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How to Make Organic Food Shopping Fun for Kids (and Parents!)

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.21.2012

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So, as many of you already know, I have three kids who are of widely separated ages. When my first child was born 30 years ago, there were no organic ...

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5 Things I Learned at Summer Camp

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.18.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure Summer camp was one of the best, most formative experiences of...

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Happiness is Gardening in Spring!

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.18.2012

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There is nothing quite like a warm, sunny spring day when the trees, flowers, bees, and birds are bursting out all over, the seeds are sprouting, and ...

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10 Things I Have to Plant Every Year (No Matter What)

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.16.2012

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Spring is a time to start over and try new things, but after 30 years of gardening, there are the tried-and-true that simply must be planted every year. This is my list.

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10 Cures for a Bad Mood

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.30.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure Bad moods happen to the best of us. Sometimes hunger, fatigue, ...

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5 Sneaky Supermarket Labeling Tricks

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.22.2012

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by guest blogger Tyler Graham, coauthor of The Happiness Diet The Happiness Diet is all about eating the right whole foods for a slimmer, sexier, ...

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What Women Want for Valentine's Day

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.14.2012

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Dear Readers, I wrote this post last year and somehow, it got lost in emails and never got posted. Fortunately, what women really want for Valentines...

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3 Aphrodisiac Smoothies

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.10.2012

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by guest blogger Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH I have probably investigated more than 100 aphrodisiacs in my career, and the majority (90-plus) have lit...

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The Ultimate in Self-Expression

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.07.2012

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Have you ever driven down a street or road and tried to guess the personalities of the people living there by looking at their gardens? Of course you...

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The Best Organic Burger EVER

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.26.2012

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I confess, after a hard day at work, my go-to meal is a cheeseburger. But I don't eat one unless it's organic OR from a very reputable source or so fa...

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10 Easy Ways to Become
a Zero-Waste Household

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.25.2012

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by guest blogger Bea Johnson, of The Zero Waste Home The zero in "zero waste" makes it sound scary and hard to achieve. It's actually not as hard...

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The Truth about Breastfeeding

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.24.2012

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Let's agree up front that it's true that breastfeeding is better for Baby and Mother. There is no question about that. Ever. However, having done it t...

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Spiced & Roasted Squash

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.21.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. We all know squash is good for us, but cooking it can be such ...

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Spiced & Roasted Squash

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.21.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. We all know squash is good for us, but cooking it can be such ...

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Save Lives, Tax Soda

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.18.2012

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by guest blogger Wendy Gordon, pioneer in the green consumer movement Forty-five can be a sizeable number. Especially when it's the number of gal...

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The Joy of a Few Good Whacks

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.17.2012

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Every time I get a massage there is this place over my neck and upper shoulders that is so tight. But what I've noticed about other parts of my body i...

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Top 10 Reasons
to Avoid Processed Foods

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.13.2012

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by guest blogger Tyler Graham, coauthor of The Happiness Diet 1: Deciphering food label ingredients leads to unappetizing results. Take the innocuous...

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Seriously Buttery and Delicious Lobster Rolls

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.07.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. While every other blog and magazine is posting weight loss and...

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The "Nothing White" Diet

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.05.2012

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Every new year starts with a diet, right? Well, here's mine this year: I try not to eat anything white. Before you scoff or laugh, let me explain.

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The 3 Best Spices for a Longer Life

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.04.2012

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by guest blogger Mao Shing Ni, DOM, PhD, ABAAHP, Lac, doctor of Chinese medicine, antiaging specialist, and author of Secrets of Longevity. Next time...

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The Best Whole Wheat Foods
the Whole Family Will Love

Maria Rodale | Posted 03.03.2012

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I know lots of people who kind of want to make the change to eating whole wheat and whole grains but are afraid it will taste bad, or worse, that thei...

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Dangerous Books for Girls

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.29.2012

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by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. Fill in the blank: When my mom said she was really into ______...

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Eat More Greens in the New Year

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.28.2012

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by guest blogger David Kennedy, founder and director of Leaf For Life. The New Year always brings with it lots of new fad diets. And when we hear...

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10 Ways to End a Tough Year

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.27.2012

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Every once in a while, everyone has a bad year -- whether it's economic or tragic. Let's just say I'll be very happy to close the books on this one and start over again. Which is why I love New Year's so much: It's a fresh start, a chance to start over.

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Four Steps toward
De-Cluttering Your Life

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.26.2012

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by guest blogger Chalene Johnson, life-balance expert, fitness coach, and author of PUSH. Four simple life de-cluttering steps can make the differe...

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