I have mentioned dozens of times how crazy I am about the game Wildcraft. It is a game for the whole family that teaches about herbs and natural healing. Read my complete review here. It is just a perfect way to integrate fun with learning and my whole family just loves it. Plus we have lots of time to play (and learn) during the cold winter months here in Ohio! It just gets us excited for spring... One obstacle for many though, is price. It is something I have had to come to grips with myself … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
The Healing Benefits of Mint
Mint is often associated with freshness and vitality and is probably one of the most recognized and popular flavors in the world. You have the "sweet" mint found in candies, cocktails, iced tea and soft drinks, and ice cream (Peppermint) and you have the "savory" mint found commonly in spicy dishes (Spearmint). Sweet or savory, mint has healing properties and health benefits. Some you may be aware of and some may surprise you. Digestive Health Peppermint is commonly used to help with IBS or … [Read more...]
Support Malala Day on November 10th
I will be the first to admit that I am terribly bad about following what is going on outside my own local bubble. I don't watch the news at all and what little exposure I do get to worldwide events is usually filtered through Facebook. That said, even I took notice when Malala Yousafzai, a sweet 14 year old schoolgirl in Pakistan, was brutally shot by the Taliban in retaliation for promoting girls' education in her country. I have an 8 year old daughter so this event really hit home for me. I … [Read more...]
Unique and Green Christmas Gifts for Kids
There are lots and lots of green toys on the market. I have posted about hundreds of options over the years and I have a constantly updated Green Christmas Gift Guide that highlights many of them. I like green toys from small family owned businesses and I like to support the larger companies who happen to make sustainable toys. More and more though I look for things that are unique and not likely to be found on any bestseller list on Amazon. Here are some of the gems I found this year at one of … [Read more...]
Reclaimed and Recycled Dog Toys
We don't have any dogs in our home...yet. We badly want one but we are renters and it's just too much stress to have a pet at this time. To get our fill we have to make regular trips to Nana's house where there are two furbabies available to love on. Every year the #1 Christmas gift priority award is bestowed upon those dogs by my kids. Forget everyone else in the family...as long as those doggies have full stockings we are all good. This means I have to be on the lookout for more planet … [Read more...]
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