April 29th, 2013 in health & wellness What is genetically modified food?
Firstly, let’s clearly establish that genetic engineering of food is not the same as selective breeding. Selective breeding is the process of breeding together specific plants or animals in order to achieve specific desired traits. Selective breeding is the process that has led to the hundreds of different …READ MORE
March 29th, 2013 in health & wellness
I sometimes feel like, as Americans, we often measure our worth against each other by how much more stressed we think we are than the other person. “OH! I am so stressed out…the dog had to go to the vet, and my bathroom sink is leaking, and Haley (no one is named John and …READ MORE
January 9th, 2013 in health & wellness HAPPY NEW YEAR! And, with that said…let me state right away that this is not going to be a post about “New Year- New You”, “How to Get Fit in the New Year”, “How to Eat Right- All Year”. Although, those are some great headlines…perhaps my next post will follow one of those leads. I’ve …READ MORE
November 13th, 2012 in health & wellness
This is my very own best advice to you for surviving the family holiday gatherings! (If you are blessed enough to have one of those families/in-laws where everyone gets along splendidly and is joyous and sharing…you can skip this post and go start baking!)
1. FOOD. Are you a healthy eater, but the rest of …READ MORE
July 17th, 2012 in health & wellness Happy cows come from California. Right? Every time I recall my drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco with a friend, I reflect on this commercial. In the commercial, it shows only several cows…clean and plump…roaming around bright green, grassy fields. Well, big business is about profit margins and sales, and they will make a …READ MORE
June 22nd, 2009 in health & wellness Do you all have a “Most Embarrassing Moments of All Time” list??? I do. And….this weekend I added the big NUMBER 5! And- yes…we all do little silly things from one week to the next…like trip on a crack in the sidewalk. Heck- last summer I was running (in the VERY flat Ocean City, mind …READ MORE
March 18th, 2009 in health & wellness
I use the term “beauty” loosely, as the influenza-induced slumber I have just slept for the past four days has left my skin looking a whiter shade of pale. I am not a very good *sick person*…I am ambitious and goal oriented…I am charged …READ MORE
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I'm just an eccentric and quirky gal who has lived and traveled around the globe, and collected many things along the way...recipes, friends and experiences to share! I'm a gypsy at heart! I'm working on three careers- I have an MFA and spent many years teaching, I'm a craft artist, and am currently studying holistic nutrition so I can add health coach to my dossier! Most importantly- I'm a mom! My hope is that you can glean something useful from visiting me here. Thanks for stopping by!
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