Yesterday was my 36th birthday – which I always look forward to. However, yesterday was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And while I won’t bore you with the details – it started with me feeling physically awful all weekend (it’s cold season!) and only snowballed from there.
I decided I will celebrate my birthday starting today – hey, very bad days happen. Right? And we can only move forward. So, here’s to 364 wonderful, amazing, great, very good days ahead – I see only good things for 36.
We are huge tea drinkers in our family – you can always find a large pitcher of iced tea in our refrigerator. We have a small cupboard in our kitchen dedicated to nothing but organic teas. The mister and I start our day with a cup of hot tea. I usually have a cup in the afternoon or in the evening with the mister as we catch up with each other or read side-by-side. And Eben takes caffeine-free tea to school every day with his lunch. Really it is our beverage of choice. Hands down.
Lately, I have found myself reaching for my Traditional Medicinals Wellness Teas to support my health this winter. While there are many different brands of tea on the market, Traditional Medicinals are different because besides tasting delicious, they are made using herbal supplements which supports health and wellness.
This week I have been suffering from a head-cold, so I have been starting my day with a cup of organic Every Day Detox – a naturally caffeine-free lemon herbal tea. Last week Eben had an upset stomach, he sipped a cup of the organic naturally caffeine-free peppermint before bed. He woke up ready for the new day. Traditional Medicinals uses pharmacopoeial quality herbs, which are better for wellness teas than regular food grade herbs because of their high quality and strength. Here are some other things that I love about Traditional Medicinals:
Certified organic herbs are used whenever possible
Many of the ingredients are Fair Trade
Non-GMO Project verification on all of the teas
Offsetting of electricity use with solar and wind power
Herbs are sustainably cultivated and sustainably collected
The packaging is recyclable and the tea bags are compostable
No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
I received a package from Traditional Medicinals that included a box set of super-plant herbal teas that support specific health concerns including; digestion, nausea, calming, detoxify, joint health, bloating, cramping and skin care – which we have been utilizing for different aliments.
You can find Traditional Medicinals Wellness Teas in your local grocery story or online – if you are into tea, I would highly recommend them.
Do you drink tea simply because you like the way it tastes or for the health and wellness benefits? Do you have a favorite type?
(Disclosure: I received samples of Traditional Medicinals Organic Wellness Teas in exchange for my honest opinion.)
There is nothing better on a cold, winter day than a comforting hot cup of cocoa. If your family is like mine, you go through hot cocoa like water during the long winter months. Eben loves to have a cup when he gets home from school. I have to admit that I, myself also love to drink cocoa on the weekends when I am snuggled up on my sofa. The best part of any hot cup of cocoa has to be the marshmallows floating on top. That is, as long as those marshmallows don’t contain artificial ingredients and gelatin. You can make your own vegan marshmallows to ensure that you know exactly what is inside each one — and not only are these marshmallows vegan, they are super fun to make — and doing so is a great weekend baking project to enjoy with your children.
These marshmallows also look fantastic wrapped up and given as gifts — and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you can give them as a sweet treat to your friends and family. We cut some of our marshmallows into heart shapes, and they’ll be a welcome topping to our cups of cocoa all February long. You can store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to give them away or enjoy them immediately. Jump over to Inhabitots for the simple instructions!
Hello, Friends! How was your week? Can you believe it is already February? Are you ready for it? I am looking forward to a laid back weekend at home. Well, that is until Sunday afternoon when I will be heading to Target headquarters in Minnesota. I am excited to share all the details with you – but I will wait until I get back later this week (I will be taking a few days off). While I get out my eco-friendly Lolë coat and Neuaura riding boots from the back of my closet and pack my Target mittens and scarf – here are a few green things to keep you entertained:
We eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep and exercise, and meticulously wash our hands, however, despite our hardest efforts our children will still sometimes get sick. Especially during flu season, when we spend more time indoors and in contact with others who may be harboring the virus and touching all of those germ ridden doorknobs. This year, flu season in America is particularly grim, as 48 states are currently battling widespread flu epidemics.
In the event your child comes down with the flu, be as prepared as possible. There are all natural remedies that can provide relief, and many of the items you need to help your little one cope with the flu can be found in your kitchen cupboards, and are free from artificial colors, flavors and chemicals. Jump over to Inhabitots learn about 5 all natural flu remedies for babies and kids — and we hope that the flu spares you and your family and that you won’t need to use any of them! Please note: These remedies are suggestions on how to help your child cope with the flu — they should not replace seeking thorough, professional care from your pediatrician to treat and assess your child’s illness.
