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Topic: Family Life

How to Eat Like It Matters

Last week, my wife and I went to the supermarket to pick up a few things. It was hardly what we call "a big shopping." But the $200+ bill sure made it seem like it was, even though all we'd really picked up were a few staples missing from our pantry. It literally brought home some...

Overstuffed

Life is filled with stuff. Yet we've all become aware that having a ton of stuff isn't necessarily the best thing where certain essentials are concerned, like, say, the future of life on Earth. The world is a bit overstuffed as things turn out, and some think the era of "peak stuff...

Recipes We Love: Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? Here's a favorite recipe that goes with just about everything: Ingredients: 2 lbs Russet or new red potatoes (or potato of your choice) 4 tbsp soy butter or margarine (if you are avoiding soy, olive oil works just as well) 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 2...

Foods We Love: Seitan

When it comes to vegetarian sources of protein, seitan is a chewy, dense, and satisfying choice for anyone who needs an alternative to soy. Seitan, made from wheat gluten, was developed in the early 1960s in Japan and first imported to the U.S. in the late 1960s. Wheat gluten, the solvent in wheat...

Scary Parenting Moments

Catching up on email after the holiday break, I came across one -- My Very Scary Mommy Moment -- that stopped me in my tracks. Trying to focus again after reading it was hard, and after a few days of this story swirling through my head I had to reach out to its author to let them know how...
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The Debate Over Organic

Ever found yourself in a debate over whether organically-grown foods are better than their conventional counterparts? A schoolgirl turns the question into a science project in this video, which is attracting a lot of attention. Let us know what you think.
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What's in a tampon?

Seventh Generation goes to the streets of New York to find out what women know about what's inside their tampons.