Two weekends ago, I had the good fortune of attending a screening of Fresh in Oakton, VA. This film starts by discussing the detrimental effects of industrial farming to the Earth and to our health, including food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Then it takes a positive turn by showing [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘natural’
November 23, 2009
Trendy Billings
The following post is by blogger, Julia Guarino
In January of 2009, I moved from the Washington, DC area to a small city of about 100,000 residents in the middle of Montana. I came to Billings to perform a year of service with AmeriCorps, and although I looked forward to being exposed to elements of American [...]
November 22, 2009
Pumpkin Bread: A New Twist on a Fall Favorite That’s Good for the Planet and the Palette
Posted by guest blogger, Kia Guarino
A few weeks ago, my annual fall craving for everything pumpkin kicked into full swing. I found and bought a big can of pumpkin puree at Whole Foods with grand plans…and let it sit. Finally, after staring at it wistfully for a few weeks, I decided to make pumpkin bread [...]
July 30, 2009
A Couple of Baby Bath Product Recipes
As promised, here are a couple of baby bath product recipes that you can make in your own home!
Oatmeal Isn’t Just for Breakfast Bath:
Put 1 cup of oatmeal in a blender or food processor, and pulverize until it is a fine powder. Place in a muslin bag, or a square of cheesecloth tied with a [...]
July 29, 2009
Baby With the Bath Water
The following post is by guest blogger, Julia Guarino
It is always good to consider the safety of body care product ingredients, but it is especially as when choosing the right products for your baby. With a baby’s delicate skin, the word “gentle” appeals to many parents, but the process used to make common chemical ingredients [...]
June 26, 2009
The Benefits of Sea Salt Baths
The following post is by guest blogger, Kia Guarino.
Known as Thalassotherapy, the practice of bathing in salt water is not only relaxing, but it also increases blood circulation, and helps the body eliminate toxins. It also activates the body’s own healing mechanisms, strengthening the immune system. Salt water has desirable beauty benefits as well since [...]
June 20, 2009
How to Make Cold Strawberry Soup
This morning I made a trip to my local farmers market. I was happy to see that, even though it’s a bit late in the season for them, the strawberries were still available in abundance. I picked out two pints of these perfect looking berries, and decided that I would make my seasonal strawberry specialty [...]
June 3, 2009
how to make rose petal jelly
When I moved into my house a couple of years ago, I inherited a beautiful rosebush from the previous owner. She said that it had belonged to her grandmother, and had not only survived being transplanted, but had thrived in the new garden with very little care.
The blossoms are petite and pale pink, with a [...]
June 1, 2009
Strawberry Leaves Forever
Recently, while visiting the local garden supply store, I overheard a woman asking a salesman if he had any product that would kill wild strawberries. I have tons of wild strawberries growing all around my yard, and it made me wonder if there wasn’t some good use for them. I know the animals enjoy the [...]
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