When I read the Omnivore's Dilemma (which ROCKS by the way) I learned allot about the industrialization of organic food. One area I particularly found interesting was the part about processed foods. An organic TV dinner must be better then a regular TV dinner right? There are no synthetic food additives in an organic TV dinner right? I mean, organic and synthetic don't belong in the same sentence right? Wrong! In 1997 organic standards were weakened by big organic companies that wanted to make … [Read more...]
Natural Baby Products
This is an addition to my green baby gift ideas post. I found some great green baby products recently at Lalanatural. One product that stood out to me was the SAGE CREEK - Natural Wooden Bell Rattle. Here is the description: Heirloom Baby Rattle. Made from carefully selected, sustainable maple, the same wood that gives us tasty maple syrup. Designed to provide enjoyment in touch, sight, sound and movement (especially when their little teeth are coming in). Destined to be handed down to … [Read more...]
Just another reason to eat local
Grass fed beef is in trouble. The Agriculture Department has proposed a standard for grass-fed meat that doesn't say animals need pasture and that broadly defines grass to include things like leftovers from harvested crops. This proposal is so loose that it would let more conventional ranchers slap a grass-fed label their beef, too. This is exacty what they are shooting for of course, so that grass fed beef will be a term that means nothing anymore. Big agricorp doesn't want to let their cows … [Read more...]
Check out our Homeschool Resources
We have recently added a new homeschool resource section to the Nature moms site! If you are a homeschooling family or or thinking about homeschooling your children you need to check it out. Topics discussed are: Unschooling Homeschool for special needs children (think ADHD and Autism) Art Projetcs for Homeschool Socialization Opportunities for mom and children Fieldtrips Homeschooling for Disorganized Moms College Acceptance for Homeschoolers We have also added links to many different sites … [Read more...]
Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
It is tough to find good snacks for kids in this day and age of highly processed, fast foods. So I put together a list of some healthy snacks that are sure to please mom and children alike. Make sure to use organic ingredients for all of the snacks listed below: Apple Slices and Peanut Butter (try adding a bit of organic maple syrup to the peanut butter and microwaving for an extra special treat) Fruit Slices and Soy Cream Cheese (a tub of vegan soy cream cheese (at room temperature) with … [Read more...]
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