I remember my high school English teacher, during one of his “life lesson” tangents, giving this simple, yet sage advice: “If you have nothing to say, you can always talk about the weather.” The weather is a relatively benign subject, one that served me well in idle waiting-in-line-at-the-grocery-store chitchat. At least until I had children.… Continue Reading
Organic Raspberry Sorbet
Rich in fiber and low on the glycemic index, this bright, delicious berry is excellent in warding off diabetes. Raspberries are full of potassium, calcium, magnesium, folate, niacin, iron, and vitamin C. The rich color is a sign of how powerful an antioxidant the raspberry is. In fact, research on animals show raspberries can inhibit… Continue Reading
A Safe Place to Play: Backyard & Playset Safety Checklist
Nature Deficit Disorder is the term Richard Louv and the Children and Nature Network coined to describe the severe lack of outdoor activity experienced by today’s youth. In fact, only about six percent of kids aged nine to 13 choose to play outside on their own each week. As parents, we want to encourage our… Continue Reading