All posts for the month March, 2009

How long will that ground turkey last?

www.stilltasty.com - “Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide – Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment ”   Such great shelf life information for just about everything! This site is SO informative and user-friendly. Love it!

DC's Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

It was a misty first day of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival, but nothing could take away from this gorgeous display of nature. The festival marks the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. The festival takes place this year between March 28th and [...]

A Healthy Top 20

TOP 20 ANTIOXIDANT-PACKED FOODS

Quick & Calming Facial Treatment

Make a cup of chamomile tea Allow it to cool down so it’s very warm, but not boiling hot Submerge a washcloth in the tea Wring out the washcloth Add a 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil to the washcloth (*optional step) Press the washcloth on your face and hold it there until the washcloth becomes cool [...]

Delicious Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2¼ cups water dash of sea salt 1 cup regular rolled oats (not the 1 minute) 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup raisins organic milk sweeten with honey (about 1 tsp per serving is a nice amount)  Directions: Combine water and salt in a small saucepan and turn the heat to high. When the water [...]

Quote of the Day

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.” -Alice Walker

…Hello Spring!

Goodbye Winter…

Simple & natural air fresheners!

White vinegar – removes odors naturally on surfaces and in the air. Baking soda- absorbs odors.  Keep an open box in the refrigerator, closets, under sinks, etc. Essential oils:  1. diluted in water can be used as a room spray  (try sweet orange &  lavender or lemon & cedar)   2. add to a bowl of water - adds [...]

Commercial Air Fresheners – not so refreshing

A 2007 study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 12 of 14 different brands of household air fresheners contained phthalates, chemicals known to disrupt hormones and cause birth defects in male genitalia in animals. Some studies have linked phthalates to developmental and reproductive problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and [...]

Turkey Chili with a twist

TURKEY & VEGETABLE CHILI VERDE Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb ground turkey 1 4oz can diced green chili 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 tb + 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups finely chopped kale 1 15 oz can pinto beans, [...]

Sniff your way to a better day…

Whether you’re choosing a scent for your next aromatherapy oil, beauty product or candle, here is a brief list of some scents and their associated benefits.  More about aromatherapy soon!   Energizing:  grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon, lime, & cardamom   Grounding & Calming:  vetivert, sandalwood, chamomile, & pine   Uplifting:  bergamot, mandarin, peppermint &  lemon verbena   Ease tension/anxiety:  rose, [...]

2 Moms + 6 daughters = Great Natural Skin Care!

As I said in an earlier post, I am VERY excited about a company called Good For You Girls, which makes natural skin care products for young girls. Cofounders and friends, Kim and Grace, created the company when they could not find skin care products that lived up to their standards of quality and safety [...]

Plastic – Safety in Numbers?

There has been a lot written about the safety of plastic containers. However, whether or not they are completely safe still doesn’t change their low price and convience so it’s hard to never use a plastic container. The fear behind using plastic containers is derived from the fact that some plastic containers contain bisphenol A (BPA). [...]

Pensive Meerkat

Good For You Girls

I am so excited about this natural skin care line for girls! As adult women, we’re lucky to have a lot of choices when it comes to natural skin care, but young girls aren’t as fortunate. But now, thanks to Good For You Girls, the younger females now have a natural, wonderful and complete line of skin [...]

High Quality Coffee with Respect for the Environment

Counter Culture Coffee

Warm Olive Oil Hair Treatment

This is such a cheap and simple natural hair treatment that can make your hair so soft and shiny!   How to: heat 1/2 cup of olive oil in the microwave for about 10 seconds. *Avoid burns by testing the olive oil first with a finger tip and then by putting a drop on your [...]

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