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June 11, 2017 By Kelly 2 Comments

Win A Free Bottle Of Block Island Organics Sunscreen! #Review & #Giveaway

With summer starting in just a few short weeks, I know what’s on your mind… beach days, BBQs, pool time, water park craziness. But so is sunscreen. Which one should I use? What brands are safe? Which ones don’t leave a pasty white film? … some of those thoughts sound familiar?

The most important thing when it comes to choosing sunscreen is – you know what I’m going to say – that it’s free of harmful chemicals. And I know what you’re thinking… “but pretty much all of them have harmful ingredients, so what do we use?!”

I get it, good sunscreen is hard to find. The struggle is real. You want toxin free, a nice consistency, no white film, good protection from the sun’s damaging rays and a pleasant scent, right?

I recently discovered a sunscreen that meets all of those criteria, Block Island Organics. You have a chance to win a free bottle of their Natural Face Moisturizer SPF 30!

My son even likes it. Well, he doesn’t like to wear any sunscreen, kids and sunscreen are like oil and water, aren’t they? He knows I won’t buy the toxic junk so when it comes to clean sunscreen, this one gets his approval. If your kids are as picky about sunscreen as mine are, you know know that is a good sign. Learn what he has to say about it in this live stream he & I did for my Facebook group. 

I’m very happy to have a good, safe sunscreen to recommend. Block Island Organics is completely non-toxic mineral based made without nanotechnology, which is important. Mineral sunscreens are often made with nanotechnology which is not a good thing because nanoparticles have been shown to cross the cell barrier driving into organs, even attaching to brain cells. They’ve also caused developmental issues in animals.

The entire line is free of parabens, phthalates, dyes,  artificial fragrances, sulfates, petrochemicals… I could go on. Suffice it to say, nothing harmful in there! Yo. They are completely transparent about the ingredients they use, all are listed on the site

Their products are non-comedogenic & vegan formulated and gluten free which is so important for those of us who are gluten intolerant (me!) or have Celiac.

Their SPF 30 and their Face Moisturizer SPF 30 made the list of Environmental Working Group’s top sunscreen picks for 2017. This line is made in the USA and they do not test on animals.

The Natural Face Moisturizer SPF 30 is extremely moisturizing and blends very well. If you have dry skin this will be an oasis of hydrating sun protection. If you have oily skin you may find it a bit heavy. My skin is normal with an oily t-zone, however, as I age it’s getting drier. I found that my tinted moisturizer went on smoothly after applying the sunscreen. Happy to report that it does not irritate the eyes the way many sunscreens do.

What is the worst thing about most natural sunscreens? They leave that pasty white film which no one likes. This one does not! Major plus.

Where does the name come from? The family run business started out of an eco spa on Block Island (which looks beautiful btw), Rhode Island called Koru Eco Spa. Their philosophy is: actively enjoy the outdoors with the motto “Play Smart. Play Safe. Non-Toxic Suncare.”

Not only do you get a chance to win a free bottle, Block Island Organics is offering my audience a discount as well! Use code kellyb to get 20% of any product in the line. The code is valid June 10th – June 28th.

Enter here for your chance to win a free bottle of Block Island Organics Natural Face Moisturizer SPF 30! Giveaway is valid only in the U.S.

UPDATE: This giveaway has ended but stay tuned, I’ll be doing more in the near future!

In the meantime, I invite you to participate in my free challenge. It can be overwhelming to know what products are safe and which to avoid. To help people figure it out and minimize their body’s toxic burden, I’m running a fun, FREE green your beauty routine challenge in July:

5 Days To A Clean, Green Beauty Routine ?

In this challenge, you’ll learn simple tips that you can start right away to look better, feel great & improve your health by detoxing your beauty & personal care routine without giving up glamour ? It will be easy and fun, sign up here!

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July 8, 2015 By Kelly Leave a Comment

25 Fun Things To Do In Lake Tahoe

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I am still on a high from our fun vacation to Lake Tahoe last month. I loved how far removed I felt from everyday life and my daily routine. I swear, I almost forgot what real life was like!

Lakeside with my cutie

Lakeside with my cutie

Getaways benefit our health in numerous ways, most significantly, they bust stress and give us something to look forward to. If you haven’t been to Lake Tahoe, I highly recommend booking a trip. It’s beautiful and there are tons of fun things to do!

Check Out the festivals  Made in Tahoe Festival  ~ live music, food, local vendors of local artisans, kids zone with paint ball, wall climbing and more.  Jazz & Funk Festival ~ entrance fee benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, Art, Wine & Music festival, the Shakespeare, the Wanderlust Festival & more

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Go River Rafting

Take a Gondola Ride Most of the ski resorts offer rides up the mountain during the summer, the view is spectacular & once you get to the top you can hike, river raft, zip line & more

See a Show Imagine Dragons, Dave Matthews Band & Elton John are all playing at Harvey’s in South Lake Tahoe this summer

Take an Ariel Tram Ride

Camp Not my cup of tea but I seem to be in the minority. If I ever end up in the woods for 3 days that means I’ve been dead for 2 of them

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Cruise the Lake Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise, Tahoe Queen Dinner Cruise, Tahoe Queen Emerald Bay sightseeing  cruise & M.S. Dixie II Emerald Sunset Dinner Dance Cruise are some popular cruises

Golf & Miniature Golf if you’re traveling with kids

Do yoga There are many free classes including Squaw Valley’s ‘Yoga Squawed’ that offers some free classes

Hike

Feel the need for speed Few things are more exhilarating than a speed boat ride

Snow Ski! If you head there in the winter, this is obviously the thing to do. They have awesome ski resorts ~ Heavenly Valley, Diamond Peak, North Star, Squaw Valley, Kirkwood, Alpine Meadows

Rollerskate at the rink in North Star. The kids can have fun while you enjoy some vino. If you’re like me, you’ll hit the rink too 🙂

2013-07-08 Lake Tahoe 2013 021Enjoy beach days Sand Harbor, Zephyr Cove, Pope Beach, El Dorado, Ski Run, Kings Beach & Round Hill are some of the nice beaches we’ve visited. Have some fun in the sun with peddle boats, kayaking, jet skiing, volleyball, paddle boarding, parasailing & more

Hit The Ca$inos

Go Fishing 

Bike along the Truckee River

Catch a flick at Squaw Valley’s free outdoor movie series

Visit New Moon Natural Foods Ok, this doesn’t really qualify as ‘fun’ but if you’re like me & in search of healthy food, stop by & grab a pint of they’re delicious 7 seed salad. Oh I wish I could find that salad around here, or at least get the recipe!

Have little ones? Take them to the KidZone Museum in Truckee

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Hang glide and soar over the gorgeous lake

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The loves of my life

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August 19, 2013 By Kelly 1 Comment

How To Find Safer Sunscreen Protection

I love the smell of Coppertone… brings back fond memories of my childhood. Oooh and baby oil… I’d slather that stuff all over my body in hopes of achieving that deep dark tan. If we only knew! Not only were we damaging our skin but that pleasant smell of Coppertone is a highly toxic synthetic fragrance.

file9151265810349In my post, You Know The Sunscreen You’re Using Is Toxic, Isn’t Time To Make A Healthier Choice? I detailed the harmful chemicals that most sunscreen brands contain. Because the FDA does not conduct any safety testing on sunscreen, we consumers have to be savvy about what we use. It’s infuriating, we’re trying to protect ourselves from skin cancer but the damn sunscreen itself contains carcinogens. So what the hell are we supposed to do?!

Don’t worry, there are alternatives. There are brands that offer quality sunscreen without the harmful chemicals that get a good rating on the Environmental Working Group sunscreen report. Look for products that have zinc oxide made without nanotechnology. Zinc is a physical barrier against the sun’s rays that does not get absorbed by the skin. The sun’s rays break down chemical sunscreens and you have to reapply them frequently. The physical sunscreens do not break down so they protect your skin from the sun longer.

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SPF 15 & 30, sunscreen stick and lip balm with SPF 15

California Baby and Badger are good but they do leave a white film on the skin (which my 11 year old won’t tolerate!) , UV Natural is good but a bit greasy.

I like Solar Protective MoisturizerSPF 30 by Devita Skin Care. It’s good for us gals because it contains hyaluronic acid which gives a little anti-aging boost.

I know sunscreen sprays are convenient and easy to use but they are especially harmful because we inhale the ingredients as well as absorb them.

Protect Your Health, Protect The Environment

Lake Arrowhead 009Avoiding sunscreen with toxic ingredients is not only important for our health, it’s important for the environment. After we slather ourselves with it, it washes off into the ocean harming sea life. According to a study conducted by Environmental Health Perspectives in 2008, these chemicals are killing the coral reef.

Research shows that octinoxate, oxybenzone, parabens and camphor derivatives kill hard corals which could have a negative impact on biodiversity and reef ecosystems. Help inform your friends – tweet this, share it on Facebook & send it to friends, especially those with kids. No one should use sunscreen with harmful chemicals and with all the safe alternatives, they don’t have to.

August 2, 2013 By Kelly 1 Comment

Tips For Staying Safe At The Beach

Whether you live by the beach or are planning a seaside summer vacation, 
play it safe while you’re having hot fun in the summertime 

IMG_4202What’s more fun than a day at the beach?! I’m lucky to live in the lovely golden state of California where I can head to the beach for a day of sand and surf anytime. Boogie boarding, building sand castles, tossing a frisbee, surfing, soaking in the sun… there’s an endless amount of fun to be had at the beach but there are a few things that can put a damper on your fun in the sun.

How do you recognize a rip current and what should you do if you get caught in one? Karina Fraley of Mommywood.com gets the answers in her interview with Ventura County lifeguard Derek Doler. Derek shares some valuable tips on being water wise and sun savvy so you can enjoy your day by the sea. Be sure to share this with your friends who have kids. Surf’s up.

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