by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s Ties make great gifts, but if you really want to impress dear old dad this Father’s Day, treat him to a present with real meaning behind it. We’ve rounded up our favorite gifts for guys that aren’t just great to receive—they’re also made from eco-friendly, non-toxic materials […]
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Maria’s 5 Favorites: Bug Off…Naturally!
Yes! My favorite season is finally here with all its joys! I’ve always loved summer most of all, but the season is not without its downsides, a big one being the pesky bugs it brings. And yes, I know that many bugs are beneficial and necessary, but that doesn’t mean they need to hang around […]
9 Ways to Use Hemp Oil In Body Care (And Why You’d Want To)
by guest blogger Lisa Bronner, writer of the blog Going Green with a Bronner Mom There are a lot of superlative claims about hemp oil: most unsaturated oil, best essential fatty acids (EFA) ratio and combination, highest amino acid variety, only plant source of vitamin D. Can one oil be all that? In short, yes. Before […]
Maria’s 5 Favorites: Prep for Potluck & Picnic Season!
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping—which means that it’s officially picnic and potluck season! To celebrate, I’m sharing my favorite earth-friendly and super-useful picnic and potluck essentials that pair perfectly with checkered blankets, crowded tables filled with friends and family, and delicious meals shared under the sun or […]
Maria’s 5 Favorites: Mother’s Little Helpers
Here’s an odd but fun mix of some of my favorite earth-friendly mom essentials. Hydrating Coconut Balm. This coconut balm smells absolutely divine! Plus, it’s a one-step skincare wonder, which saves time and energy—two things most moms could use more of! Organic Coconut Bath Soak. Perfect for a little me time. This organic coconut milk […]
Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Harm Mother Earth
by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s This Mother’s Day, skip the predictable and shop for unique, handmade gifts befitting that special lady in your life. Each of these handpicked items has been carefully vetted to ensure that it was made responsibly, so you can feel just as good giving the gift as she […]
Spring-Clean Your Wardrobe
Full disclosure: This is a blatant self-promotion for my e-commerce store, Rodale’s. This past weekend, I was just thinking to myself…hmmm…it’s time to do the spring-cleaning of my closet (when I switch out the winter clothes to the summer stuff, donate what I don’t wear anymore, and get rid of any personal care products that […]
Maria’s 5 Favorites: Gardening Fever!
Thank goodness spring is finally in full swing! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the garden is calling. The sunshine had given me a real case of garden fever this week. I can’t wait to finally dig into the organic soil again and to sit back and enjoy the beauty of my […]
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.
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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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