Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Nail Polish...Without The Harmful Chemicals!

 Who doesn't love getting a cute manicure? There are so many cool & creative things you can do with your nails. What most people don't realize is that most nail polishes contain dangerous carcinogenic(are believed to cause cancer) chemicals, like DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. When I heard this I vowed never to use nail polish again. I couldn't handle it! I missed having my nails bright fuschia, or mint green, lavender, glittering blue--you name it! I later stumbled upon the solution. There are certain brands out there that are DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free! I recommend Karma Organic, Nubar Polish, and Essie (these are all clickable links!) which is found in most salons. And don't worry, you're not sacrificing anything by using these brands--the colors are fabulous! I also recommend using Karma Organic nail polish remover--it doesn't have all of the nasty chemicals that the usual acetone remover contains. (P.S. All of the cute nail polish colors to the left can be found on Karma Organic!)

Peace & Love,
DancingPrincess

Eat What You Want This Holiday Season!

Whenever I hear advice about food swaps during Thanksgiving, I ignore them completely. Don't get me wrong--I'm all for healthy alternatives! But, in my opinion, Thanksgiving is that day where its okay to pig out! The holidays are definitely a time of serious eating. My advice is to eat healthy during the time leading up to holidays, but don't stress during the actual holiday. Relax, and enjoy yourself...it's definitely no fun to be worried about what you should and shouldn't eat when everyone is having a great time. Although, I  do recommend hitting the gym more than ever, during the holiday season. Try to get a vigorous cardio workout at least 3 times a week.

TTYL,
DancingPrincess