processing, and even the packaging must meet rigorous standards for being natural, sustainable, and responsible. Tom’s of Maine also gives 10% of its profits back to organizations that support […]
What a Busy Health Coach Eats On the Go
Want to know what a health coach eats on the go? While the opinions and ideas expressed here are purely my own, this blog post is part of a paid program with Megan Media and Health Warrior. Follow #HealthWarriorWay for more information. Eating on the go is a reality for most of us. Simply put, we’re […]
Financial Help for Families of Children with Medical Needs
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation has a grant application program that offers grants to families in need of financial assistance due to a child’s medical needs not being covered or not being fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan. Oh, how I wish I had known about this program a few years ago. My son […]
Operation Paperback
For many people around the country, the holiday season is a time to celebrate. Though for many others it can be an emotionally difficult time, and those are the people who could use some extra holiday cheer. Each year I try to get my kids involved in paying it forward in some way. It is […]
Holiday Gifts that Support Pediatric Cancer Patients
At this time of year, and given the tenseness currently permeating the country, it sure does help to know that the holidays are coming. And it would feel even greater to do an act of kindness, especially one that benefits a child. So please let me take a few moments to tell you about Children’s […]
The #DearFutureMe Sweepstakes from Nature’s Bounty
As the New Year approaches, it’s time to reflect on the past and think about your future. The future is so important, especially when it comes to your health and wellness. Health and wellness has always interested me, so it’s a topic that I’ve always wanted to read about, write about, research, and share with […]
Celebrate #GivingTuesday with a Gift that Gives Back from QVC!
If you are looking for a gift that gives back this holiday season, or just a really awesome present for yourself or someone in your life, I’ve got you covered. Are you ready? As you may know, Tuesday, November 29th is #GivingTuesday. It’s a global day of giving that promotes charitable acts of kindness to […]
The Gifts that Give Back 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
The Gifts that Give Back 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is here! This is always my most difficult and exciting post of the year to write for you. This year’s holiday gift guide is filled with a variety of gifts that give back for everyone on your holiday list. This year, why not consider a gift […]
Don’t Miss the MyYogaWorks.com Deal of the Year!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored MyYogaWorks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. In this post I’m sharing a yoga self-care deal you won’t want to miss! I don’t know about you, but lately my daily “to-do” list has been longer than Santa’s naughty […]
12 Ways to Pay it Forward During Summer
Summer is the unofficial lazy time of year. The days are long, the weather is inviting, and schoolwork is a quickly fading memory. Most people think of the holiday season as the prime time for giving back to others, but summer is also an opportune time to think of others and pay it forward. Here […]
Using Darkness to Shine a Light on Earth Hour
Even small efforts can make a big difference, especially when it comes to the environment. Are you willing to make a small change? Are you ready to make a big difference? Then mark your calendars and set your alarms for this Saturday, March 19th, from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. local time (whatever time that is […]
Join GoodWorld’s 12 Days of Giving Campaign!
We live in a social media world now, and it’s a world where there is a lot of talk. Talk can be wonderful for creating conversation. Yet lately, it seems that the talk on these social media platforms is creating more hatred than discussion or debate. Talk alone does not create change. Action creates change. […]