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Recipe courtesy of Tastybaby®

Moms love this flavor because it is vegetarian & provides tons of protein & fiber from the lentils!

Courtesy of Stonyfield Farm

Quiche is a great dish to serve when the weather is warm outside. It's light taste and texture will keep you from feeling full on a hot summer day. And its a blank canvas for a variety of vegetables and herbs fresh from the garden

makes: 6-8 servings

It's a tradition: heads of state exchange gifts when visiting each other. So on his recent trip to the USA, Prime Minister Cameron has given President Obama a piece of graffiti art by British graffiti artist Ben Eine. In fact it was a swap: in return, Mr. Cameron was given a litho by the American Ed Ruscha.

Looks like more hotels are helping guests live healthier lifestyles, especially during their travels. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago just debuted an in-room dining menu that is certified organic by Oregon Tilth, an international organic certification organization.

re you the parent of a young child who you would like to eat healthy? If you are, you may be interested in introducing your child to organic foods. Unfortunately, for some parents this can be easier said than done. If you are finding it difficult to introduce your toddler or preschooler to organic foods, please continue reading on, as a number of helpful tips are highlighted below.

Choosing an organic diet shows your commitment to health. The news and media has an overwhelming flood of claims that organic, whole foods are the healthier way to eat. A large number of people have jumped on the organic wave for numerous reasons, including disease prevention, treatment for illnesses, or overall health and wellness.

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Courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

This soothing herbal infused oil is perfect for cuts, scrapes, bug bites, rashes, dry and damaged skin, itches, bruises, minor wounds, and other skin irritations.

- Use a combination of any of the following dried organic herbs: Calendula flowers, Plantain leaf, Chickweed, Comfrey leaf and/or root, Chamomile flowers, Lavender flowers.
- Organic Olive Oil

Courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

A soothing and healing balm perfect for those summertime injuries or for any other time of the year. Rub into sore muscles or apply to minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, rashes, chapped skin, and other skin irritations.

3 oz Calendula flower infused herbal oil*
1 oz Shea Butter
½ oz Beeswax
20 drops organic Lavender essential oil

Courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

I've read that Catnip essential oil can be as effective as DEET, but it can also be expensive. So, I made a tincture of fresh Catnip leaf from the garden in pure grain alcohol, which drew out the volatile oils in just a week and produced a lovely emerald extract.