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Johnson & Johnson Talk Preservatives: Finally

Have you heard the news about Johnson & Johnson and their newly released statement saying they’re going to phase out the formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in their baby care products?  Containment’s found two years ago in the Toxic Tub report. Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and many consumers and moms have been asking for a safer and truly [...]

What You Cook With Is Just As Important As What You Cook

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Our family tries to eat healthy, use organic when possible and purchase BPA free products but we aren’t perfect. We are eating healthy but we’re not cooking healthy; what we cook with is just as important as what we cook. I’m not the cook in the family so those type of things slip my mind. [...]

Freezer Friendly Beef Rice and Mushroom Soup

There is nothing like having dinner already ready, just needing a quick thaw and heat! Nutritious and healthy soup is a family favorite around here. The bowls are always waiting to be filled! I’ve posted the last few Thursday some great soup recipes and I hope you’ve enjoyed them, bookmarked, shared or saved them for [...]

Italian Zucchini and Bell Pepper Soup

Italian Zucchini and Bell Pepper Soup

Last week I shared my love for soup with the chicken and squash recipe but with the colder weather on the horizon here in Michigan (we’ve had warmer than usual temperatures) I’m preparing my pantry and recipe box for soup season. Here’s another one of my favorite recipes that can easily be adapted for vegetarians… [...]

Aller-Ease Giveaway and Review

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Does anyone suffer from allergies? I don’t but my daughter and husband sure do. I never thought that when I had my daughter I would have to go to extreme measures just to keep her comfortable from the irritating and sometimes painful symptoms of allergies and asthma. My daughter has suffered from severe eczema which [...]

Lemonade out of Lemons

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I’ve lost my motivation. Isn’t that how it goes? This week I am the same.  Not thinner, leaner, smaller by any means. Just the same which I suppose is better than being larger. Trying to be smaller is no fun. Well, it is fun when I shrink but today there is no shrinking which means [...]

Chicken and Squash Soup

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Anytime of the year I enjoy a cup of soup, especially during the colder months of the year. One soup that makes the house smells delightful and warms the belly is a simple chicken and squash soup. It goes perfectly with fresh homemade bread or biscuits and I promise you its filling. What You Need: [...]