by guest blogger Maya Rodale. Summer beach reading is here, which means that suddenly it’s OK to indulge in fun reading. For many (women), this means romance novels. Now, some people consider these novels utterly dangerous—and not just because such page-turning reading will keep you out in the sun too long. Apparently, there are far greater risks to reading romance novels than you ever imagined….
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4 Summer House Party Tips
by guest blogger Maya Rodale. Once upon a time, people held fabulous house parties, in which days and weeks were full of new friends, parties, delightful diversions, and, quite possibly, compromising positions and marriage proposals. I think we should bring back the house party, perhaps on a less grand scale, and summer is the perfect time to do it.
Iced Green-Ginger-Mint Tea
‘Tis the season for cold refreshing beverages and I just cannot get enough of this iced green tea recipe I invented. It’s full of all kinds of healthy ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make.
9 Rules That Are Meant to Be Broken
by Maria and Maya Rodale. Blind obedience leads to stagnation; daring to ask questions and searching for answers makes life far more interesting. “What if” questions can keep us up all night, but any innovation started because someone wondered if it could be done, and tried to do it. Here are nine rules that you should never obey.
The Cleaning Games
by guest blogger Maya Rodale. I don’t have children, but I do have an abhorrence of mess, two younger sisters, and a husband who is not a neat freak. I also have this weird thing about not wanting to clean up after everyone all the time. So, taking a cue from Mary Poppins, I invented The Cleaning Game. Here’s my step-by-step guide to getting things clean…with help!
Hysteria
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.
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.
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.
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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