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Mom vs. Sugar

Although I love the month of October for changing leaves, cooling temperatures, apples, cider, and squash, there is also a sense of dread that comes over me. Along with the ghosts, spiders, and vampires, there is a bit of unease about the upcoming battle between a mom and the candy industry. As...

New USDA Meal Plan for Children: One Step in the Right Direction

Disclaimer: The information, recommendations, and inspirations found on this post are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health care professional and are not intended as medical advice. They are solely for the purpose of sharing knowledge and information from the personal experience...

Honeybees and Groundwater: Canaries in the Pesticide Coalmine

Researchers increasingly draw links between pesticides and serious illnesses like cancer, Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, and a host of others, as well as impacts on aquatic life, such as the Potomac River’s very own intersex fish. Lately the mystery surrounding worldwide beehive loss is leading researchers to question when, where and how pesticides are used and how they affect bees. Maybe the beekeepers’ demand for the most basic pesticide information could be a tipping point in the quest for a reporting database.

Nutritious Meals Encourage Fuller Lives

Like most moms, I try to do the best for my children. I worry about their well-being. I have two small children. My 10 year old daughter is in fifth grade and my five year old son is in first grade. When they are home, or we are out and about, I have a pretty good idea about what they are eating –...