The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released its 2015 update to the annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. This is fantastic because it lists the latest version of the fruits and vegetables that are found to contain the most pesticide residues. (A/K/A: The Dirty Dozens!) EWG analyzed data from tests conducted by the USDA. They washed and peeled produce… Continue reading Produce With The Most (And Least) Pesticides
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BeautyCounter in Santa Barbara Magazine
This month, I am incredibly honored to be included in Santa Barbara Magazine‘s Best of 2015 issue. Santa Barbara Magazine has always been one of my absolute favorite periodicals, so having the opportunity to be a part of it and share some of my favorite things to do in my favorite town is a major Silver Lining! This issue… Continue reading BeautyCounter in Santa Barbara Magazine
Friday Fitness: Afternoon Energy Boost
Today, I’m starting a new little column: Friday Fitness. I thought that I’d start with a daily routine that I use to give me an energy boost. I can’t tell you how often I hit the afternoon wall. Literally. Crash, bang, boom. At 3:00, I feel like I could just go to bed right then… Continue reading Friday Fitness: Afternoon Energy Boost
This Weekend Choose: Hugs
This Weekend Choose: Hugs Hugs. Who doesn’t love them? Hugs make us all feel wanted, supported, and loved especially when it is coming from someone we truly care about. The Silver Lining is that hugs can actually ward off stress and protect the immune system. (I know right, pretty cool!) According to a study conducted at Carnegie Mellon… Continue reading This Weekend Choose: Hugs
Privacy in the Age of the Internet
Ummmm, hellooooooo. Sorry that I have been MIA. Really sorry. I have had some s**t going on that is well, it is just not blog worthy. And this is saying a whole lot since I am pretty much an open book. My “inner turtle” – that part of me that closes down when things get… Continue reading Privacy in the Age of the Internet
The Most Marvelous Color of All
The Most Marvelous Color of All Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony. – Coco Chanel White is my absolute favorite color. Is it really a color?! That is a debate that I… Continue reading The Most Marvelous Color of All
Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad
Ruby Detox Salad with Tamari Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Welcome back to Friday’s Fixin’s. A friend gave me a little grief last week because I haven’t posted yummalicious recipes in a while – ok, in ages. Well, the wait is finally OVER. I’m so doggone excited to share the Ruby Detox Salad. This salad tastes just as… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad
5 Reasons to Lift Weights
5 Reasons to Lift Weights Have you ever had one of those “I reaaaaaaaly need to go for a run” moments (or hours)? They typically occur after days like yesterday – SuperBowl Sunday – when I ate a bunch of things that I would never normally eat. A few months ago, my oncologist suggested that… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Lift Weights
Wake Up This Morning and SMILE!
I hope that you will do this as you awaken each morning! It will certainly add a Silver Lining to your day – no matter WHAT the day brings!
This Weekend Choose: Patience
Choosing patience can be quite – ahem – challenging for me at times. I will give myself credit for – with each passing year – becoming more patient; however, I still have quite a way to go. I find that the more tired I am, the less patient that I am. Not rocket science by any… Continue reading This Weekend Choose: Patience