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  • Stinging Nettle Tea: A Natural Remedy to Fight Spring Allergy Symptoms

    I don’t know how you fare this time of year, but it’s usually right around now that I start to experience seasonal allergies. For me that means itchy eyes and throat and sneezing, especially in the morning. However, seasonal allergies can present in many ways, with symptoms that span from a mild runny nose to [...]

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  • Tapping World Summit 2013

    Last week I shared with you the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, aka Tapping) through a wonderful video on the importance of “resetting” the nervous system by Dr. Mark Hyman.   For those of you who missed out you are probably wondering, “What is EFT?”  Well, it kinda works like acupuncture except you are [...]

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  • A Wake Up Call to Conscious Parenting

    I sat down at my computer with coffee in hand to check in on the social media world this morning.  People from all over send me messages to “promote this” or “check out that” but one caught my eye.  No coincidences here!  I watched a video that made me have goose bumps, feel excitement, and [...]

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  • Why I Choose to Cloth Diaper

    My mom cringed the moment I told her that I wanted to cloth diaper. “Cloth diaper??? I still have nightmares about dunking and swishing cloth diapers in the toilet. Please tell me you’re joking. I’ll pay for disposables for you, are you THAT short on cash?” I smiled politely and said “Even if I had [...]

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  • 3 Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oil

    Many of us think of Lavender in terms of its ability to help with sleep. When I recently told a customer it was bactericidal (among other things), she was surprised Lavender could do more than help her relax. While it can support sleep quality, this hardy purple flower has been used for centuries to protect [...]

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  • The Top 10 Best Follows on Pinterest

    Art and Photography http://pinterest.com/maia_mcdonald/ Maia McDonald is a graphic designer that has one of the largest bases of followers on Pinterest. Out of her 38 boards the most notable collections are her “Artwork and Illustrations” and “Photography” boards. They are simply perfection.     Southern, Design, Exquisite http://pinterest.com/catet/ Cate Tuten is a writer and designer. [...]

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  • Evolved Natural Skincare~Blissoma

    Repeat after me: natural. Natural.  Natural.  There’s not much more you could ask for in terms of eco-consciousness with a guiding mantra like “Natural”.  And Blissoma by Irie Star does exactly that.  Irie (pronounced eye-ree) means positivity and unity, which is the motivation behind Blissoma skincare and apothecary products. Nature, positivity, and pleasure all from [...]

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  • Aromatherapy for Cold and Flu Season

    Did you know there are roughly one billion cases of the common cold each year in the U.S.?  The common cold is the number one cause for adults to miss work and for students to miss a combined 22 million school days each year.  Wow!  With school in full swing and winter weather keeping many [...]

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  • Holiday Gift Guide

    This Holiday Gift Guide is packed full of our favorite things at Hip Moms Go Green.  We have gifts for under $10.00 to over $400.00 for the skin, the little ones,  him, her, the tech, the kitchen, the home, the library, and you.  There are many things on this eco-friendly list that you may want [...]

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  • Pink Washing – Just How is it Helping Fight Breast Cancer?

    The term ‘green washing’ is pretty common now and at HipMomsGoGreen we are familiar with what to watch out for. But there is a deceptive new marketing practice out there called ‘pink washing’ and it’s hitting the shops right now. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (http://www.bcaction.org/) is in full swing. Most of us know people who [...]

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  • Essential Oils Safety

    While essential oils are obtained from plants and are natural substances, they do need to be used with safety in mind.  Some basic guidelines can help you get the most out of aromatherapy.  A few important points to keep in mind are: 1).Use a carrier: a “carrier” is an oil (such as Jojoba, Sweet Almond, [...]

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  • HipMomsGoGreenTV~ Top 4 Questions to Dr. Phil Wazny NMD on Children’s Health

    This is my interview with Dr. Phil Wazny NMD.  In this video I ask a few of the most frequently requested questions to Dr. Wazny.  Learn about what supplements are most important to give your children, tips on getting children to eat healthy, and which chemicals are most important to avoid. You can read more [...]

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  • Natural Remedies Hit The Spot~5 Safe and Effective Ingredients to Fade Age and Sun Spots

    If you’re over 30 or grew up in the southern part of the US, you’ve probably noticed them. Those little brownish spots that seem to appear overnight on your forehead that, no matter how hard you try, you just can seem to scrub away (and by the way, please stop trying to scrub them off, [...]

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  • Going and Selling Green

    Chartreuse is a fabulous line of products that can help anyone achieve a greener life.  They have a wide array of products to choose from like organic personal care, cleaning products, and Reusable Essentials.  My favorite has to be the Just For Kids Body Wash made with sweet orange essential oil.  Yummy!  The great thing [...]

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  • Anti-Age Naturally

    Aging naturally or gracefully is great, but I want to talk about natural ways to fight and prevent signs of aging. Aside from a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, not-smoking and getting plenty of sleep and water, choosing the right skincare is incredibly important for keeping a youthful glow. There are several key [...]

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  • What Exactly is Aromatherapy and What is an Aromatherapist?

    Recently, I was asked what I did for a living. When I responded, “I’m an aromatherapist,” I was met with: “What the heck is that?” As I went on to explain what aromatherapy is and was still met with a smile and a blank stare, I had to laugh to myself that this guy had [...]

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  • Mosquito Repellent

    By: Dr. Phil Wazny Tonight while enjoying the “cooler” Arizona summer evening in our backyard with my family, I unfortunately became the victim of a couple mosquito bites. You’ve probably been on the sharp end of these pesky critters that can pack a pretty itchy punch. Not fun. It got me thinking again about the [...]

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  • Dietary and Nutritional Intervention for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders

    Cindy Schneider, MD Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, PDD-NOS, Aspergers syndrome, attention deficit disorders, and Down syndrome have an unusually high rate of food allergies and sensitivities. Many have found that the identification of food sensitivities through laboratory testing and/or elimination diets has alleviated not only the obvious symptoms of allergy such as [...]

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Going Green with Hip Moms Go Green is fun and attainable. We're dedicated to empowering you to simultaneously effect a healthful difference in the lives of your children and planet. Whether you're looking for tips on how to make your existing home green, want to identify creative ways to share environmental and social responsibility with your little ones, or incorporate nutrient-dense foods into your family's diet in a delicious way, HipMomsGoGreen is your ultimate resource. We bring all of your favorite eco-topics and products to the table to make going green part of your everyday life.