We have belonged to a CSA for many years. We are very fortunate because our CSA has established a reciprocal buying arrangement with a number of other farms, which allows them to provide a farm share option year round. We pick up our weekly bounty of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and eggs at our local…
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Organic Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
There is something so special about Valentine’s Day when you’re a kid. My kids spend endless hours reading through each valentine that comes home from school and sorting through all the candy, pencils and other loot. We gave a lot of thought this year about what to attach, if anything, to the valentines handed out in…
Lipstick Love Without the Lead
I am a lip balm/lipstick junkie. I can’t get enough of the stuff. I have lipstick containers stashed everywhere-in the car, drawers, coat pockets, bathrooms-no space is spared. I love lipstick. FDA finds lead in most lipstick I began to have second thoughts about my addiction to lipstick when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
How to Choose Healthy Pots and Pans
Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick pots and pans such as Teflon, many health conscious people are tossing their non-stick and replacing them with healthier options. WHAT’S WRONG WITH TEFLON? Non-stick pots and pans are metal pans (such as aluminum pans) coated with a synthetic polymer called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon….
Top 10 Western U.S. Eco-Friendly Ski Resorts
Ski season 2011 is in full swing. Here on the East Coast there is a mixture of natural snow and the man-made stuff, making the conditions perfect for any skier or rider. Skiing truly is a great way for a family to spend quality time together in the great outdoors. Wherever your skiing adventures take…
10 Must-Have Green Books for Kids
My kids are getting a bit older, but there are a few good picture books that remain on our bookshelves. Each of these books has gorgeous illustrations, an excellent storyline and will send a great message to your children. They teach us about basic principles of kindness, caring for the earth and caring for each…
8 Tips to Green Your Gym Routine
Is a gym membership in your future for 2011? Or maybe you’re already a dedicated gym rat? Whether your membership is an obligatory New Year’s resolution or already a daily obsession, try these simple green practices you can incorporate into your gym workout to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet. Use a reusable…
