I’m well aware that there are toxins all around us, pretty much all of the time.  And I don’t say this to invoke fear or trigger anxiety.  It’s just a fact of the world we live in.  But what do we do with this information?  When toxins are everywhere, what’s the best course of action? For example, new studies have shown that microplastic in humans is becoming quite concerning.  My initial, split second reaction to a newly discovered toxin is to have a mini moment of anxiety filled with a flurry of thoughts: have I been working hard enough to prevent unnecessary expo ..read more

While we are exposed to toxins just about everywhere we go, there are some places we have MUCH more control over our materials and surroundings compared to others. When it comes to the kitchen and mealtime, the good news is there are just SO many opportunities to switch over to organic baby products and healthier mealtime essentials.  It can be so easy to end up with plastic dishes that you never intended to keep in your home.  Whether you get them as gifts or your kids become attached to them, they can end up being used without much thought, rhyme or reason.  And before you ..read more

When you picture  a “healthy house”, do you envision house plants in every room and greenery throughout the home?  While it certainly isn’t the only way to create a healthier home environment, there definitely is a huge benefit to strategically placing house plants in your space.   But in the same breath, one big mistake I see all the time in homes that look healthy is that they use plants in the wrong way and keep them in the wrong places.  Plants are great in theory, but incorrect placement and watering will actually make your home pretty unhealthy.   Be ..read more

A healthy home REVOLVES around just how healthy the indoor air is inside. It’s what the BIGGEST focus is on.  The air we breathe is INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT.  And it’s the reason that I ditched fragrances for good and began using essential oils when I felt like needed a little scent. I truly thought that I would NEVER be able to live without air fresheners, scented candles and other fragrance in my home.  There was something about it that I loved — the scents were something that I loved and made my home feel like home. I think a lot of us feel that way with MANY things about our ..read more

 I’m telling you with every new season I’m convinced it’s my favorite season.  Every single one just feels so fresh and makes me feel alive again — no matter what the season is. Spring leaves me filled with new fresh, home ideas that will carry us into summer with fewer toxins and ultimately recover my home from a winter of being closed up. While every home is unique, most homes struggle with the same health issues indoors.  And the bigger problem is that as a homeowner, no one teaches us HOW to make our homes a healthier space.   Think about that — we are making th ..read more

In your home, there’s more than one way to make it healthy and there’s more than one way to reduce toxins. The trick is, knowing how to reduce toxins in MULTIPLE ways to create a healthy space that benefits your health rather than burdens it down.  This idea is even more true when it comes to a healthy kitchen — there are just SO many ways that you can reduce toxins.   It might seem overwhelming at first to think of ALL the ways that you can really adjust not only your habits in the kitchen but the products you use as well, it really boils down to just three ideas: First, cha ..read more

You’ve probably heard plenty of snippets here and there about polyvinyl chloride and PVC toxins when it comes to products or materials around your house.  PVC is a widely used type of plumbing pipe in homes and PVC is used in many other materials and products around the home.   But what even IS PVC?  And what REALLY is the problem with it?  For a long time I knew it was harmful, but I had never stopped to do the research as to WHY it was harmful.  I knew there were toxins in polyvinyl chloride, PVC, but I didn’t know what they were.  Maybe that’s where you ..read more

A list of questions to ask during a home inspection checklist is one of the most helpful things you can take with you. We all know the journey of purchasing a new home is full of excitement, but it can also be full of overwhelming and apprehensive feelings. This is the exact reason why I encourage all buyers to walk with me the entire inspection and dig through the home’s systems together. When I meet with buyers at their inspection, I can see these feelings are in full force.  And with a home inspection checklist of what questions to ask, we can begin putting their minds at ease.  ..read more

Can we just stop and take a minute to really appreciate just how possible it is to really embrace healthy living and create a healthy home?  I mean this from the bottom of my heart — we have so many resources and a wealth of information at this current time that we can really take our homes and healthy living to the next level.  But one of the biggest hurdles I see otherwise healthy families facing is that they just don’t know where to go next.  Yes, we have all these resources, but WHICH ones are the next right step?  Which healthy home task will impact my home the MOST ..read more

Are you in full Marie Kondo mode now that the Holidays are behind us?  I’m not lying when I say that EVERY year, I get rid of a multitude of things that have made it into our house over the last year.  I do have to say, however, each year I get a little bit better and have to purge fewer items because I’m learning HOW to declutter my house and maintain it.  As I’ve gotten older, I have realized how much I HATE being a manager of THINGS.  I went through a phase a few years ago where I literally spent every other month in our unfinished basement moving junk from one spot t ..read more