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Did you know that beetroot leaves can be eaten like spinach?
What a waste to throw those leaves away!
Next time you harvest or buy beetroot with the leaves on, be sure to eat the tasty tops too. If you pick them when small, you can eat them raw in salads. If they are larger, then shred finely and cook like spinach - they are delicious when wilted and topped with some butter (or olive oil) and nutmeg.
Not only that, but beetroot is a superfood that might be helpful in treating cancer and anemia. Read more about it here
Welcome to the February Carnival of Natural Parenting: Love and partners!
This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month we’re writing about Love and partners and whether a co-parent has supported our dedication to natural parenting; or not. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants.
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Lauren and Dionna from the Carnival of natural parenting asked the probing question: “How has a co-parent supported your dedication to natural parenting - or not?”
Well I have to hand it to him, Mr Green is one of the most loving, supportive and encouraging men I have ever come across and there isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t thank the Universe for him being in my life.
Fortunately we have agreed on every stage of our parenting. From the moment of conception, the pregnancy, birth and the day to day care and upbringing of Little Miss Green who is now 8 years old. Read the full story »
Reduce Footprints asked us to send an ecard this week to a friend for our “Change the world Wednesday” challenge.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, what better way to declare your love and show your love …
Over the past 18 months or so, my attitude towards some of my possessions has dramatically changed.
I’ve made a seismic shift from someone who never really thought about ’stuff’ to someone who sometimes wishes the …
I discovered last night that this week is national storytelling week.
This reminded me of something that happened 3 years ago, when Little miss green was at school.
She was sent home with a book to read …
Come on girls; admit it - you love a new pair of shoes! How many pairs do you have in your hiding wardrobe?
But what if shoes were a luxury you couldn’t afford?
TOMS is a shoes …
Tomorrow is the full moon in Leo. It’s all about love and creativity baby!
It’s time to learn the true meaning of love when the full moon is in Leo. If you can balance the generous …
No matter how well we take care of our homes, most of us at some point, have to deal with unwelcome visitors and pests.
We’ve had fleas at Chez Green and we get silver fish in …
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DoGood, located in Canada is a simple initiative which helps you make a difference!
With DoGood, it’s easy to turn your every day web browsing into donations that …
When our daughter was two, one of her Birthday presents was a set of 6 ‘activity books’. The books were designed to ‘educate the pre-school child.’ covering topics such as words, numbers, opposites and shapes.
Rather …
2009 was my year of decluttering and I didn’t quite make it!
I had a couple of brilliant months, where I could really see my goal coming into fruition, but then overwhelm crept in, along with …
In a bid to reduce landfill waste and save finite resources, we’ve been asked to only use reusable mugs and glasses for our “Change the World Wednesday” challenge.
For one week we have to refuse anything …
Our ‘Change the World Wednesday’ challenge has begun again for 2010, thanks to Reduce Footprints.
Each week, we are set a challenge to make our lives a bit greener, a bit healthier and altogether more eco …
I love schemes which link people with things to give, with people who want them; it’s co-operation and community spirit at its best.
Freecycle is probably the first idea that comes to mind, but you might …
This week Mr Green ended up with stomach ache.
He didn’t have any other symptoms, just griping pains; like sharp spasms, lots of rumbling and a feeling of nausea.
He looked pretty pale and was clearly not …
The new moon is at 25 degrees Capricorn today. It’s also a solar eclipse!
Like the mountain goat that symbolises this sign, Capricorn is sure-footed and thoroughly practical. In the end the Capricorn goat always reaches …
