I Grow With Yoga (The Kids Yoga Resource)

This spring, my kids and I have returned to “Little Family” Yoga Class with ChildLight Yoga.  It has prompted me to reflect on the impact this company has had on my family’s wellness, and I’ve done so on The Kids Yoga Resource, the ChildLight Yoga blog for which I am a regular contributor.
It’s really amazing [...]

The Great Grocery Smackdown (The Atlantic)

“It’s getting harder and harder to hate Wal-mart,” — Michelle Harvey of the Environmental Defense Fund
If you’re a mom who cares about sustainable agriculture and supports local farmers, but worry about blowing the food budget at high-end organic markets like Whole Foods, this article will surprise and delight you!
In the past, I’ve shopped at Wal-mart [...]

Buying Local – Another View

I recently read this insightful viewpoint on The Hidden Costs of Being 100% Locavore, and thought it was interesting food for thought.
On the one hand, by choosing to support our local farmers we also minimize oil production and reduce emissions.  But what about those communities far away who rely on their export of goods to [...]

I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends

A 10 a.m. request to cover a story happening at 4 p.m.  My son’s delayed afternoon nap.  The car running with the keys locked inside.  A sudden stomach bug.  A construction detour.  A job interview.
These are just a few of the many occurrences which have led my friends and neighbors to my side within the [...]

Time for Lunch – A Campaign to bring Real Food to Schools

Time for Lunch!, National Day of Action to get Real Food in Schools, is a  nationwide campaign to bring healthy, wholesome, REAL food to school  cafeterias.   I was so excited when I first heard about this event, taking place on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day), 2009.  What better way to start off the [...]

Eat Local Spotlight: Corn

Here in the Northeast, sweet corn has arrived! Farmstands everywhere are selling the best of their crop, which was hurt by an unusually rainy month of June. Let’s support these farms by picking up some fresh corn for dinner tonight!
Corn on the cob is delicious and fun to eat, especially for kids. [...]