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Children of the Corn Sugar
February 1, 2012 – 9:49 am | 7 Comments
Children of the Corn Sugar

You can change the name of high fructose corn syrup, but you can’t change the ravaging effects it’s having on our bodies, health, and lifestyles.

Outside the (Juice) Box
January 24, 2012 – 11:07 am | 4 Comments
Outside the (Juice) Box

It’s easy to choose the easy route, even when it makes things harder for your wallet, your health, and the environment. Take a step in the right direction and swear off juice boxes.

Them Local Eggs
January 17, 2012 – 4:19 pm | 3 Comments
Them Local Eggs

Organic eggs are great. But nothing can beat freshly laid, farm-raised eggs. Take it from someone who found out the hard way.

Make the Bread, Buy the Butter
January 11, 2012 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
Make the Bread, Buy the Butter

A great cookbook and tale of living frugally, one recipe at a time. Oh, and chickens, there’s chickens! And bees and goats. This book is hilarious, smart, and useful!

Whole Foods 30-Day Thrifty Challenge: Week 1 Food Breakdown
January 4, 2012 – 7:10 am | 5 Comments

Here’s an example of the weekly breakdown, a complete list of what we ate on week one of our 30-Day Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge.

Holiday Balance
December 19, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Holiday Balance

Holiday cooking can be really stressful, but here’s some ideas to balance the load and yourself. Cheers!

Feeding a Family Near the Poverty Level … at Whole Foods
December 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Feeding a Family Near the Poverty Level … at Whole Foods

Whole Foods is often referred to as “Whole Paycheck.” So can a regular family eat for a month spending at near the poverty level while just shopping at Whole Foods? I’m about to find out.

What’s Your ‘Go To’ Meal?
November 1, 2010 – 1:16 pm | 2 Comments
What’s Your ‘Go To’ Meal?

A while back, I completed an online quiz that measured how healthy your eating habits are. I don’t remember where I found it (I do remember I scored 9/10!) but one of the questions still …

The Mediterranean Diet – Miracle, or just Common Sense?
September 13, 2010 – 12:36 pm | 2 Comments
The Mediterranean Diet – Miracle, or just Common Sense?

A few weeks ago, an article popped up in my inbox on the Mediterranean Diet. The topic has maybe been a bit done-to-death, but Web MD is a good source for getting the proper medical …

September is a Great Time to Renew
September 4, 2010 – 9:15 pm | 2 Comments
September is a Great Time to Renew

My corner of the world has just finished up a heat wave and a lame hurricane. I woke up today to crisp, fresh air and lifted spirits. I know traditionally that New Year’s is a time to start new projects but I much prefer September.