All Organic, All the Time
December 2, 2008
The New York Times has a piece on pediatrician Alan Greene, who recently completed a self-imposed challenge to eat ALL organic, ALL the time, for three years. It’s an interesting anecdotal report on the effects of such an experiment, at least. Sadly, the article doesn’t highlight the benefits of organically grown food that aren’t related to human health, such as the health of the animals and of the natural systems that support agriculture. But it does link to Dr. Greene’s children’s health website, a helpful resource itself. Read the article here.
Family-friendly Famer’s Markets
November 19, 2008
I’m a busy mom. And with two kids constantly clinging to me, getting out to do anything is difficult. Grocery shopping is the worst. Managing a high-energy three year old and an infant who insists on being carried all the time while I push a shopping cart usually just isn’t worth the effort. Add to that the dirty looks I get from strangers if my children make any noise whatsoever, and the choice is clear: Children and grocery stores are a bad combination. I’ll go to the store at midnight as long as I can go without the kids. Finding food for the family at the supermarket is not a family affair. Read more
Ethical Soda Pop
November 13, 2008
When it comes to Fair-Trade, Organic Soda Pop, there is only one certified company out there, and that’s JavaPop. But it’s not your normal Soda, it’s Coffee Soda. I’ve never had Coffee soda so I’m not 
sure if it fits in with the Pepsi and Dr. Pepper products, but it is a Soda, and your coffee addicts might just love it. JavaPop was created to fill the niche market of beverages for those looking for Fair Trade options. They get their beans from a well established fair trade roaster, Green Mountain Coffee, so you can be pretty sure it’s the quality and value your expecting.
