Beauty products are ridiculously expensive and most of the time the price isn't even relevant to the quality! Thankfully, you can use the best ingredients without any unnecessary additives and get great skin and hair for much less. Just buy some coconut oil and make effective, low-cost beauty products on your own! Not … read more

In general Portland, Oregon is a stand out city for food. Besides an array of great restaurants, a fun alternative for informal dining is to visit the street food stands. Over the past years the food carts or cooking sheds have grown in number and are now found all over the city clustered together. There's something fo… read more

Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more

Making healthy choices is an important part of investing in your child’s future. Children with childhood obesity have a greater risk of getting diabetes later in life, so it is truly important for parents to make responsible choices when it comes to preparing meals and packing lunches. The difficult part is not alway… read more

Are you shopping for the four year old girl that has everything? Why not decide on an educational, fun gift that she can use for a long time instead of one of the usual standby "pink" gifts. Sure, it's easier with boys - there's always LEGOs, so make the most of having a choice and check out some of the suggestions bel… read more