The debate on global warming really frustrates me. Why? Well, primarly because I have always been of the opinion that as a species we really can't take chances with our planet and we especially cannot take chances when the only obstacle is economic or political. When I speak to global warming naysayers they often fall back on the arguements that strictly curbing our appetite for energy consumption will be devestating to the ecomony or that it will impact us politically in a negative … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2007
Do You Compost?
Do you compost? Well, this is a loaded question. It seems if you don't compost then you are not doing your best to recycle and avoid needless landfill waste. Composting is the ultimate way to recyle because you are in fact hosting the recycling facility yourself. The recycling plant is in your backyard. Having a compost bin probably should be the first thing you do in an effort to reduce your waste and be a good "green" mommy and a good steward of our earth. BUT....composting can seem a bit … [Read more...]
How to Make Limoncello Lemon Liqueur
It is hot and nothing says summer like Lemonade right? Well here is a super simple recipe for classic lemonade. Best Ever Lemonade: Zest and Juice of 4 Lemons, 1 c. sugar, 2 ltr. bottle of club soda, chilled garnish, and lemon slices. Sounds pretty easy! The kids and I both love lemonade but mom likes something else even more...Limoncello. There is nothing like homemade Limoncello I tell you! It is an Italian citrus liqueur that you can make yourself from fermented lemons. You can drink … [Read more...]
Book Review: My Body My House & A Freebie
My kids and I just finished reading My Body My House by Lisa Beres of Green Nest. This is a book meant to teach kids about eco friendly and green living and the dangers of having toxins in your home. It follows the story of a boy who lives in a beautiful wood house surrounded by trees, birds, and butterflies. It also sits adjacent to a garden fresh with healthy and delicious food. The home is a happy and healthy one and so is the body that lives in it (the boy). As the book delightfully tells … [Read more...]
FACT – Organics are Healthier for You
As if we needed proof of that right? ;) Well, the science is on our side too. Two recent studies show that organic food is healthier. The first study was conducted by The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry and the outcome after 10 years of research and comparing organic and conventional tomatoes was that organic tomatoes are twice as high in flavanoids then conventially grown. Woohoo! This study joins others that recently found organic tomatoes to have higher levels of vitamins and … [Read more...]
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