Hello everyone!!
I found this video on a blog that I follow and it is toooooooo good for me to not share it with all of you! She does such a good job describing what is wrong with the American food system and puts it such an easily understood way! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think :)
Besos,
Courtney
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Pearly Whites
Hey!
I am SOOOOO excited right now/humored at how bad American food is.... I just ate pasta imported from Italy and guess what? No. Reaction. Hmmm that's interesting isn't it? Get it together people.
Ok so that's not the point of this post, but I had to share because that is my first carb in months! I wanted to give y'all some info on a new product that I discovered and love! Everyone has heard of Burt's Bees. I love their chap stick, but I was at the grocery store the other day and saw that they are now making toothpaste that is 100% natural so I decided to try it. My goal is to start replacing things as I run out for an all natural or organic product.
Well I tried it and I have to admit that I was a little weirded out by the texture and consistency at first because it is a bit different than a regular toothpaste but once I embraced it, I decided that I love it! :) Here are some pictures of the the one that I bought.
Try it out! I hope you enjoy it like I do!
Besos,
Courtney
I am SOOOOO excited right now/humored at how bad American food is.... I just ate pasta imported from Italy and guess what? No. Reaction. Hmmm that's interesting isn't it? Get it together people.
Ok so that's not the point of this post, but I had to share because that is my first carb in months! I wanted to give y'all some info on a new product that I discovered and love! Everyone has heard of Burt's Bees. I love their chap stick, but I was at the grocery store the other day and saw that they are now making toothpaste that is 100% natural so I decided to try it. My goal is to start replacing things as I run out for an all natural or organic product.
Well I tried it and I have to admit that I was a little weirded out by the texture and consistency at first because it is a bit different than a regular toothpaste but once I embraced it, I decided that I love it! :) Here are some pictures of the the one that I bought.
Besos,
Courtney
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Got Trash? Go Green.
Hello peeps!
So today I wanted to share my new found love...Recycling. As sad as this is, I never knew how or what to recycle. Most people think it's too complicated or that it takes to much time and effort, but in all reality... it's really simple. I was exposed to recycling by my coworker. We recycle paper, cardboard, and plastic at work. At first it was hard to break the habit of just throwing everything in the trash, but once I became accustomed to separating it out, it became second nature.
Once I formed this habit at work, I started feeling guilty throwing a plastic bottle in the trash at home. So I have been doing some research on recycling centers for home and trying to come up with the best that fits our needs. One thing you need to do before setting one up is see what your city recycles. Unfortunately for us in Lubbock, they only recycle a couple of plastics, newspaper, cardboard, regular paper, and that's about it. Some cities offer extensive recycling services that involves all types of plastic and everything else you can imagine. How great!
To show you how recycling-retarded I was... I didn't know how you could tell what plastic went where at the city recycling center so I had to ask. On the bottom of a bottle there is the recycling sign (the arrows that make the diamond) with a number (1, 2, etc) in the middle. That's how you can tell! We can recycle #1 and #2 plastics so I am working on getting us separate bins for the two types of plastic.
Once you know the number of bins you need for your recycling center, get creative with it! Here are a few ideas that I have found that are great alternatives to plastic bags or bulky plastic containers.
These are available at World Market-- my FAVORITE store of all time :)
Helpful hint--These can be hung so they aren't taking up floor space
This is great for small spaces like an apartment! It will keep your recycling concealed and not take up a lot of space. These can be found in most stores... they come in all different sizes, colors, textures, etc. but such a great alternative if you live alone or don't have a lot of recyclables to begin with!
This sleek, 3 compartment recycle center is perfect for a pantry or kitchen and is available at Crate & Barrel. I think this option would make for a very easy recycling transition!
Well now that I have given you some options and things to think about, I hope that you will make the conscience decision and RECYCLE! Love our planet... God didn't give it to us to abuse :)
Besos,
Courtney
So today I wanted to share my new found love...Recycling. As sad as this is, I never knew how or what to recycle. Most people think it's too complicated or that it takes to much time and effort, but in all reality... it's really simple. I was exposed to recycling by my coworker. We recycle paper, cardboard, and plastic at work. At first it was hard to break the habit of just throwing everything in the trash, but once I became accustomed to separating it out, it became second nature.
Once I formed this habit at work, I started feeling guilty throwing a plastic bottle in the trash at home. So I have been doing some research on recycling centers for home and trying to come up with the best that fits our needs. One thing you need to do before setting one up is see what your city recycles. Unfortunately for us in Lubbock, they only recycle a couple of plastics, newspaper, cardboard, regular paper, and that's about it. Some cities offer extensive recycling services that involves all types of plastic and everything else you can imagine. How great!
To show you how recycling-retarded I was... I didn't know how you could tell what plastic went where at the city recycling center so I had to ask. On the bottom of a bottle there is the recycling sign (the arrows that make the diamond) with a number (1, 2, etc) in the middle. That's how you can tell! We can recycle #1 and #2 plastics so I am working on getting us separate bins for the two types of plastic.
Once you know the number of bins you need for your recycling center, get creative with it! Here are a few ideas that I have found that are great alternatives to plastic bags or bulky plastic containers.
These are available at World Market-- my FAVORITE store of all time :)
Helpful hint--These can be hung so they aren't taking up floor space
This is great for small spaces like an apartment! It will keep your recycling concealed and not take up a lot of space. These can be found in most stores... they come in all different sizes, colors, textures, etc. but such a great alternative if you live alone or don't have a lot of recyclables to begin with!
Well now that I have given you some options and things to think about, I hope that you will make the conscience decision and RECYCLE! Love our planet... God didn't give it to us to abuse :)
Besos,
Courtney
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Food, Inc.
Hello Loves!
This last week was spring break and since I didn't do much, I decided to watch a documentary that I have seen on netflix for ages.. It's called "Food, Inc." and I highly recommend for you to watch it. It's available on Netflix, like I said before, or you can rent it on iTunes. This documentary gives you an inside look at the American food industry and highlights a lot of the problems that I have been getting frustrated with myself. It also covers a little bit about the seed company Mansanto, who is responsible for genetically modified seeds (GMOs). It is one of those things that is a little hard to watch, but brings to light just how bad things really are in this country. I hope you all take the time to watch it if you haven't already seen it!
Besos,
Courtney
This last week was spring break and since I didn't do much, I decided to watch a documentary that I have seen on netflix for ages.. It's called "Food, Inc." and I highly recommend for you to watch it. It's available on Netflix, like I said before, or you can rent it on iTunes. This documentary gives you an inside look at the American food industry and highlights a lot of the problems that I have been getting frustrated with myself. It also covers a little bit about the seed company Mansanto, who is responsible for genetically modified seeds (GMOs). It is one of those things that is a little hard to watch, but brings to light just how bad things really are in this country. I hope you all take the time to watch it if you haven't already seen it!
Besos,
Courtney
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Clorox vs. Peroxide
Hello everyone!!
Due to no internet at home, I have been slacking in the blogging department. We finally have good, reliable internet now and I am ready to get back to sharing my knowledge with all of you! I received this email a little while back and thought it would be a great thing to share. I don't know about you, but I am a clorox fanatic! I go crazy with it any chance I get because let's face it... we don't want to live with germs, even though we would be healthier if we left some behind! The one thing that I don't like about bleach is the smell. So when that was discussed in the email, it really caught my attention. I won't be burning my lungs and I will be saving money!! How great is that? --Enjoy!
Clorox Vs. Peroxide ~ VERY interesting and inexpensive. This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's Wife), and I want to share it with you. She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me. 'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost?
My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, And most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you Ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!! Why? because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them
if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better! Did you also know bleach
was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our Troops.
Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals.
Please think about this:
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dish rag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every
night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and Water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.
14. Another place it's great is in the bathroom, if someone has been careless & has wet on the floor around the toilet & it's begun to smell of urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink of any eye all the smell will be gone & the bacteria eliminated!
Besos,
Courtney
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