During the Summer months I tend to have dryer skin. Now, that might be opposite of how you feel about your skin. I know a lot of people say their skin is dryer during winter months. My family spends a lot of time outdoors especially in the Summer and the sun really tends to make […]
Are Ziploc Bags Recyclable? The Answer May Surprise You
Lots of people want to know, “Are Ziploc bags recyclable?” Well, the short answer is yes and here are all the specifics you need to know. I love green living so when I heard that Ziploc® brand bags are recyclable, I was totally excited to help spread the word! That is right, Ziploc® bags are […]
Summer Skin Care Tips From Dr. Mike Burgdorf
School’s out, and the summer months are finally here. But, we still need to remember our ABC’s. In this case, the ABC’s of summer skin care in regards to protecting our skin and preventing skin cancer. Sun exposure can be beneficial, giving us the much-needed Vitamin D and providing us with a nice tan that […]
7 Surprising Snack Ideas For Adults
I like to keep snacks on hand to occasionally indulge my cravings and to be able to serve guests who may stop by. When I think of snack ideas for adults, I think of foods that combine nutrition and taste for simple yet elegant snacking that you can feel good about. I always enjoy finding […]
Why Filter Water and 5 Types Of Water Filters
Do you filter your water? I do! Why filter water? First let me say that I try to never buy bottled water because I don’t want to contribute any unnecessary plastic waste to the environment and because I prefer to limit my exposure to plastic. Additionally, I like knowing that my water is pure and […]
Are Milk Cartons Recyclable?
More and more people are taking part in recycling but many people still have questions about what they can recycle. One of the most common questions is, “Are milk cartons recyclable?” The short answer is, “Yes!” Even more exciting? All food and beverage shelf-stable cartons are recyclable! That means that even those little juice cartons […]
About Emotional Development in Children
Knowing what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experiencing it is not a given. As an adult, it can be easy to forget that. As a parent, we often run into sharp reminders of this with toddlers who can seem so unreasonable. A child’s tantrums or outbursts generally happen when they don’t manage […]