Guest Article: How to Determine If Foods At The Grocery Store Are Genetically Modified

contributed by Michaela Rodriguez Genetically modified foods have been in grocery stores for about 15 years now. They have been scientifically engineered to look, grow, taste or decomposed in a certain way. Though research hasn’t shown any negative consequences yet, we have no way of knowing what ingesting all of these foods will do to [...]

Guest Article: Tips for Shopping at the Farmer’s Market

contributed by Kate Taylor Shopping at a farmer’s market is a great way to buy fresh organic food. Not only is it healthier, but it can be much cheaper than buying produce in the grocery store. Plus, you’re supporting your community! Check out these tips for making the most of your trip to the local [...]

Guest Article: 7 Benefits of Consuming Organic Food

Contributed by Tyler Barry. With all of the controversy surrounding conventional farming and meat production, many are starting to question whether or not more natural ways of doing things are better. Organic food production has risen over the last few years and as a result, we are able to buy fresh, delicious foods without all [...]

Small Changes that Add Up in a Big Way

contributed by Debra Johnson Food prices are skyrocketing right now, making grocery shopping an ever-increasing expense each week and month. However since it’s pretty much a fixed and unavoidable cost in most people’s budgets it’s important to find different ways to cut back on spending without cutting back on your meals. And while there are [...]

Guest Post: Saving Money & Eating Healthy through CSA’s

Guest Post by Heather Smith   Cost-effective, healthy, and easy rarely go in the same sentence. In fact, healthy living often gets a bad rap for being expensive and difficult. But the truth is, it really couldn’t be easier, especially when you’re a member of a CSA. What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community [...]

Guest Article: Kids Home for Lunch!

It’s finally the time when we can stop making our kids lunches 6 hours before they will actually get eaten and serve our kids a meal that’s fresh and warm, and not something served in slabs between two pieces of days old bread. Because who doesn’t love a gooey, smooshed soggy sandwich as a refreshing [...]