Spa Night: Sharing and Caring

Winter has arrived in all it’s glory in the North East and Midwest: snow, low humidity homes and offices, cold winds. During the holiday season, strong skin can become a challenge. Not only is the weather a problem, but holiday eating and tight schedules can stress out an otherwise healthy complexion. This year, why not [...]

Sugar Free Halloween Treats

October marks the beginning of candy season. Ramping up through Halloween, sugar is to be found in nearly every aisle, every endcap and every office. How do you encourage healthy eating for your family, particularly children, but still maintain a fun and entertaining atmosphere?

This year, instead of making sugar cookies, we employed spooky cookie cutters [...]

Quick Brown Bread

Critical for clear complexions is a healthy diet that is low in complex fats, high in Omega 3, 6 and 9s as well as fiber.  Below is my personal recipe for a heart and skin healthy bread that is quick to fix, so you can make it last minute to go with your fall soups [...]

Smooth Hands Clean House

Grout Cleaning with Baking Soda

Fall has arrived in Central Ohio. Summer camping, canoeing, bike riding and gardening activities have taken a toll on the Buckley household.  With outdoor activities a priority, I seldom spend time inside to focus on those extra cleaning chores – like the grout. Honestly, I’d prefer to just ignore the white [...]

Last Minute Pampering

Yesterday I woke up at my father-in-law’s with a mild concussion, a swollen nose, slightly dark eyes and the realization that it was my wedding anniversary.  We came to visit my father-in-law this week because it coincided with the Utica Boilermaker, a 15k road race.  While packing, I prepared for the race, not an anniversary [...]

Top 10 Kitchen Elements for Organic Skin Care

Did you know?  You don’t need much time (or much money!) to prepare simple home remedies for your skin.  You can cut costs on your cosmetics and cleansing products simply by using all natural options from your kitchen.  In fact, you most likely have all the ingredients available.  Below are the Top 10 ingredients you [...]