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I love when I can go to one website and get all of my shopping done at one place. Especially when so many of the products for sale promote organic and natural living. If you haven't heard about Abe's Market yet, then you're missing out! Seattle officially banned plastic bags in July. I have lots of fabulous reusable shopping bags, but I still found myself using plastic produce bags, and it was … [Read more...]
1. Breakfast in bed. She’ll thank you for not buying her a meal at the local greasy spoon that’s 65% of the days calories because the portion size is so huge. 2. Skip Hallmark. First of all, by now the cards are really picked over and you’ll end up with a bunch of cheesiness anyway. Second, something fashioned out of construction paper and crayons is much more memorable and … [Read more...]
Last month my good friend Melissa found out her preschooler was allergic to artificial food dyes. Since then her world has turned into scrutinizing labels and a new level of menu planning. She had a rude awakening after her son ate a raspberry cheesecake yogurt that if yogurt isn’t all fruit, it probably contains dyes. Next week's Easy Organic Living Challenge from Healthy Child Healthy World … [Read more...]
Are you ready for Earth Day next week? I was so excited to receive a “Life is a Picnic Pack” from Diapers.com the other day. What’s a Picnic Pack you say? Green Toys, one of our favorite sponsors is participating, along with 4 other outstanding earth-friendlly brands in a fun limited edition pack for Earth Month. Just for Earth Month each pack is priced at a 25% discount and profits … [Read more...]
Your family’s food should be safe and nutritious because what’s more important than the health of your child? Choosing certified organic food is a simple way to help promote health. You can do it by taking small steps that have a big impact. Your challenge: This week, prepare a meal for your family that includes at least one organic ingredient. Directions: Choose one of your … [Read more...]
Sometimes it’s tricky getting kids to eat healthy snacks, but we know moms are capable of some very creative solutions. You can make your child’s snacks even healthier by using organic ingredients. Protect your family by taking simple steps that have a big impact! Your challenge: Create a healthy snack using at least one organic ingredient and then share your … [Read more...]
So here’s the plan… I’m headed to the store this afternoon if at all possible. I generally buy a lot of organic anyway but I am going to tighten it up a notch. 1.) I will buy in bulk where I can – so beans, rice, oatmeal, nuts etc. BUT before I do, I will make sure I actually need it. (In other words check my pantry) 2.) I’ll plan some meals that can carry over into the next. … [Read more...]
As part of the Easy Organic Living Challenge, Healthy Child Healthy World has given me a tote full of organic goodies to giveaway to one of my readers. How do you win? It’s easy. Participate in the Easy Organic Living Challenge with me. You can do one challenge or try all four. Just know that the more that you participate, the more opportunities you have to win. Every two weeks, I will … [Read more...]
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