Here’s my heartfelt attempt at starting a conversation to bridge the gap between New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the beef community.
Plant Breeding: Advancing Mother Nature
To all you fellow moms out there who want to know where your produce comes from: this post is for you. I recently traveled to Felda, Florida for a farm field day hosted by Seminis, the world’s largest developer of fruit and vegetable seeds. More on how plant breeding helps farmers grow tastier produce, here.
Checking in with Chicken
Nourishment in the NICU
Having a baby in the NICU has a way of shifting your priorities. Though that tiny little person will undoubtedly be your number one concern, don’t lose track of your nutritional needs! Whether you’re faced with a grueling commute to the hospital or the task of caring for other little ones at home, making sure you’re adequately nourished is more important now than ever. Here’s how to fuel your day – no vending machine necessary.
Just A Little Patience: Feeding A Toddler
Curly Girl Must-Haves
"Look at those curls!" If I had a penny for every time someone stops to comment on my daughter's perfect ringlets...well, you know how the saying goes. And someone SHOULD be paying me to keep that coif in check. Fine, curly hair can be tough to manage. Pick up these inexpensive products and tools for maximum curl definition with minimal tangle struggle.
Shame-Free Grocery Shopping
Labels, labels, labels. As a teenager, heading back to school might inspire "label" anxiety - that of the "did I get the right sneakers?" variety. But modern moms (and dads) experience a label anxiety all their own - at the supermarket. If you've ever felt the wrath of mom-shaming, read on: here's your cheat-sheet on the myriad of food labels. Consider it a permission slip to shop guilt-free.