As a careful shopper and parent, I work very hard to make sure that nearly all the food I purchase for my family is organic or Non-GMO Project Verified. Finding affordable organic food can be a big challenge if you are also on a tight budget. Saving money on Non-GMO foods involves hunting for coupons, scouring rebate apps, shopping at multiple …
Grass Fed Dairy Cheese: The Top 10 Benefits
Cheese is the ultimate snack for your family. Full of calcium and healthy fats, it’s convenient to pack in a lunch box or top a sandwich. But when you're buying cheese for your family, there are a lot of choices: grass fed, organic and conventional. We tend to think that an organic product is better than its conventional counterpart, but is cheese …
No Scary Surprises: GMO Free Halloween Candy Recommendations
It’s time for trick or treats again, but kids can find their bags of Halloween candy more full of tricks than treats. Candy loaded with GMOs, dyes, preservatives and all kinds of junk can find its way into your children’s Halloween treat bag. What are some good options for candy and what can you do to protect your child? Mamavation Recommended …
Time and Money Saving Organic Meals
Life can be busy, and just finding the time to cook can be a struggle sometimes. This week's recipes require minimal prep time and are nearly effortless to prepare. So, you can feed your family healthy, organic meals that are both low in cost and low in preparation time. I saved some time this week by shopping at only 2 stores, instead of …
Three Organic Flavorful Fall Meals under $25
As we get into the heart of fall, I always crave warm, rich meals, and those signature fall flavors. I wanted to create a menu of fall meals that incorporated these comfort foods while still being budget friendly and organic. Last week's menu was meat free, which is a great way to save money. However, meat is a big part of most people's diets, …
Budget Friendly Organic Shopping List
Last week we discussed some tips on How to Eat Organic on the Cheap, and this week I'm going to walk you through the process from list to serving dish. You'll get 3 delicious, healthy, and organic meals to feed a family of four all for under $25 if you follow this week's organic shopping list! I sat down, armed with my local store's weekly ads, …
How to Eat Organic on the Cheap
Eating organic is no longer a fad, it's a full blown movement. "Organic food sales are increasing by double digits annually, and more than 80 percent of parents reported buying organic food for their families last year,” said Laura Batcha, Interim Co-Executive Director for OTA. This shift towards organic makes sense considering the benefits. Not …
Healthy Cookout Recipes
Heading out for a cookout this weekend and looking for some recipes that will be tasty and healthy at the same time? This past Monday's show with Jasmine (Healthy Jasmine) and Liza (aMusingFoodie) brought us multiple recipes for really tasty yet healthy options. If you're hosting the party and planning the menu, try to keep things simple. Go …
Avoiding Toxic Foods at Your Backyard Barbeque
The summer season is upon us and that means it's time to eat out — outdoors, I mean! From holiday parties to lazy summer family days, the kids will be running around the yard while you grill up food. But is that barbeque safe? Meats and buns can be loaded with dangerous toxins. Mamavation's Guide to Safe Summer Grilling will help you avoid toxic …
What’s Really in The Orange Juice You Feed Your Kids
We were all taught that a glass of orange juice a day is a great way to get plenty of Vitamin C into your kids and to prevent colds and viruses. With its high sugar content, I recommend you limit quality orange juice as you would any sugary treat. But are you really getting pure orange juice in that glass you poured your child – or something cooked …
How to Save Money on Organic Groceries
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Pink Slime in the Cafeteria–What are They Serving Kids?
It's not a secret that I'm disgusted by what they pass off as "food" to our young children. Every Thursday, I volunteer the entire day in my son's Kindergarten class and every Thursday I eat lunch with the students and my son. Most of the time, I pack a lunch for myself and my son, but we still eat with them on the outside deck. I'm able to witness …