Be Healthy, Well, & Inspired

Scotch-Brite Greener Clean products Green sponge?  No, not the color green.  But, green living.  This post is a continuation of “My Green Living” series. On behalf of our BlogHer ’10 experience, Lori and I met a ton of vendors where they gave out free samples. Most of the samples we received are from big name [...]

I am in the process of switching my toxic cleaning products to a more green and natural environmental products. Why?  For the past two months, I am more aware of the toxic chemicals I am using to clean my home. I noticed a month ago when I sprayed my bathtub with CLR,  my eyes got [...]

Photograph taken at Muir Woods by Eddie Ching I am going to be starting a new series every Tuesday called “Green Living”.  In this series, I will write about my journey to become “green” in my life.  I have always recycled ever since the garbage men started collecting them. I can’t even remember the year. [...]

I thought I would write a health tip for the kids as they head back to school. This health tip applies to anyone really. Health Tip Sleep: the ultimate school supply.   Start the school year off right by getting your kids back on a healthy sleep schedule! Go to bed at the same time each [...]

Move It Monday – Move your body Quote of the week: “Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” – Thomas Jefferson Health Tip: Our bodies are meant to move. Try doing some form of physical activity every day. Even mild daily exercise, like stretching, can reduce your number of sick [...]

Another highlight of BlogHer was getting a drawing  from Doug of Laid-off Dad.  Doug, Lori and I were chatting and he drew a picture of what my blog represented. I thought the beaker was a really creative idea.  Not really something I would think of when I see my blog.  I really liked Lori’s drawing [...]

I came across this video this morning and thought I would share. This is what I am going to do later.  Enjoy!

I had always been one to help others. I immigrated to the United States from the Philippines when I was 4 years old.  But, I still have family in the Philippines. And I have traveled back to the Philippines. So, I know what it is like to not have clean water.  I know what it [...]

I loved this video ever since I first saw it on Caitidid Designs and then saw it again on Jamie Ridler’s blog.  The contents of the video rang true for me. I believe the video originated on Susannah Conway’s blog, Ink on My Fingers.  Every time I watch this video, I remember when I first [...]

Research has found that combining a healthful diet with aerobic exercise can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 20 points. According to a recent study, researchers found people who consistently engage in moderate exercise five times a week improve their immune function and keep colds away.

Redwood trees in Muir Woods One of the highlights of BlogHer was having a blogger,  Alana Reynolds, author of Momku write an original poem for you on a typewriter.  Yes, she wrote up my poem the old-fashioned way. And yes, there are still typewriters out there.  I gave Alana, otherwise known as Momku, a topic [...]

I got this sunscreen recipe from Lisa, author of Style Essentials,  who got it from Julie Gabriel, author of The Green Beauty Guide .  Thanks so much, Lisa! There is no excuse for not putting on sunscreen cause you can make it yourself.  I admit we may not all have pure beeswax or zinc oxide [...]

This recipe was inspired by Mark Bittman, New York Times columnist.  But, I found the recipe in Ellie Krieger’s book, Small Changes, Big Results.  When I first read the recipe, I thought it might be bland, but boy, was I wrong.  The chicken was full of flavor and it was so good.  I made this [...]

Quote of the week: “To Keep the body in good health is a duty…. Otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our minds strong and clear” Buddha Health Tip: Try some brain boosters to keep your memory sharp. Writing with your non-dominant hand, crossword puzzles or word searches, learning a foreign language, or how [...]

The economy is still bad and many people are getting rid of their high-priced gym membership.  Here are free or low cost alternatives to exercise. Month of August WHO:  Chelsea Piers INFORMATION:  The sports center is offering potential members who join in August $100 initiation fee with the month of September free.  Check out www.info.chelseapiers.com [...]