Studies have shown that for some people, the after dinner/pre-dessert period is a perfect opportunity to burn calories, aid digestion and manage blood sugar. No matter who you are, working off some of those Thanksgiving feast calories never hurt anyone!
Fast forward to Thanksgiving evening. It’s not time to shop. It’s time for some communal entertainment! But here’s the challenge ~ how many activities can you enjoy as a family while also not getting up from the sofa, or La-Z-Boy, or the blanket by the fire? I've come up with three...
Rather than prepping those Black Friday shopping lists, how about putting together a list of all the supplies you’ll need to tackle a family DIY project over Thanksgiving weekend. You’ll need to be willing to get your hands a little dirty and plan ahead, but I guarantee these crazy fun DIY crafts are well worth the effort!
Today's tip involves a whole lot of warmth and mighty fine memories to make and reminisce about fondly for years to come. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let’s take the time to cherish what’s truly important. There are so many heartwarmingly superior ways to start your day than fighting tooth-and-nail for a cheapo DVD player.
The holiday season is the perfect time to demonstrate the true spirit of giving. What better way to show you care than by giving away the food you’re not going to eat, volunteering your time, or donating money to a cause you believe in? While we give thanks this coming week, let's not forget to also give back.
During this entire week of thanks I'll be posting tips and ideas for ways you and your loved ones can Take Back Thanksgiving this year. Rather than spending money on cheap goods from deep discounters over the holiday weekend, perhaps you'd prefer spending time with the people you care about most, doing things that bring you closer together. Sound good? Here's my first idea to get you in the mood...
What's your Thanksgiving tradition? Does it involve shoving and fighting with other customers in line at Best Buy at 3am on Black Friday? If so, maybe it’s time to reconsider. At True Goods, we're taking a stand. Join me! #TakeBackThanksgiving
“Pinkwashing.” A term used to describe companies that position themselves as leaders in the fight against breast cancer while engaging in practices that may be contributing to rising rates of the disease. This October, I'm sick of finding pink ribbons “supporting breast cancer research” on products that actually contain chemicals linked to breast cancer! So how are you supposed to know which companies are pinkwashing and which ones are actually leaders in the fight against breast cancer? Here are a few tips to help you navigate the sea of pink ribbons and to avoid products that contain cancer-causing chemicals.
Bath and skin products are absorbed into the skin as well as inhaled. If you care about what’s going into your child’s belly, you’re bound to care what is going on their skin and into their lungs as well. When we’ve got such a wide selection of good-smelling, phthalate and paraben-free skin and bath products for our kiddos, the question we should be asking is ~ is a few extra bucks off conventional soap worth risking our kids’ long term health? Featuring Zoe Organics
With the sunny summer days ahead it’s important to remind ourselves of the dangers associated with too much sun exposure. Before you throw on your flip-flops and swimsuit and head out the door to the pool or beach, take a moment to evaluate your risk and take the proper steps to reduce exposure to harmful UV rays. Here’s a handy checklist of the highest risk factors to keep in mind when preparing for the sun.
