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Careful readers might have noticed that the last few parties I've blogged about have all been for my oldest daughter.  What about the younger one? Well, we didn't actually have a party for her 2nd birthday (gasp!!) We were planning on it, and I even got some super cute Minnie mouse ball jars from Etsy, but life happened. Anyway, for her birthday this year I managed to get good use out of … [Read more...]

I'm so excited to share that I was interviewed for Parents Magazine, about how to prep your body for pregnancy!I'm sure you've all heard about the new research showing pregnancy is just as challenging as running a marathon.My first response was, duh. 😛(I'm pretty sure ANY mother would say it's that and more!)So check out the feature here, to see what you can do to prep your body for the … [Read more...]

When your daughter has a rare neurological disorder (more on that another time) and rarely asks for anything, you can't help but go all out for her birthday. She requested a blue Moana party (again) but ALSO mentioned a blue mermaid party! (Her one rule for a party is it must be BLUE!) So to do something new... Mermaid it is! We live by the beach so having it there was a no-brainer especially … [Read more...]

I hope you're having a wonderful summer!  In between taking the kids to camps, the pool, the beach and making & eating ice pops, I was interviewed by US News & World Report! So, are lectin-free diets healthy for vegetarians and vegans? I spoke with reporter Ruben Casteneda for his latest article, where I discussed the diet's limitations for vegetarians and vegans. I … [Read more...]

For my daughter's birthday this year, there was only ONE theme she wanted for her party! Well... two. She did ask for another Mermaid Bash. (Check out this post if you want to see why!) But besides mermaids, she loves Vampirina! So much so that we went to Disneyland during Halloween time just because Vampirina was making her debut as a costumed character! It really was a no-brainer. So read on to … [Read more...]

Does Natural Mosquito Repellent Actually Work? Bug sprays are a hot topic this summer.Excited to be featured in this SmarterTravel article about it! I share how I made it out of Africa bug bite-free, and my non-toxic bug spray recipe too See the full article here: www.smartertravel.com/natural-mosquito-repellent-bug-spray … [Read more...]

This Sunday is Mother's Day! The perfect day to remember Mom, or ANY "mom" in your life - a friend, a sister, a colleague or mentor! So... in case you didn't get anything yet, or are just not sure what to get her, here is my vegan, non-toxic Mother's Day Gift Guide! If you want something healthier and better for her, the environment and the planet... These options fit the bill! And if … [Read more...]