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...]
The ABCs of Supplements
I want to give a shout out to the latest podcast from Whole Foods Market. It is all about supplements ...various benefits and forms of supplements, things to know about regulation and explains a few terms that are often confusing. I applaud that the show really let us know that healthy diet is the KEY but that since there are 40 vitamins and minerals that are essential to life functions we may need some extra help. Diet first...supplements second. Malia Curran talks about how you need to know … [Read more...]
Dumpster Diving for Charity – Listen In!
This month's podcast is an interview with Ginger Freebird who used Freeganism or dumpster diving, to feed the hungry and homeless. In this interview we learn about what Freeganism is, what spurred her to take the leap, and how she has been able to donate nearly $30,000 worth of fresh food to area homeless shelters and food centers in only 9 months. I met Ginger on Twitter and was amazed by her Squidoo page where she shows, with pictures, what she has been able to accomplish utilizing the … [Read more...]
The Vaccine Issue – My Son’s Story
I posted last week about Jenny McCarthy's appearance on Oprah and her new book Louder than Words. If you missed it, Jenny shared how vaccines played a part in her son's autism and how she was determined to help him recover from this condition. This morning I was reminded of this topic again...twice. First, I watched Jenny again on The View. It was another good interview. She talked about vaccines and the possibility of recovery for the autistic yet again. I did find Barbara Walters a bit … [Read more...]
Green and Frugal Go Together
My friend Carrie over at NMTR has a blog and podcast that addresses natural mothering. Recently she posted that she would now be including some talk of money on her blog and asked for reader opinions. Does the subject of money management and frugality detract from the natural mom message? I say no. For me, green living is a huge part of natural mothering and green living and a life of frugality go together like peanut butter and jelly. Think about it. What are some of the key areas of green … [Read more...]
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