published last year, at the end of September

Two weeks ago, my husband and I welcomed a new baby girl into our family – Sarah. She is amazing – such a good baby and we as a family unit are adjusting to the newest member in stride. We’ve had incredible help and support from friends and family – but in particular from my [...]
published last year, mid-August

It’s back to school time. My niece is starting first grade this year. And I really wanted to give her something for her first day of school. I thought a new outfit could be quite fun. Then, it occurred to me that I could get her a really cool set-up for waste free lunch. Grandma [...]
published last year, at the end of July

I found these at my local market. But, I know they are also available at King Soopers and Safeway. Three savvy women started 3B bags locally here in Denver. They saw a real need to try and eliminate the use of plastic produce bags – and they were subsequently featured on the local evening news. Just weeks [...]
published 2 years ago, at the end of October

The last couple of weeks there has been a new display at the market down the street. They, as well as Whole Foods, are carrying a new line of dried fruit called Made in Nature. Finding organic unsulphured dried fruit that is not rock hard is a bit of a challenge. And these guys have [...]
published 2 years ago, mid-September

It is only September and we somehow have been hit with our first cold. My children were the lucky initial recipients. Then, naturally, I feel it coming on…a bit of a sore throat…fatigue…watery itchy eyes….as soon as I ascertain that I am “getting the cold” I whip up a batch of this trusty ginger root tea and I prevent [...]