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Organic Label Lawsuit

Monday, April 28th, 2008
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An old friend to this gal, Dr. Bronner's is pushing change in the coolest way.  This company that produces liquid soaps that I've used since I was 15, has brought about a lawsuit in conjunction with the OCA (Organc Consumer ...

An Organic Green Easter

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Posted in EcoWarrior, Gluten Free, Healthy Eating, Holidays, Organics |
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Easter is coming! As per usual, I'm behind in getting started but save the info for next year if you're already 10 steps ahead of me. ;) Basket One thing everyone can do to green up Easter is to NOT buy those ...

Free Organic Gardening Subscription

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Posted in Frugal Living, Organics, This n That |
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If you're like me, there's nothing like FREE to open up your eyes and make you sit up straight.  So while purchase is necessary, its something I already buy regularly and so might you!  There's not alot of time left so if ...

Mission: Organic

Friday, November 16th, 2007
Posted in Healthy Eating, Non Toxic Living, Organics, This n That |
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Its hard to believe that there is a single soul today that hasn't heard of the benefits of eating organicly.  Or thought to go organic at some point. If one puts aside the undeniable price increase a family is burdened with if the ...

Hormone Free Milk Labels BANNED!

Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Posted in Healthy Eating, Non Toxic Living, Organics, Politics, This n That |
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No, this is not a joke.  I've been stewing over this for a number of days now.  I just can't figure out who had to be asleep at the wheel for this to happen. The Agriculture Department of Pennsylvania has deemed ...

Cow’s Unite - Bovine Rights Now!

Monday, November 12th, 2007
Posted in EcoWarrior, Organics |
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This is too hysterical not to share.  Aside from some darn amusing tactics, you are joining hands with a good cause and a number of groups that support true organic practices in the dairy industry.  Without our support and involvement, ...

Have a Healthy Fair Trade Halloween!

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Posted in Holidays, Organics, This n That |
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Yikes, how did it get to be October already?? I swore last year that I'd have my fair trade organic chocolates early "next" year. Right. Well, its too hot where we are in NC right now to ...

Conventional, Organic or GMO?

Sunday, September 30th, 2007
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Many of us already know to look for the "9" on produce stickers that indicates ORGANIC!  But what I didn't realize is that we can also use this sticker to know if the item is Genetically Modified.  Instead of a ...

Strawberries Galore!!!

Monday, May 21st, 2007
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YEAH!  Its strawberry season!  One of my favorite times of year.  We get a quart of freshly picked strawberries in our CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) box each week.  My son looks forward to it, as do I.  Here is some fabulous ...

Organic fruits ARE better than their conventional counterparts…proof at last!

Sunday, April 1st, 2007
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The EU (European Union) has done it!  They have proven via studies including scientists from across Europe that organic tomatoes, apples and peaches are better for you than their conventional counterparts.  Read about it; The Daily Mail