National School Lunch Program Heavily Influenced by Lobbyists

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/tVfAWbitBTs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] Every wonder how the mystery fish sticks or tater tots ended up in your school's lunch program: think politics, think lobbyists. $10 billion is … [Read more...]

Mother’s Personality Affects Eating Habits of Children

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” A study … [Read more...]

MaraNatha Nut Butter and Yoga Give Away: We Have a Winner

Thanks to all who entered the MaraNatha Nut Butter and Yoga give away. The contest is now closed. The winner is: Kirsten who said, "Their nut butters are awesome! Plus it’s a great, quick and easy snack for children, guilt-free also. I love the fact that they have recipes on … [Read more...]

McDonald's Fries to Go Pesticide-Free?

McDonald's, the States' largest purchaser of potatoes, is taking preliminary steps to go pesticide-free, Reuters reports. Investor groups had been pushing for the move, and now McDonald's looks like it's bending. It will now take steps to reduce pesticide use in potato … [Read more...]

Sustainable Living: Raising Chicks into Hens

It's almost been a year since we picked up our spring chicks- Henrietta and Dixie. In all honesty, we did have four Spring chicks but our dog Durgen, killed two of them (Fluffy and Lois). It was devastating to say the least. We decided that two was our lucky number. Having … [Read more...]