Bits and Pieces

Here are a few things I wanted to share from around the web this week:

- Did you know that many “natural” sunscreens may accelerate aging? Apparently the nano-particles in some mineral sunscreens are responsible for this. Before you throw your hands up in despair, however, read this very helpful article on Kitchen Stewardship’s blog. Note: I’ve had good success using coconut oil as a sunblock on myself and the kids to prevent sunburn. In order for this to work well, you must avoid cheap vegetable oils when you’re spending time in the sun (no french fries or Doritos!) and consume healthy fats only. (By the way, if you do feel the need to use one, the sunscreen I mention on that page, MelanSol, gets good safety ratings from EWG’s Skin Deep database.)

- I wrote for Modern Mrs. Darcy about finding time for your blog. I feel strongly about this and shared how I manage to squeeze in writing time each day. Please go over there and leave a comment.

- Do you struggle with kids who won’t let you finish a sentence or who constantly interrupt your conversations? Maybe you need to join Lisa’s Taking Back the Quiet challenge!