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Maria's 5 Favorites: Mother's Little Helpers

Maria’s 5 Favorites: Mother’s Little Helpers

Here’s an odd but fun mix of some of my favorite earth-friendly mom essentials. Hydrating Coconut Balm. This coconut balm smells absolutely divine! Plus, it’s a one-step skincare wonder, which saves time and energy—two things most moms could use more of! Organic Coconut Bath Soak. Perfect for a little me time. This organic coconut milk […]

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Mother's Day Gifts That Won’t Harm Mother Earth

Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Harm Mother Earth

by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s This Mother’s Day, skip the predictable and shop for unique, handmade gifts befitting that special lady in your life. Each of these handpicked items has been carefully vetted to ensure that it was made responsibly, so you can feel just as good giving the gift as she […]

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The Apron, Then and Now

The Apron, Then and Now

by guest blogger Toni Becker, member of the Rodale’s editorial team A good apron is like a best friend—it offers comfort, support, and covers you in a pinch. That’s why people have been relying on both for centuries. The Early Days Some trace the apron back to Adam and Eve, while others point to Egyptian paintings, which […]

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Maria’s Five Favorites: The Best Dresses, Vests, and Tunics with Pockets

Maria’s Five Favorites: The Best Dresses, Vests, and Tunics with Pockets

Wednesday was the official start of fall, and with the season comes the inevitable layering of clothing. The last thing I want is to feel bulky and restricted, which is why pockets really come in handy this time of year. It’s super freeing to be able to leave the extras behind and carry what you […]

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A Handmade Apron You'll Want to Wear Every Day

A Handmade Apron You’ll Want to Wear Every Day

Every time I see Ida, she’s wearing an apron. She uses a traditional Mennonite apron because she is a traditional Mennonite woman. But the aprons she wears are the kind that any woman could live in. There’s no strangling tie at the back of the neck. There are pockets. And most importantly, they come in […]

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