Lessons to Grow By: Plant Needs

These Lessons have been brought to us by KidsGardening.org. They create opportunities for kids to learn and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder. They have been publishing weekly Plant Needs. We summed it up in one post for you to keep on growing! For healthy growth and development, plants must obtain just … Continue reading Lessons to Grow By: Plant Needs

EWG’s 2021 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

EWG’s 2021 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ is finally here, and the results are shocking! (And remember, if you grow your own food, you shouldn’t have to worry about any of that!” Yet again, strawberries top EWG’s Dirty Dozen™ list. Twenty two different pesticides were detected on a single strawberry sample! See the full … Continue reading EWG’s 2021 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

Food can be Medicine, Information and Regeneration for Your Body and Mind

There is a fascinating new science: "food as information" to regenerate (and rejuvenate) your body and brain!  We now know more than ever before, that the body has the miraculous, biological capacity to RENEW and REGENERATE! There is unprecedented NEW SCIENCE using powerful dietary, lifestyle and mindset techniques to reach your healthiest, happiest and most … Continue reading Food can be Medicine, Information and Regeneration for Your Body and Mind

FAVORITE PLANT-BASED SUMMER RECIPES

One of our favorite things about summer is a meal from the grill with all the garden-fresh fruits and veggies! Today, we are sharing some delicious recipes for summer suppers and sides using plant-based ingredients and even some enhancements with edible essential oils. ~🌱 🥘 🥗 🍎 🍍 🥬 🍅 🍑 🍌 🥒 🥑 ~ … Continue reading FAVORITE PLANT-BASED SUMMER RECIPES

Seeds of Hope Food Pantry: Give, Take, Love

As the world continues to turn through the Covid-19 Crisis, the Seeds of Hope Food Pantry feeds even more of our community. As the unemployment rate rises, so does the need for food pantries to increase support and accommodate to this brave new world. Together, we are supporting the Seeds of Hope Food Pantry, where … Continue reading Seeds of Hope Food Pantry: Give, Take, Love

Honor Earth Day by Planting a Garden and Growing Minds

In honor of Earth Day, we thought of some way to show some love to the Earth and nature. Planting a garden is the perfect way to welcome Spring by creating an educational and life-sustaining work of culinary and horticultural art that your whole family can enjoy!   The Corona Challenge This year we had … Continue reading Honor Earth Day by Planting a Garden and Growing Minds

Powerful Plant Spotlight ~ the Devine Olive and Its Oil

A Holy and Powerful Plant Olive Oil BenefitsAntibacterial, to anti-inflammatory, Olive Oils has got it going on! Check out this Healthline article 11 Proven Benefits of Olive Oil, or Medical News Article What are the health benefits of olive oil? Here are just some benefits we learned about: Olive Oil Is Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats. ...  Olive … Continue reading Powerful Plant Spotlight ~ the Devine Olive and Its Oil

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

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!!!!)

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