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KIWI Magazine Running around like a turkey with its head cut off getting ready for T-Day? This weekend, try some deep breathing--you only need five minutes!

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To start bringing your life back into balance, Dr. Claire Li suggests that you step into a quiet room and shut the door behind you! She recommends lying comfortably on the bed or floor—but not falling ...
Patty Ruback
Patty Ruback
I prefer to not have to visualize "a turkey running around with it's head cut off" ;-)
Yesterday at 7:24am
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KIWI Magazine In the mood for a festive fall supper? Try our warming pumpkin soup served with some crusty, whole grain bread and a green salad. Bonus: Your kid'll lick her bowl clean if it's garnished with popcorn!

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INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds pumpkin flesh1 onion2 stalks celery2 peeled carrots2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1/2 tsp. ground ginger (to taste)1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cumin (to taste)8 cups chicken brothsalt and pepper (to taste)
Chris
Chris
You had me until popcorn.
Thu at 6:30am
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KIWI Magazine
You don't HAVE to use the popcorn!
Thu at 8:45am
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KIWI Magazine Is there a vitamin or supplement product that your kid loves? Tell us about it! Vote in KIWI's 2010 Best Kids' Vitamin & Supplements Awards survey, and enter to win a $200 gift card from online integrative pharmacy, Pharmaca!

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Have a vitamin or supplement product that your family loves? Tell us about it! Take KIWI's Best Kids' Vitamins & Supplements survey, and enter to win a $200 gift card from online integrative pharmacy, Pharmaca.com. ...
Jessica Eastman
Jessica Eastman
Fun survey! thanks for the opportunity!
Wed at 8:35am
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KIWI Magazine Want to unplug your holidays, keep your kids (naturally) healthy this winter, and find the perfect green toys and gifts? Check out KIWI's November/December issue--now available at newsstands!

November 17 at 9:47am
Tracy Moo
Tracy Moo
Yes! Thank you.
November 17 at 10:13am
Mayre
Mayre
Loved the article about having a more sustainable holiday season but I wish you would have had a bit more about eco-friendly artificial trees. Real is just not an option in our house due to allergies.
3 hours ago
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KIWI Magazine Get your kid excited about Thanksgiving with a fun holiday-themed book. We've got some you'll love at KIWI Bookworms!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/bookclub/reviews/category/thanksgiving/

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, Children's Literature - Picture Books - Ages 4-8, Holiday - Thanksgiving :: 22 September 2009, “No Comments”
Mary
Mary
This book is FABULOUS. The whole family will enjoy it!
November 16 at 3:11pm
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KIWI Magazine It's time to get your green on--Sunday is America Recycles Day! Want to know more? Check out the KiwiLog.
http://kiwimagonline.com/kiwilog/social-responsibility/november-15th-is-america-recycles-day

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For parents seeking ideas and tips on how their families and children can live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
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KIWI Magazine Looking for ways to make your Thanksgiving spread more sustainable? Consider purchasing your turkey from a small, local farm, which likely uses organic methods and raises its birds on pasture. Find a farm near you at www.localharvest.org

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Find locally grown produce anywhere in the country! Use our map to locate farmers markets, family farms, CSAs, farm stands, and u-pick produce in your neighborhood.
Faye Lam-Weickert
Faye Lam-Weickert
We tried, but you have to factor in that an organic bird would have cost us $7.69 a pound.
November 12 at 9:39am
Amy Larson Scott
Amy Larson Scott
Wow, I guess I'll appreciate the $3.89/pound price on the turkeys at our local farm!
November 12 at 1:11pm
Kasey Johnson
Kasey Johnson
Getting one from a local farm by us in Chicago! So excited :)
November 12 at 3:05pm
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KIWI Magazine We're making it easy for you to get a head-start on holiday shopping. Check out our list of eco-friendly retailers at www.kiwimagonline.com/retailers (and be sure to check out KIWI's green gift picks in our Nov/Dec issue, available on 11/17!).

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KIWI Magazine Our almond-quinoa muffins are a yummy (and healthy!) grab-and-go breakfast. Hand one to your kid while she's running to catch the bus!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/recipes/recipepage.php?re_id=45&kw=quinoa%20flakes-honey-organic%20apple%20sauce-eggs&category_id=2

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INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup almond flour1/2 cup quinoa flakes2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal1/2 tsp. unrefined Celtic sea salt2 Tbsp. honey or agave1 cup unsweetened organic apple sauce2 eggs
Chef
Chef
Yeah Gluten Free!
November 10 at 12:23pm
Nicole Oleksa Hilger
Nicole Oleksa Hilger
Gluten free and not made with rice flour!!! Double Yeah!!!
November 10 at 3:28pm
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KIWI Magazine Want to teach your kids the value of compassion, community, and responsibility? Try volunteering as a family.
http://www.kiwimagonline.com/volunteering/index.php?refer=flash_Volunteering

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Volunteering is a win-win-win situation: It teaches big life lessons to kids, brings family members closer together, and addresses needs in the community. What’s more, taking a few hours to help ...
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KIWI Magazine Looking for an easy weekend activity? Whip up a batch of our pumpkin chocolate chip mini muffins with your kids. They're healthy, seasonal, and--best of all--delicious!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/recipes/recipepage.php?re_id=134&kw=pumpkin-cinnamon-chocolate%20chips-eggs&category_id=3

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole-wheat flour1/4 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. salt1 cup canned pure pumpkin2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup 1% lowfat milk1/3 cup canola oil1 tsp. ...
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KIWI Magazine Frequent hand-washing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay healthy during flu season. Want to get your kid excited about lathering up? Download the "Wash Your Hands" song by Bill Harley. It's free!

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Kiwi Magazine Review:Hey teachers and parents: tired of reminding kids to wash their hands all day every day? Bill Harley has made a great song about the topic so you can save your voice and let him do the singing. It’s like a Public Service Announcement for germ control, but way more fun.
Emily
Emily
THANK YOU! Just going rounds with my 4 year old son, trying to convience him to wash his hands!
November 5 at 7:22am
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KIWI Magazine
You're welcome, Emily! And be sure to check out our Nov/Dec issue (on newsstands 11/17) for more tips on natural cold and flu care, plus how to get kids to wash their hands.
November 5 at 8:38am
Emily
Emily
Yep- I'm a subsciber!
November 5 at 8:43am
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KIWI Magazine Did you know certain houseplants can clean the air inside your home? Learn how to banish indoor germs and toxins with these natural purifiers.

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/articles/articlepage.php?art_id=114&cat_id=3&full=1

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spider plant ficus aloe vera bamboo palm English ivy chrysanthemum gerbera daisy Dracaena "Janet Craig" Dracaena "marginata" snake plant (“mother-in-law’s tongue”) Peace Lily
Elizabeth Lord Seiffert
Elizabeth Lord Seiffert
Be sure to check that these plants are not harmful if ingested by your pets or young children before deciding if and where to place them in your home :-).
November 4 at 6:32am
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KIWI Magazine
Elizabeth, any specific plants you had in mind?
November 4 at 7:09am
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KIWI Magazine Woah! A recent study says most children watch between 28-32 hours of TV each week. Help your kids cut down on the tube time with these fun activities:
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For parents seeking ideas and tips on how their families and children can live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
Nicki
Nicki
Wow! we got rid of cable a few years ago, very happy with not having it!!!! We do rent dvds..(no commercials and we get to pick and choose)
November 3 at 8:29am
Sharon
Sharon
the nice thing about on demand cable is there are no commercials, my dtr doesn't watch the reg. tv shows
November 3 at 8:37am
Nicole Danzy
Nicole Danzy
I've learned not to push the issue anymore. My girls prefer to dance around to music or run around outside.
November 5 at 5:50am
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KIWI Magazine Looking to make your kid's school greener and healthier? Become a fan of our sister site, MyHealthySchool.com!

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MyHealthySchool.com is an online resource for parents, teachers, and administrators looking to make their schools healthier for kids and the planet. The website covers topics including: -Healthy school lunches -School gardens -Eco-friendly school supplies -Green building, furnishing, and landscaping -Eco-friendly lesson plans
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