[Warning: Blogger on soapbox]

Okay, I have to say something. I've seen too many in the past few weeks to keep my mouth shut any longer. I'm talking about t-shirts with messages oozing negativity. Like the one I saw in a shop window in Vermont: Life is crap (no, it was not an advertisement for a plumbing company). At Rockefeller Center: Just Riot (with the Nike symbol re-done to look vaguely Arabic). Or this one, which I've seen all over: Good morning, let the stress begin. Then there are all the "Leave me the [expletive] alone" and "[expletive] you" t-shirts on St. Marks Avenue. And, of course, the perennial "I'm with Stupid."

I find this upsetting because I believe that what we put out affects not only us, but the world around us. And that's a lot of negative energy to be putting out. After all, words are powerful things. Think about it, how do you feel when someone curses at you? How about when someone compliments you? How long does the affect last?

All I'm really saying, is think about what you're putting out there. Because it will come back to you. Wouldn't you rather have peace, fun, celebration, and other good stuff?

Okay, stepping down from my soapbox. For now.

I hope your day is awesome (in every sense of the word).

Posted by Jody at 02:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

On a quest for new and delicious natural foods recipes, I came across a jackpot of them at the Whole Foods website and thought I'd share. Not only are many of the dishes that you've sampled at their salad bar there, but these dishes are pretty easy to make and taste great - and they're at your fingertips.

For example, I recently made the delicious Wheatberry Waldorf Salad; and I have become a big fan of the yummified Morning Glory Muffins (tips: (1) there's a lot of chopping involved - make it worth your while by doubling the recipe, the batter freezes nicely, (2) these muffins are a hit for new parents - everyone hooks them up with dinner, but how about a nutritious breakfast/snack?)

Also of interest are these nifty items (for example):

A pantry makeover, including what staples to keep on hand in your fridge, freezer, and baking pantry.

Tips for kid-friendly recipes

Instructions on making delicious smoothies (this will surely be another topic for me - I've been a smoothie-making queen now that the weather is warmer...)

Meals for four under $15

Lots of cool info about various food topics such as traditional foods on chinese new year, smart snacking, and what things comprise the perfect Japanese pantry...

A bunch of useful facts about whole grains

A guide to soy foods

There's a whole lot more (really, no pun intended...) and you can even save your favorite recipes to the recipe box.

It truly is an impressive wealth of helpful information. Probably everyone knows about it but me - I feel like I just discovered a treasure trove...

Posted by Michelle at 09:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)