Mix
oils in a small cup then place the cup in a container filled
with hot water. (do not allow the water to get into the cup of
oil) Allow the oil to heat up, and then smooth warm oil into
the hair from roots to tips. Cover your hair with a plastic
bag or shower cap then wrap your head with a warm, wet towel.
Let stand for 15-20 minutes then wash thoroughly.
Help the
Planet
Recycle your old
cell phone
There are more than 500 million used cell phones in the U.S.
sitting in people's drawers or worse, in our landfills, and
another 130 million will be added this year alone! The
solution is easy, free and tax deductible -- and you already
recycle newspapers, bottles and cans!
Farmers’
Markets have been bringing you the freshest, local fruits,
vegetables, bakery items, eggs, nuts honey,
potted plants and cut flowers, all at the peak of
season!
From the small, mom-and-pop stand at the corner, to the large,
organized market with multiple vendors and extensive
selections, it is definitely worth the trip. Experiencing food
at its finest can encourage even the pickiest eater to try a
few bites. When it comes to
fresh fruits and vegetables, the market is the perfect
place to locate some fabulous food finds for everyone in the
family!
Benefits
of shopping at the
Farmers Market:
~ Often, market prices are lower than at grocery stores.
~ Our existing system of food transportation and distribution
requires enormous amounts of energy and resources. Before
reaching your table, the average food item in the United
States will travel 1,300 miles! In fact, only about
10% of the
fossil fuel energy used in the world’s food system is
used for production. The other 90% goes into packaging,
transportation, and marketing of the food. All this
inefficiency creates many environmental problems.
~ Shopping at the
Farmers Market benefits the local farmer and
strengthens your local community.
~ Since the produce is picked at the peak of the season,
nutrients, and phytochemicals will be more abundant.
V is for
Victory!
My mother often
talks about the “Victory
Garden” her father planted in the back yard to help the
war effort during World War 2. Well, it is spring time and we
need a victory today against one of the worst economic
downturns since
the Great
Depression.
Planting a vegetable
garden in your yard may be just the ticket for boosting
your budget and your health. For some great tips on starting your
own “Victory Garden” no matter how much space you have, check
out our recommended reading book The Urban Homestead
by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen.
Farmers’
Markets have been bringing you the freshest, local fruits,
vegetables, bakery items, eggs, nuts honey,
