Last week I had the opportunity to get a tour of the new Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Home along with several area bloggers and influencers. (Thanks to Xfinity for inviting me and for sponsoring this post.) As a blogger of health and wellness, green living, and mindfulness, I was admittedly skeptical about what Xfinity could […]
prAna Clothing for an Active Lifestyle
As I’ve said on this site numerous times, there is something incredibly empowering about we choose to use our consumer dollars. How we can speak with our wallets to support brands that make a solid product while genuinely caring about the environment and its people. It is an honor to have the opportunity work with […]
8 Easy Ways to Walk More During the Day
Spring is one of my favorite times of year. Not just because it is finally getting warmer, and because that warm weather means that I can get outside and take long walks once again. Sometimes I walk on my own, sometimes with a friend or two in the neighborhood. Getting out for a long […]
Need a Fantastic Green Gift Idea? Go for Glass Straws!
Pantone may have decided that the color of the year is Marsala, but I am officially declaring that the color of the year, for this year and every year, should be green. Or clear, even though that is not really a color. Hang on. Let me explain. Recently I published a post with 101 ways […]
The Balance Project from Balance Bar
Last night I had the good fortune to attend an event hosted by Balance Bar Company to announce their new initiative, The Balance Project. With that, we had the opportunity check out the new items from Balance Bar and to work out with Gabby Reece, beach volleyball great, fitness role model, super entrepreneur, wife, and mother of […]
Shop the Natural Life!
Buying from and working with companies that give back is incredibly important to me. I say it all the time here that we have the power to show companies what matters to us as consumers by giving our dollars to companies that care. Well, one of my very favorite websites is NaturalLife.com. They have the […]
The Evolution of Fresh, with Evolution Fresh
I have a confession to make. Whenever I go to Starbucks, especially to hang out there for a while and get some work done, I purchase a package of Evolution Harvest snacks. The spicy pepita flavor is hard for me to resist, though the cocoa flavor comes in handy too when the mood […]
Ecoths Socially Responsible Clothing for Men
There is a brand new company that you should know about. You know I love me some socially responsible companies. Unlike other socially responsible companies that I have mentioned here, this one does not sell women’s shoes or accessories. Nor does it sell organic food. (Not that those aren’t terrific too.) It is not a […]
When You Give a Girlfriend a Getaway
This time last year, Jersey Love was in full swing. An enthusiastic group of women from all over the country descended upon Atlantic City, intending to show the world that the region was back and open for business after the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Together we saw the just what the shore had endured during […]
Gifts that Give Back for Mother’s Day
Two years ago I met Zack Rosenberg at the Social Good Summit in New York. We happened upon the same sofa in the media room at the same time and began to chat. I told him about this site and my passion for social good. He told me about his newly founded company, DoGoodBuyUs. […]
Vegan Handbags from Big Buddha
A handbag is a very personal thing. From the color of your choice to the style you prefer, it is all about your personal preference. Whether you a tote girl or a hobo chick is completely up to you. If you like bright colors or neutrals, that is entirely your call too. Who am I […]
All That is Bitter and Sweet
Recently I was asked to name a female role model. The women who came to mind are all those who seek to create better opportunities and who speak out on behalf of women and children. I have always admired not just women who thrive in the face of adversity, but also those who choose who […]
The Smarter Way to Get Kids to Bed
Today my son turned ten. I have no idea how it happened, especially since it feels like we brought him home from the hospital just last week. Last night before bed I gave him my annual weepy mom-on-the-night-before-a-birthday routine. Me: “I can’t believe my 5-pound baby is turning ten years old tomorrow.” Him: “Get over […]
When It is More Than Just a Holiday Card
It is that time of year in my house, when I chase the kids around with my camera in order to get a decent photo of the two of them. As many parents know, it is not easy to get a photo for a holiday card of two reluctant kids who have no interest in […]