You may be pulling out all the stops to assure you and your family are getting your daily recommended allowance (RDA) of fruit and vegetables – but if these are doused in synthetic pesticide chemicals – you may be getting more than you bargained for. And, speaking of bargains, we all know eating 100% organic… Read More
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Are You Ready to ROCK Your Summer? Sweepstakes
ENTER TO WIN ! A (3) Night Stay in a Caribbean Suite at the All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel + Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Your stay includes: * 5 Star accommodations in a Caribbean Suite * Body Rock® fitness center with instructors * Airport transfers to & from resort * Daily activities * Dining in… Read More
A Fresh Take: From Farm to Table
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe Do you CSA? If you haven’t been asked that question yet, you soon will; especially if you’re moving in the direction of a clean and green lifestyle. Let’s start from the very beginning. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it’s a win-win situation for both local farmers… Read More
The Let’s CRAFT a Greener World Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! (1) – 6 month subscription to Green Kid Crafts: Award winning, fun & earth-friendly craft kits delivered to your front door for six months! For ages 3 to 8 Each monthly box comes with 3 to 4 unique projects designed to boost creativity, build confidence and engage kids with nature. A… Read More
BBQ Millet Loaf Muffins + RAW BBQ Sauce Recipe
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft These BBQ Millet Loaf Muffins are great for kid’s lunches and an easy way to eat your greens with a complete plant-based protein profile. Substitute any of your favorite sauces or ketchup for the BBQ and change up the kale with spinach or chard to add variety. BBQ Millet… Read More
Are You Sleeping With the Enemy: Hormone Disruptors?
Good night, sleep tight…don’t let the bed bugs bite. But, a bed bug may be the least of your worries as you lay down to sleep with your spouse, your pet, your child – or even a dust mite. Rather, we are talking about a sinister culprit cohabitating your residence each day, night after night… Read More
Two Faced: The Skinny + Sinful Sides to Your Favorite Restaurant Salads!
Let’s face it – eating out is fun! It’s hassle-free (usually), delicious and nutritious. WHOOOA {insert record scratch sound here}! Not so fast slick Willy. Summer is on the horizon and that means bathing suits, bikinis and (hopefully not too many) Speedo’s. If you are ordering a salad each time you dine out with the… Read More
AUTISM: A Mother’s Sensitive Journey + a Simply Sweet Ending!
I experienced many years of denial. I think the final slap in the face that made me realize that Lukie was autistic was when we had a neurologist diagnose him at age 6; he’s now 7. It took me years to finally accept this fact so that we could get him the proper help he… Read More