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5 Last Minute Stocking Stuffers Made with Care
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care… And oh, no! You forgot the stocking stuffers! Yes, it’s less than one week to Christmas and I haven’t finished my shopping yet. But I have picked out some of my favorite stocking stuffers, and I’m sharing them here for all my last-minute-gift-buying companions. Even better, […]
Holiday Leaf Ornaments… With a Twist of Bling
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Here in the Northeast this past fall, the foliage on the trees was brilliant, and I really wanted to preserve that autumnal beauty and carry it into the holiday season. Finding the perfect craft project for my fall inspiration and giving it a Christmas twist was easy: I decided […]
The Gift to Others (and Yourself) That Everyone Will Love
It’s less than two weeks to Christmas, and I haven’t even started my shopping. I’ve been very busy working, attending events, and making sure I can end the year well enough to get a real fresh start next year. But one recent event—a small moment amongst my busy schedule—transformed me. I was introduced to a […]
The Toys I’d Want for Christmas If I Were Still a Kid
It’s that time of year when parents are on the hunt to find the perfect gifts for their kids. Sometimes it’s easy to find THE gift, but occasionally, even Santa needs help—which is why we have our kids make wish lists. Here’s my list of what I’d want if I were still a kid! […]
8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s First, let me begin by saying thank you for reading this. As Maria Rodale once wrote, “Gratitude is the ultimate renewable energy—it’s free to give, and by giving it, you often receive more in return.” It’s true, expressing gratitude is one of the simplest […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Holiday Hostess Gifts
October has come and gone, which means prep is starting to ramp up for the November and December holidays. The good news is there is so much to enjoy this time of year—especially the moments you’ll spend with love ones around a table. The not-so-good news is there is a lot to get done between […]
8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s If holiday travel has you feeling frazzled before you even start packing, you’re not alone. Whether it’s hauling bags through mile-long airport security lines, waiting out extended flight delays, or being stuck in stop-and-go traffic, there’s a lot to get your blood pressure boiling […]
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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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