This is our favourite Pickled Beet Recipe. Submitted to naturalmommy from mom, Su Edwards. You’ll love ‘em too since they are sweet and retain that earthy beet flavour.
You Will Need:
Beets
Jars
Vinegar (white or apple cider)
Sugar (white is generally what people use, but we suggest the organic sugar cane)
Pot, Ladle, Tongs, Knife Continue reading “Best Ever Pickled Beets”
By NaturalMommy Editor, Siobhan Bonisteel
“I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” The Lorax by Dr. Suess
I have always been in a sort of awe of trees. They seem like they know something, yet they are still and silent. There is something ancient and wise about them. They help us to be calm and feel connected to our natural surroundings. I often notice my young son and his friends looking up at a tree blowing in the breeze, just mesmerized. They all seem to possess an innate attraction to trees, even as infants.
I recently read a piece by Nicole Dufraine published on thegreenstudent.ca. The piece is titled The Human-Tree Connection and explores data that illustrates how the loss of a significant amount of trees drastically affected those who lived near them, so much so that the data collected suggests that, “the loss of trees across 15 states in the study area contributed to an additional 6113 deaths related to respiratory illness and 15,080 deaths related to cardiovascular diseases…loss of trees resulted in increased mortality rates among local residents suffering from cardiovascular and lower respiratory system diseases across the United States.” Continue reading “Trees & Biodiversity, In Honour of Earth Day”
Getting the Best Start
Dr. Carrie Mitchell, ND
Our future mental, physical and emotional health is greatly influenced by the foundations we lay in early childhood. Teaching our children the principles of health through a nutritious diet, fun and exciting exercise, and optimizing growth and development with supplementation, promises the best start. Toddlers and early childhood is a great time to instill the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and allows for seamless transition into lifelong health and happiness. Making fun and easy changes in our diet and lifestyle can have powerful effects in mental, physical and emotional health in the entire family unit. Continue reading “Naturopathic Pediatrics”
Submitted by Catherine Bedson from Farmhouse Home.
Have you ever made jelly from fresh fruit rather than a packet? It tastes like jellied fruit and has a fresh, fruity flavour. Continue reading “Homemade Blackberry Jelly”
Excerpt From the: Peaceful Birth Workbook by Elizabeth MacKay.
Everyone knows that becoming a parent means that our lifestyle will entirely change, but many mothers and fathers to be don’t realize that they can take steps to prepare for this new life. We’re not talking about stocking up on diapers and taking mat-leave—we’re talking about preparing both mentally and emotionally for a new phase in life.
Preparing for change can also prevent postpartum depression, which has been shown to be caused by a feeling of being overwhelmed by the birth, not having enough help and a sense of isolation. Continue reading “Preparing for Change”
Community gardens are single pieces of land gardened collectively by a group of people. Community gardens are a wonderful way to save money, garden in a community and connect with the earth – especially if you live in an urban center with limited space or sun to grow your own fruits and veggies.
Community gardens can be a great way to meet people and to learn new tips from others about growing food. Community gardens are especially good for beginners because you can learn how to garden without the purchasing of land. There is also lots of support from other community gardeners and often times people share extra seeds or food they have grown. Continue reading “Community Gardens + Cubit’s Organic Seeds”
We asked ourselves the question, is there one major thing we can do to make our homes greener?
In Green Home: A Sunset Guide, by Bridget Biscotti Bradley and her colleagues, they illustrate that there is not one thing that makes a home green or provides a natural environment to live in. Everything in your home, objects to electrical outlets can be made more environmentally friendly. Don’t get overwhelmed! Just break it down into categories and think about things one at a time.
“To begin, a green home is first and foremost an energy efficient one. That means making sure that your home is well insulated and that the appliances are energy efficient. This also means making sure that appliances waste less water. A simple caulking around windows and limiting other drafty areas can really make a huge difference and save you some serious coin.” (Bradley) Continue reading “Is There One Major Thing We Can Do To Make Our Homes Greener?”
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Parenting for a Peaceful World with Robin Grille
Sauerkraut – how to make it yourself
Sunscreen for Your Little Ones
Cubit’s Organic Seeds Give Away
Babies & Kids with Eczema; no fun for anyone!
Give Away & Interview with Worts + Cunning Apothecary
