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Life of a Teacher, During a Pandemic

I’m here with you parents, guardians, fellow educators and support staff. I bring you my answers from the top questions I get as a...

Why I (Nina) chose Beautycounter… and I am going to be honest!

I do confess, and have to clearly state… that my personal reasons for joining Beautycounter does differ from the Simply Green...

At home ideas to keep the KIDS busy!

At home ideas to keep the kids busy! Here’s some details I’ve come up with so far as a mama and teacher by trade, this world we face...

Why teachers are important to me...

I did not have a very healthy home growing up. My father an alcoholic, my mother a victim to abuse...and us kids, just learned to survive...

ECO Markets & Simply Green Day

We are so EXCITED to announce our upcoming ECO markets and a new, SIMPLY GREEN DAY! We have more information to come, however we wanted...

REAL LIFE

We may appear to have it all together… But we don’t! Social media is a great platform to build a business, stay connected with long lost...

Summer Launch Eco Market - FREE

If you haven't already heard, we are hosting our 5th Eco-friendly Market and we'd love for you to join us! The event will be held at...

Happy Mother's Day... A Tribute to Nina's Mom

Dear ‘Ma, This is a letter I’ve been meaning to write for quite some time now… A letter you deserve, and words you need to hear. I know...

ECO EASTER

ECO EASTER It’s that time again, and my mini-egg addiction is in full force, someone PLEASE give me a healthy chocolate or organic...

Gift Giving at Kid Birthday Parties

I think most mamas don’t exactly get excited about kid birthday parties. Whether we are planning them or attending them; it’s stressful,...

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