Today, my kiddos already have their first day of school! Back to school time is a bittersweet time for us parents. While we’re a little relieved that the hectic pace of summer pool time, baseball/softball games and sleepovers are winding down, some of us have moments of sadness (and joy!) that we won’t have our […]
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As a mom to two young children, recent findings published in Pediatric journal were of great interest to me. According to a study conducted by Harvard University and the University of Montreal, in which urine samples were studied for over 1,100 children aged 8 to 15, for traces of organophosphate pesticide. Children with the highest […]
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Earth Day has just passed and Farmers’ Market season is here…what better time to kick off the season by considering reasons to shop organic? Although they tend to be a little more expensive, their prices are reasonable and their health benefits for us and our environment are simply nonnegotiable. Free from exposure to harmful chemicals […]
Hi All! It’s summertime! With summer, comes delicious and nutritious foods from the farm. To enjoy the great local food in your area visit www.localharvest.org! It is a great website for finding farmers markets, family farms and CSAs near you! Personally, I pick up my two bags of groceries every Saturday morning for $25 and […]
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