What provoked this “talking to strangers” conversation with my children? It was months ago when a high risk pedophile moved about a mile from our family. The man charged had kidnapped a child and harmed him. As a community we were scared and upset. We started petitions to help tighten Vermont laws that allowed these offenders into our state and neighborhoods. They faded. … [Read more...] about Learning About Strangers – Educating Our Children Without Scaring Them
Gluten Free Do- Si- Dos (Oatmeal Almond Butter Sandwich Cookies)
Didn’t we all grow up with Girl Scout cookies? Heck, I can remember the little brown Brownie uniform and then crossing the bridge and becoming a Girl Scout. Since it's Girl Scout cookie time I thought this is a great time to revamp these time old favorites. Growing up in Detroit, The Motor City, my friends enlisted their mom or dads to sell their cookies to the crews at General … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Do- Si- Dos (Oatmeal Almond Butter Sandwich Cookies)
Turmeric – Best Uses and Benefits for Kids + Recipe
Turmeric has been gaining a lot of press lately so, I decided to explore its health benefits and see if this spice was something that would benefit our family. I was given a health magazine over the holidays that showcased turmeric on the front cover. I was excited, but when I went to the article, I was disturbed because it was all presented in a capsule form. Why do they have … [Read more...] about Turmeric – Best Uses and Benefits for Kids + Recipe
7 Tips for Detoxing and Restoring Energy
I have two very high energy children and run two to three jobs at any given time. Add housework, household finances, trying to exercise, and lack of sleep into the mix and my head is constantly spinning. Do I constantly crave a balance to keep all the juggling balls in the air? You better believe it. I try to eat healthy and have balanced meals. I walk or run every day, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Detoxing and Restoring Energy
Why Choose Pure Maple Syrup + Supercharged Waffle Recipe
Living in Vermont, we are fortunate to have some of the most delicious pure maple syrup on the planet. We produce more real maple than any other state. There are only a few regions in the world that have the right climate for sugar maple trees. (New England, upstate New York, Michigan, the Maritime Provinces, southern Quebec and Ontario) This makes our liquid gold one of … [Read more...] about Why Choose Pure Maple Syrup + Supercharged Waffle Recipe