Bee Spears Sings “Okie from Muskogee”
Ladies and gentlemen, this is my cousin. He is this awesome in real life.
Toys Should Grow One’s Imagination
I have a theory that is supported by many parents I know, and it is this: Children would rather play with cardboard boxes and pots and pans than with the latest highly-marketed, batteries-not-included, Toys-R-Us contraption. My husband reminisces about the time he made an army rifle out of a broom, duct-tape, and a flashlight whilst trudging back and forth in a trench he dug in his parents’ back yard. And the new GI Joe heroes he created by taking apart old GI Joe figurines and reassembling their body parts. Children like and NEED to use their imaginations. So why not cultivate your child’s budding creativity with something like this felt book? You could purchase it, or even better, make your own.
Food Revolution Thoughts
Joshua and I watched Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution the other night, and it is really impacting me. Paying attention to proper nutrition and changing my food habits has made such a huge difference in my health (I have been infection free for a year!). But I certainly wasn’t passionate about this until I became sick. So I want to ask: what does “living a healthy life” mean to you? And more specifically, what do you want to know about [your] health, food, nutrition, etc.?
Heirloom Seeds
When you plant heirloom seeds in your garden this year, you’re protecting America’s biodiversity and culinary heritage. Seventh Generation’s blog shares what heirloom varieties mean to us and where to find them.
Homemade Caesar Dressing!
Want to avoid soy and other ridiculous additives in grocery store condiments? YOU CAN. Make your own. The world is full of delicious recipes you want to try. So go for it!
CAESAR DRESSING
6 garlic cloves, mashed/minced
1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise*
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt & pepper
Lemon juice
Minced anchovy, optional
Combine garlic, dijon, vinegar, and 2 pinches of salt in a blender. Add mayonnaise and blend. Slowly add olive oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon.
*I haven’t tried to make my own mayonnaise yet, but that’s definitely happening soon.
