So, Healthful Mama (and me, Gretchen) is now a part of the Green Sisterhood Network. What does this mean? Why should YOU care? Lemme break it down for ya: 1. Green Sisterhood is about Being Green which means that this site is now joined with others which have the same mission: to improve our […]
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Are You Being Duped by That “Natural” Beauty Brand? Part 2
A houseguest’s shampoo bottle prompted an evaluation about just how “natural” The Body Shop’s products are in comparison to their branding and merchandising. You can read Part 1 of “Are You Being Duped by That “Natural” Beauty Brand?” HERE. Let’s take a look at what the largest names in beauty are doing with “natural” products […]
5 Reasons Why Your Paleo Diet Is Pathetic
I can’t get away from it. The Paleo. It’s everywhere. My natural grocery store has a display devoted to Paleo cookbooks and reference texts. The blogosphere is all but saturated with titles like Paleo Hacks, Paleo on a Budget, Everyday Paleo, and The Paleo Plan. My damn Pinterest feed is littered with Paleo affirmations. Hell, […]
Food Fight: New Video & Curriculum Will Make You Pause
Today marks the launch of a new video and accompanying curriculum, Food Fight, from filmmaker Ben Zolno of New Message Media. Food Fight is a story told through the eyes of a young boy trapped in a violent world where no kid is safe from big-business junk food. Zolno, musician/advocate AsheEl Seasunz Eldridge, and Stic […]
Are We All to Blame? Thoughts on the Newtown Tragedy
Our reliance on social media as a means of communication is equally comforting (we’re connected to EVERYONE!) and detrimental (we’re connecting with NO ONE!). Based on the Tweets and Facebook posts I saw today, I’ll cut right to it: we need to get back to some physical and emotional connection with one another. 1.It is […]
Unacceptable Levels: Support an Incredible Film & Enter to Win $2800 in Non-Toxic Products
I first shared information about filmmaker Ed Brown’s project, Unacceptable Levels, in April, when Ed first started spreading the news about his film. I was so excited that this film can spread the truth about the unregulated chemicals being used in our daily lives. A few facts which Unacceptable Levels reveals: Before you walked out […]