Getting children to eat healthy foods with lots of fresh fruit, veggies, and greens is often times no easy task. Many children just aren't adventurous when it comes to food. It is also hard for us moms when so many of the foods children gravitate to these days are not the healthiest options. Why would they want to try that veggie omelet you made with pastured eggs and those funny things called leeks when the Leprechaun on TV has a more "charming" breakfast in mind for them. Add to this the fact … [Read more...]
Smart, Green, and Frugal Products To Buy With Your Tax Refund
Okay, it is that time of year. You may be thinking (or agonizing) about how you have to file taxes online or maybe you already have them done. Either way if you are expecting a refund from Uncle Sam than you have already started dreaming about what you will do with it. Same here. Though some will certainly say it is silly to loan the government money, my family usually overpays our taxes during the year and thus we get a refund. We don't do it as some sort of savings plan, we do it to cover our … [Read more...]
Win a $100 Whole Foods Gift Card
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! I don't usually link to giveaways like this but in this economy I know some people could really use an extra $100 towards healthier foods. It is all too easy to tighten your wallet and put the more expensive but healthier and organic foods on the chopping block. As part of its "Be Good to Your Whole Body" campaign, for the month of October, Whole Foods Market has created podcasts focusing on maintaining a healthy mood. As the seasons change, these … [Read more...]
Save Money on Healthy Organic Foods
Yes, the conundrum that most families into natural health and wellness will face. On one hand we have the argument that organic, healthier foods cost more and therefore cannot be justified when we have a modest budget. There is some truth to this no doubt. Organic cow’s milk might cost you $4.99 for a half gallon at the grocery store. The non-organic milk sits right next to it at $2.79 per whole gallon. The raw organic almonds I buy at $12.99 a pound to make breakfast bars with seems … [Read more...]
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