
Instead of spending the day after Thanksgiving in crowded stores spending money, we are staying home and making gifts. It's a great way to spend time together, save money, and give gifts that are really meaningful to us.Check out this site for a guide to commercial-free holidays.
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Contrary to what the biotech companies would like us to believe, genetically engineered crops do NOT reduce pesticide use. According to a Rueters article based on a recently released report, GE corn, soy, and cotton has "promoted increased use of pesticides, an epidemic of herbicide-resistant wee...
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Heather What beverages are best for a one year old? She is refusing whole milk and not too crazy about very watered down juice! She just spits out plain water. Do I keep trying and give it sometime with the beverages I listed. Is almond milk ok to try?Mommy wants to wean her from breastmilk soon!

Robert Ngenoh Knowing u is what i want for a start.

If you're looking for vegetarian alternatives to the turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, check out my foodcast with ideas for meat-free meals and even alternatives to the usual sit down dinner.Also--if you want some great vegan recipes for the holidays, check out the e-cookbook A Bountiful Vegan Tha...
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The weather's been so wonderfully warm here on the central coast of California -- perfect ice cream weather. Here's a delicious flavor from Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love that's perfect for fall. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Makes 1 generous quart You can cook a fresh ...
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Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, is criticizing a report claiming that milk from cows injected with the genetically engineered rBST is safe for the cows and the consumer. The report was written by paid consultants from rBST companies, including Monsanto. Accordi...
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For even more lunch box ideas, check out my book review of Vegan Lunch Box Around the World.
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Check out The HOT Lunch Box in the November issue of VegFamily Magazine. I had such a good response to my post about using thermoses that I expanded into a full article -- recipes included too.
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We're gearing up for Halloween here -- we live in a rural area so I don't need to worry about having candy in the house for trick or treaters . . . . but we do go into town on Halloween eve so my daughters can trick or treat with their friends. As you might imagine, the bags of candy--loaded with...
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Garden Of Life  Have a ton of pumpkin seeds and don't know what to do with them? Check out this great recipe from Cathe Olson and Mothering Magazine!
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brief_description: From Peggy's Kitchen: It's the Halloween season and many of us are asking ourselves, "What do I do with all those pumpkin seeds?" Get creative and have the kids help you make these yummy ravioli. image: By

October 29 at 2:59pm

Listen to this foodcast for some healthy breakfast ideas. And here are a few recipes from The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. Crunchy Buckwheat Cereal Here’s a cold breakfast cereal you can feel good about. It is easy to make in advance and will keep in your refrigerator for days. It’s delicious ...
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Vegan Soapbox -- great ezine if you haven't check it out -- just ran a review of Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love. They're running a giveaway too so be sure to check it out.
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Cathe Olson Every wonder where a chicken nugget comes from?
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A) Strawberry ice cream B) Chicken C) Plastic foam D) None of the above Answer below What you need to know: Folks, this is







