by guest blogger Maya Rodale. Summer camp was one of the best, most formative experiences of my life. For one glorious month, I lived in an idyllic camp deep in the woods of Maine with tons of kids my age, cute and funny counselors, fresh air, fun and games, and really good food. Looking back, here are the awesome life skills camp instilled in me.
Love & Family
How to Pick Up The Pieces
Of Your Life
Every so often, whether it’s after a long hard spate of work, finishing a big project, ending a relationship or recovering from a crisis (big or small) I find myself repeating the same rituals of recovery. Maybe they’ll work for you, too?
Start Your Own Modern Homestead
by guest blogger Robyn Jasko. It’s time to redefine the modern homestead. There are so many simple ways we can start growing our own food. And you don’t have to have a huge patch of land, own a tractor, or spend a ton of time or money to get growing. Here are five simple ways to get started
50 Shades of Politics
by guest blogger Maya Rodale. While our government schemes to limit women’s access to contraception, millions of people are reading a trilogy of erotic novels that graphically depict a breathtaking amount of sex. What’s the common denominator between this war on women and this hugely popular erotic novel? Control.
Do You Believe in Chakras?
I’d heard about chakras way back when I was a teenager, and associated them with “New Age” woo-woo nonsense, or perhaps a reason to collect multicolored crystals. However, I also consider myself a health adventurer…
My Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs
Ok, I know there is going to be debate about this or disagreement so let me say up front this is MY list, based on MY life and I’d love to hear your lists!
Why I Love Terrain (at Styer’s)
The pulse-quickening thrill of going to a good plant nursery and garden shop is probably equivalent to a guy going to the Superbowl when his favorite team is playing. Well, of all the nurseries I’ve been to, Terrain at Styer’s is my favorite.
8 Easy Steps for an Organized Pantry
Is your pantry a disorganized mess? Here are my 8 steps to help you clean it out, reorganize, and label everything so you know what you have and what you need.
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
Order NowOrganic Manifesto
Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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