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Candy as Reward at School

Candy as Reward at School

Here is a letter I wrote to my child’s 1st grade teacher regarding their practice of giving CANDY to my daughter and the other students as a REWARD: Dear Mrs. XXX and Mrs. XXX, It has come to my understanding that my daughter and her classmates receive candy and sweets as rewards for things at school.  I have to request that my daughter be excused from this practice.  I believe very strongly that this … Read entire article »

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Rowing Upstream

Rowing Upstream

I have been told that I struggle with decision-making.  Truth be told, deciding to change your life habits is one  thing…. but keeping that promise is a HUGE endeavor.  Let alone undertaking sudden drastic steps (like telling your husband over breakfast: “We need to stop eating grains immediately because  I read that we need to heal our guts and this is how we must do it”) that can upset the balance of any morning, let alone a relationship.  Then while … Read entire article »

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Not too old to learn new things

Not too old to learn new things

Who knew this adventure of healthy living would become my way of life?  It all started for me when I birthed my first child 37 years ago and wound up in the hospital from my first and only grande mal seizure three weeks later. My life was changed forever as I started down the path of educating myself in healthy living as a responsible parent.  What my friends call “obsession with healthy food,” I call today’s necessary reality. My goal is to personally honor … Read entire article »

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Moms on a mission!

Moms on a mission!

This site is going to be a great outlet for three moms; myself, my sister and my mom.  We each have unique stories about how we came into eating a nutrient-dense, traditional diet, yet our stories and lives are very intertwined throughout this great adventure! Our combined recipe knowledge of what works for us and our families, through years of trial and error creating delicious but still healthy meals (from pleasing toddlers to preparing large holiday … Read entire article »

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