Seeing 2020: Goal-setting and Girl-Bonding for the New Decade

"I have a Dream" that your goals may be Glorious! When the great Dr. Martin Luther King first mentioned those words to crowds of Americans almost 60 years ago, his vision seemed almost impossible, yet today our children never even heard of segregation. Our children live in the world that he dreamt of!  This would … Continue reading Seeing 2020: Goal-setting and Girl-Bonding for the New Decade

Holiday DIY Series: Crafty Chemical-Free Happy Home Kit, So Many Diffusers so Little Time (Post #2)

At our annual Holiday DIY Gathering, we enjoyed crafting with community and getting ideas for this year's bulk gift-making (cost-effective, thoughtful and easy!). If you missed the fun, no worries, we will teach you How To Instructions on each gift! DO TRY THIS AT HOME: HOLIDAY DIY CRAFTS In this post: Thieves “Clean Everything” Spray, … Continue reading Holiday DIY Series: Crafty Chemical-Free Happy Home Kit, So Many Diffusers so Little Time (Post #2)

We Salute Small Business and Empower Women Entrepreneurs

As part of the mission of this blog, we empower women entrepreneurs and small businesses with purpose! Here are just some businesses and badass business women (and a few men), whom we applaud on Small Business Saturday and every day! THANK YOU First, as the Holiday Season begins, we pause to thank you for being … Continue reading We Salute Small Business and Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Holiday DIY Craft Gift Series – Do Try This At Home! (Post #1)

Although I am not ready for this season, or to post about the How To Holidays, the time is upon us -- we must prepare.  Just look to the calendar, listen to the cheery radio and see the all those aisles of holiday stuff in every store (before Halloween btw!!!)  Tis the Season for Gift … Continue reading Holiday DIY Craft Gift Series – Do Try This At Home! (Post #1)

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

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

Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #3 – Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington, PA

As part of the #GoOutsideandPlay 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)! Briar Bush Nature Center’s 12.5-acres feature forest trails, a Nature Museum and live animals demonstrations (upon reservation). Briar Bush Nature Center Why … Continue reading Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #3 – Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington, PA