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Foods We Love: Macadamia Nuts

The macadamia nut has been around for thousands of years. It was enjoyed by the aborigines of eastern Australia before European settlement, and King Jacky of the Logan River Clan and his tribe traded and collected them during the 1860s. The aborigines would also express the oil from the nuts and...

How to Engage Your Family in a Greener, More Efficient Household

After having many conversations with my own children about the environment and what it means to do our part, I recognized that a big part of teaching stewardship is ingraining responsibility into the fabric of your household. Think back to your own childhood and the habits your parents may have...

Are Your School's Lunches Hungry For Real Food?

Don't ask my wife about the lunches at the school in which she works. She'll wax indignant for hours about the day they served spaghetti, tater tots, corn, and a sticky bun—a nutritionally barren carb-fest so intense she swears she got diabetes just from reading the menu. So what do...

Take a Second Look at Second-Hand Baby Gear

Keeping baby safe is a year-round responsibility, but each September the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) gives it extra attention by celebrating Baby Safety Month. This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the importance of choosing second-hand, hand-me-down,...

Foods We Love: Apples

Apples are just such a part of American culture, and so associated with the U.S. that they figure into the phrase "as American as apple pie." There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide, ranging from the tangy Granny Smith to the mellow Golden Delicious, so they really offer...