by guest blogger Maya Rodale. The movie Hysteria is an absolute gem. It’s about the invention of the vibrator. It’s also about women’s rights in 19th-century England. Oh, and it’s a love story. And a comedy. It’s historical romance at its best: an entertaining romp that informs in a funny and charming way.
Random Thoughts
How to Make Organic Food Shopping
Fun for Kids (and Parents!)
Food-shopping with kids can be an exercise in saying no over and over again until one is so exhausted and depressed that one finally says yes just once, and that’s how bad things come into the house. So, I created a game. It’s a fun game that works very, very well. It’s kind of like a cross between Where’s Waldo and I Spy…
5 Things I Learned at Summer Camp
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.
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?
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.
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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