~Today was the first full day of using the Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Royal Jelly and the willow bark acne spot treatment. I used it this morning when I got out of the shower; I like the feeling of the foam, it’s feels softer and less abrasive. But because it’s so soft and luxurious I’m… Continue reading Burt’s Bees Beauty Challenge: Day 1 (complete)
Author: The Garden Goddess
Burt’s Bees Beauty Challenge: Start!
~Most people know Burt's Bees through their lip balm, but did you know that Burt's Bees is so much more than that? They make shampoos, face creams, body lotions, and cleansing cloths galore, catering to all skin tones. I have oily skin and because of that I am more acne prone than most (whoopee...) I've… Continue reading Burt’s Bees Beauty Challenge: Start!
Water: The Most Important Nutrient
~Since we were young we've been told how important water is to the Earth as well as the human body. The Earth is covered by 71% water. Our bodies are composed of approximately 72% water, with the brain over 75%. That's a lot of water! Even in vet tech school, one of my instructors drilled… Continue reading Water: The Most Important Nutrient
Solar Eclipse 2017
~I'm pissed I didn't get the chance to see the eclipse, too cloudy from where I am 😡 If any of you lucky ducks got a chance to see it, what did you think? And please share pictures! Hopefully no one burned their retinas lol
Enter the Dragon (fruit)
~On my last trip to the grocery store (Mariano's, my favorite!) I went home with items I had on my list and a few that weren't. One of those was a dragon fruit. As strange as it was sitting in my cart next to the dried apricots and packages of Noosa yoghurt, there were good… Continue reading Enter the Dragon (fruit)
Return to VeggieFest: 2017 edition
~Last year I discovered VeggieFest, a unique lifestyle festival honoring those who have the courage to refrain from meat. This time around I wanted to take my boyfriend with me to share in the experience. Truth be told, it didn't go as well as I had imagined. The ran fell on our proverbial parade (it… Continue reading Return to VeggieFest: 2017 edition
Hello out there…
~To my dear readers, whether you're joining me for the first time or a returning reader: I first want to say I'm sorry if you felt like I ditched you or fell off the face of the planet, or, God forbid, gave up on farmer's markets. I took a break from blogging and the markets… Continue reading Hello out there…
Pitch the Plastic
** Some of the images in this post may be disturbing to some readers. Viewer discretion is advised** ~I was originally planning to post this on Earth Day, but something of this magnitude shouldn't be reserved for just one day. It's astonishing how reliant we've become on plastic, so much so that Americans throw out… Continue reading Pitch the Plastic
What the duck (eggs)
~For the past year or so I've been on the hunt for duck eggs. Searching market after market with no luck, my hope was starting to dwindle. It wasn't until a few weeks ago when I finally hit the jackpot, but it wasn't at a farmer's market. They came from my boss! When he's not… Continue reading What the duck (eggs)
Bluestem Earth Festival 2017
~Yesterday I attended a rather interesting and informative festival of sorts. The Bluestem Earth Festival celebrates and brings attention to various environmental issues & topics such as recycling, water conservation, fair trade and endangered species. One group that I had a particular interest in was Citizens Against Ruining the Environment (CARE). They had various flyers… Continue reading Bluestem Earth Festival 2017
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