Category Archives: Parenting

Nutritional Deficiencies And Your Child

Should your child experience any of the symptoms listed below please consider that there may be an underlying nutrient deficiency Many of these concerns are discussed in books written by devoted Pediatric Allergist Dr. Doris Rapp. Quality nutritional supplementation can impact the well being of nutritionally … Continue reading

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Grocery Aisle Tours

I am developing a grocery aisle tour. I did a few this summer and found I really enjoyed doing them. In years past after I always ended my community education workshops with a field trip to Whole Foods. We even … Continue reading

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Do We Really Need ALL This Back To School Stuff?

The calendar page turns. Holy smokes  – it’s August. It’s that back to school time. Can you feel it? Time to spend absolute crazy amounts of money for “Back To School” things. Must all those back to school things be … Continue reading

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Heavy Metals Found In Protein Drinks

A June WebMD article shared news of certain protein drinks having high levels of certain heavy metals.   These heavy metals at high dosages: mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic can cause health problems including damage to the kidneys.  The issue … Continue reading

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Organic Dentifrice

Why does a product that supposedly prevents tooth decay have to be artificially sweetened, have harmful food dye in it and other questionable ingredients like flouride? How about a toothpaste that doesn’t have a warning label on it? “WARNINGS: Keep … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln’s Last Murder Case Drama Held In Museum

My daughter is performing in this local historical drama. Press release shared w/ permission. Museum to Host Lincoln Courtroom Drama BLOOMINGTON, ILL. – The McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with Illinois Voices Theatre, will present The Affray: Lincoln’s … Continue reading

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PineSol Or Gatorade? Can Your Young Child Tell?

The above image is from somewhere in google images my source said. Don’t know about you but the image above really horrifies me. Perhaps this has been passed around already or seen on TV or in a magazine somewhere, but this was … Continue reading

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Homemade Popsicles That Hydrate!

It’s that time of year when it’s definitely hot enough to enjoy popsicles again. I have always been a tad horrified by those plastic tubes with food dye colored popsicle treats. Something that turns your mouth blue just doesn’t seem right. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Arms Wide Open by Patricia Harman

I met author Patricia Harman virtually a year ago. She asked me to review her book Blue Cotton Gown. Prior to that review we got to know each other via telephone. I continue to marvel at how the internet brings … Continue reading

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Why Folic Acid?

I remember when my company touted the importance of folic acid, especially for the prevention of birth defects.  After testing many brands most didn’t deliver any folic acid to the blood stream.  I found that appalling.  My company equally horrified, explored … Continue reading

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