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5 Sweetener Alternatives

March 12, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 41 Comments

5 Sweetener Alternatives

Looking for healthy alternatives to sugar? Wondering which sweetener options work best for you? While raw, unpasteurized honey is by far the best option when it comes to natural sweeteners, honey still contains fructose which can be burdensome when consumed in excess. Fructose is metabolized primarily in the liver, kicking the liver into fat storage… 

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

December 3, 2014 by Brandon Fabry 2 Comments

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Brandon’s ice cream is a winner every time! When I make ice cream I warm the ingredients on the stove. Brandon’s version is much faster and equally successful! Brandon Fabry Vanilla Ice CreamEvery time I make this I feel like I’ve been to Dairy Queen! Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar… 

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Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts

November 17, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts

What do you get the natural living enthusiast who has everything? What about the mom who shops organic and eats real food? Maybe you’re an avid health blogger and looking for new ideas! Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts 1. Binchotan Charcoal Sticks Binchotan charcoal is formed using an ancient method of wood burning and rapid… 

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10 Innovative Green Companies

October 11, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 6 Comments

10 Innovative Green Companies

I came across these companies at Shiftcon 2014, a unique gathering of eco-wellness bloggers and industry professionals.  This list shows the momentum that is growing when it comes to eco-friendly and green! 10 Innovative Green Companies 1. Green Truck When we broke for lunch at the conference, I was overjoyed to see this delightful truck… 

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How to Choose Safe and Sustainable Clothing

October 6, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

How to Choose Safe and Sustainable Clothing

How are we doing today when it comes to our health and fashion? In 1881, the Rational Dress Society challenged the fashion industry of its day. The Society protested against a dress that “either deforms the figure, impedes the movements of the body, or in any way tends to injure health.” Seeking to do away… 

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Baby Safe Indoor Air

August 20, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Baby Safe Indoor Air

It’s a simple way to boost your baby’s health, but it’s often overlooked. Clean air is one of the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, due to recent changes in building construction, our homes are often more polluted than outside air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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