Organic on a Budget

Healthy Food Choices

July 26, 2012 by Rachael Pontillo
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Does Eating Vegan, Organic, or Gluten-Free Make You Healthier? There are many different trends now in the food industry. Many Americans are becoming more aware of the current state of public health in this country, as well as of the… [read]

Zucchini and Summer Squash

July 23, 2012 by Susan "Yogi Suzi" Grimes
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Summer Feasting Zucchini and summer squash display such rapid middle of summer growth that some gardeners sneak out at night and gift their surplus on local doorsteps. If you discovered a mountain of summer squash in your garden or on… [read]

Fall Container Gardening

July 22, 2012 by Susan "Yogi Suzi" Grimes
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The price of organic kale, collards, and broccoli are likely to continue to increase. So even if you have room for just a few containers on your deck or balcony, if you act quickly, you still have time to grow… [read]

Laughter~ The Best Medicine

July 5, 2012 by Carrie Ciula
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

8 Reasons Why Laughter is the Best Medicine “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t laugh.” ~Maya Angelou Along with every notorious saying rides a bundle of truth. I adore a good chuckle…not just any variety of chuckle, a hearty one. … [read]

The Soap and Shampoo Conspiracy

July 1, 2012 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

No Shampoo! I am a clean freak as well as a water baby. A Cancer with Pisces rising and a Cancer moon, I always loved the water so much I should have been born a mermaid. For most of my… [read]

Organic vs. Local

July 1, 2012 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

When it comes to produce, should we choose organic or local? The obvious answer is “both.” But when local, organic produce is not available, which is the greener and healthier choice? People who vote for organic will argue that organic… [read]

Homemade Calcium and Magnesium

June 6, 2012 by Doc
Last updated on: March 7, 2018

Bonus – How to Eat Raw Eggs Safely For decades, the need for Calcium and Magnesium for growing and maintaining a healthy body has been well established. Absorbing these nutrients isn’t so easy. Most mineral supplements come from inorganic matter… [read]