It was a pleasant surprise to find a new gluten-free cookie in the random Basher’s grocery store in the downtown of little Carefree, Arizona, but that’s where I encountered these delicious little nuggets called “Aussie Bites,” from Best Express Foods in Hayward, California. Aussie Bites are based on the Australian anzac biscuits, but these have […]
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What’s So Bad About Vasoline?
One of my girlfriends recommended a lotion to me recently, but as soon as I read the ingredients, I knew I would never use it because the first thing listed was mineral oil. What’s so bad about mineral oil, the friend asked? Well, for starters, mineral oil and Vasoline Petroleum Jelly are byproducts from refining […]
Trouble Sleeping? Try Lavender.
My 9-year old daughter has a history of being scared at night. We’ve tried leaving the door to her room open, night lights, sound machines playing soothing ocean waves. The best thing we’ve found to work is the scent of lavender. I love this little lavender spray from Healing Gardens. I just give her pillow […]
A Natural DEET-free Insect Repellent That Works
A jaunt up into the Rockies this weekend showed us that our recent rains have led to a booming crop of mosquitos. Oh, the air was thick with them, particularly as the day neared dusk. Luckily, we had a good insect repellent with us that worked amazingly well. Dr. Ben Kim’s Anti-Bug Spray Version 2.0 […]
Marula Oil Hydrates Your Face
I was recently given a gift of Marula oil with an effective usage demonstration from a glowing 70-year old woman who slathered a few drops across her remarkably fresh-looking skin. I went home and began using marula oil every night after washing my face. I give it two thumbs up for moisturizing and plumping up […]
