The Perch at Twin Peaks
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The Perch at Twin Peaks

Then we found the Perch at Twin Peaks. It had everything we needed. It is close to LA - just a 90 minute drive- which allowed us to load everyone in the car, get settled with a snack, a quick nap for the kids and then we were there. It is also dog friendly…

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The Cliffs Resort- Pismo Beach, CA
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The Cliffs Resort- Pismo Beach, CA

One of the top features is the access to the beach. While it is available to the public, it felt like our own private oasis. There were hardly any other people there and we were able to soak up the sun without worrying about our surroundings.

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Tidy Up but make it sustainable
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Tidy Up but make it sustainable

When walking through the process a roller coaster of emotions can develop. Emotions can quickly move from the excitement of taking on this project to overwhelm at the sight of how many clothes you actually own; to relief when you put back those joy sparking gems you have decided to keep in your newly organized closet…

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3 Services that Make Eating Clean Easy
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3 Services that Make Eating Clean Easy

I am ALL for eating healthy food, but I am NOT into spending time standing in the aisle reading every ingredient on each product I need to buy. I love the idea of buying organic food, but it can get expensive really fast. Here are three, easy to use services that will help you get healthier food into your home while saving you time and money.

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3 Ways to Go Green Without Spending a Dime
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3 Ways to Go Green Without Spending a Dime

The excitement of tackling your health goals can quickly be derailed when hefty price tags come into view. Clean eating meal plans, a new gym membership, and of course insta-worthy workout gear can add up quickly. Can't you be healthy without breaking the bank? Oh yes, you can! 

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3 Myths About Clean Beauty
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3 Myths About Clean Beauty

The industry is saturated with how-to's and a wealth of amazing makeup, skincare and haircare products that are ‘natural’. But do they really work? Is it worth it to switch? What if you have been using the non-natural stuff for years, should you switch now?

The answer is yes! Keep reading.

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Clean up your laundry with these 3 eco friendly tips!
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Clean up your laundry with these 3 eco friendly tips!

Making environmentally friendly choices doesn’t have to be a chore. By implementing simple changes in habits and swapping out a few products, you can give your laundry an eco-boost without much fuss (or a big budget). Keep reading to find out how!

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I started washing my face every day and did not expect this to happen.
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I started washing my face every day and did not expect this to happen.

Up until this point I had struggled to find the time or energy and was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with a skin care routine. But I saw a friend giving out free samples of her favorite skincare line and I thought it was as good a time as any to give it a try, so I bought a regimen.

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WTF?! The F word that is causing you harm.
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WTF?! The F word that is causing you harm.

So maybe you’re not quite ready to jump on the clean beauty train just yet. Hey, I get it! It took me a while to get there, too. But might I suggest you consider zooming in on one area first?

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Closing the fragrance loophole
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Closing the fragrance loophole

I had the opportunity to participate in a lobby day for the Fragrance and Flavor Right to Know Act (SB 574) as part of my work with Beautycounter. As you may know, part of our movement involves working towards getting more health protective laws passed so everyone can have access to safer products. After all, we all deserve better, right?

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A must have, life changing delivery service.
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A must have, life changing delivery service.

Which brings me to one of my favorite switches I've ever made. It combines by need for organic food, love of discounts and an ability to take a stressful task off my plate all in one service. My favorite service of all time is

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Can a nontoxic hair color actually work?
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Can a nontoxic hair color actually work?

I am NOT a DIY kind of gal. I can appreciate the budget friendly angle. I can appreciate the resourcefulness and the craftiness of a true DIY project. And I can appreciate that DIY is not for me. I have such a difficult time starting new system and I'd much rather find a solution, or someone has already done the hard work where I can enjoy their product or service.

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