Women Entrepreneur Spotlight: On Her Mission’s Founder Empowers Your 2020 Purpose

As part of this blog’s mission, we strive to empower women and girls to find their purposeful mission. So, of course I need to spotlight my good friend, colleague and idea bouncer Candi Sterling.  We will get all into Candi’s brands, businesses and super inspiring upcoming collaboration in the below Q&A.   Candi and I were … Continue reading Women Entrepreneur Spotlight: On Her Mission’s Founder Empowers Your 2020 Purpose

Kid-Friendly Recipes that Got Us on the Rachael Ray Show

This post incorporates recipes that have been literally life-changing for myself and the Camden Childrens Garden! These are the winning recipes that got us on the Rachael Ray Show with 6ABC when she came to Philadelphia years back! First, we put a healthy spin on an old favorite is for those Kitchen MacGyver’s out there! … Continue reading Kid-Friendly Recipes that Got Us on the Rachael Ray Show

What’s Cooking Sugar? (Wait, it better not be Sugar!!!!)

Happy 1st Day of the Clean Eating Reset! We have been cooking up some tasty, healthy and filling foods. (We are holding off on the sugar!). See the launch blog for details, restrictions and the big list of GOOD foods). To plan my meals, I used the simple Clean Eating Reset ("cleanse") Checklist (day 1 … Continue reading What’s Cooking Sugar? (Wait, it better not be Sugar!!!!)

Clean Eating 10-Day Reset Recipes / Grocery list!

Tomorrow we launch our Clean Eating 10-Day Reset, so ya'll better get to the grocery store to pack your cart (and your body) with all the goodness the ground has to offer (plants, lean proteins, and even complex carbs). This post and our Clean Eating Community will offer just some ideas of the super nutritious … Continue reading Clean Eating 10-Day Reset Recipes / Grocery list!

CLEAN EATING COMMUNITY LAUNCH and How We Do a 10-Day Reset (aka Cleanse) With Whole Foods and #PlantsPower

This post will be a big one, and will provide a ton of info!  So many friends ask me about how I "cleanse".  Well, let's just start off by saying that the word "CLEANSE" is misleading. Recently, this word has been used in marketing ploys for crazy fad diets and makes folks think we are drinking … Continue reading CLEAN EATING COMMUNITY LAUNCH and How We Do a 10-Day Reset (aka Cleanse) With Whole Foods and #PlantsPower

Yes, I am “that mom” who sent a veggie tray in for the Halloween Party

Yes I am “that mom” who is sending in a veggie tray for the Halloween Party. You're Welcome! 😂. The Signup List was full so I asked the teacher if I could bring veggies bc no ones else was). Now we are all set to bring a spooky #plantspower veggie platter to those lucky children! … Continue reading Yes, I am “that mom” who sent a veggie tray in for the Halloween Party

Even A Blog Can Have A Renaissance…New Look and Focused Mission

In celebration of a decade of blogging, we are innovating and there have been changes around the blog!  We have a new look and rebranded name to focus our mission to bring our community http://www.PlantsPowerPurpose.com!  You can look forward to uplifting posts to guide you to Wellness through Nature, Empowerment, Charity.  We hope to inspire … Continue reading Even A Blog Can Have A Renaissance…New Look and Focused Mission

#PlantsPower Feature: Oregano’s Nine Benefits and Pesto Recipe

Recently, we attended a "Mediterranean: Food as Medicine" Class at the YMCA! We were so excited to hear about the benefits of many foods!  We were especially surprised by the #PlantsPower found in the lovely leaves of OREGANO! The nutrition expert leading the class said that it's tough to get enough oregano in your diet, … Continue reading #PlantsPower Feature: Oregano’s Nine Benefits and Pesto Recipe

Beans, Beans, they Make You…Live A Long Healthy Life? What We Can Learn From “Blue Zones”

Eating a cup of beans per day can add an extra four years to your life. That is according to Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author, who has spent over a decade studying the places around the globe. Buettner discovered the five places in the world—dubbed “Blue Zones”—where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His … Continue reading Beans, Beans, they Make You…Live A Long Healthy Life? What We Can Learn From “Blue Zones”

Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #2 Hershey PA: More Than Chocolate and Coasters

As part of the Go Outside & Play Challenge and the Treasure in Travel Series, we will be posting favorite local spots for kids to explore the outdoors in your neck of the woods (Tri-State Area)! Hershey, PA boasts the outdoor amusement park, Hershey Gardens, and Hershey World, where you can learn about where food … Continue reading Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #2 Hershey PA: More Than Chocolate and Coasters