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lil kind life: alanis morissette responds to time magazine cover controversy

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Alanis Morissette recently posted an article on The Huffington Post dedicated to the benefits of attachment parenting. Alanis who has a toddler named Ever wrote the piece in response to the recent Time magazine controversy. Here’s an excerpt:

“I personally believe that the attachment stage done well can circumvent countless addictions later in life because many of these addictions are often a temporary attempt at feeling this sense of connection. If a child's needs during this stage of development are not met he or she will be staving off a haunting sense of cellular disconnection and loneliness for a lifetime. They will not have effectively internalized a loving nurturance as their own love-style.”

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In the article Alanis discusses how attachment parenting affects children during the different stages of the development process.

Read the entire article on The Huffington Post here.

What are your thoughts on Alanis’s attachment parenting article?

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home video: bears first birthday

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My little munchkin recently turned one! We took the photos above the morning of his birthday and made this home video of him opening a present from one of our friends:


One of my missions in life is to stop the production of all the “stuff.” That includes trying to avoid being given gifts we don’t really need. I was proud that Bear’s first birthday gifts were a reflection of our mission. He didn’t get a ton of gifts at all but what he did get was thoughtful and useful. For example my parents and a dear family friend each gave him a check so we could open his first bank account. My dad did this with me when I was little…I remember going to the bank with him. It was really neat at the time! I was a little girl but not as young as Bear as I remember the whole thing.

Christopher’s mom asked us what he needed in advance. He really needed socks so she gave him organic socks made by a company called Baby Legs they also make non-organic socks but she picked the organic ones. How great of her that she asked and did research and found super cute socks! His other gift of course was the ukulele you see in the video made by Zither Heaven from my friend Alex Keeling. It’s so cute and he loves it - he always loves when Daddy plays guitar.

home video: breakfast with baby bear

On Bear’s birthday also Cinco de Mayo we attended a party for our great friend’s kid named Calhoun. They gave Bear a school bus made of 100 recycled plastic made by Green Toys. These were all his presents! Not bad for age one! And not too harmful for the planet! Yahoo!

What are some eco gifts you’ve given to your kids?

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If you want to get a gift for your dad here are some eco options from my OpenSky store.

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Vega Smoothies - Vega was created by Brendan Brazier who is a triathlete. He's created a whole line of products for high-performance athletes and us layfolk alike. This formula is only 100 calories and it's loaded with proteins essential fats fibers greens and probiotics. I think this and the one below are the best I have ever met.
Weaver’s Organic and Fair-Trade Coffee – I don’t drink coffee cause I’m a superhero so I know it’s weird to see me offer it here. But for those who do Weaver's coffee is organically grown and Fair Trade Certified which means Weavers directly supports a better life for farmers and farm workers in the developing world through fair prices community development and environmental stewardship.
Sun Warrior Blend Protein - If you like protein powder…say you're an athlete or it's just your thang…this is one of my all-time favorites. I don't say that lightly!
Full Circle Home Composter - We love composting at our house...it's so easy and so fun just check out my video of me and my husband composting. Composting is such a satisfying way to give to the Earth...it just makes you feel good!
Mixed Tape Neckties - Each one of these hand-woven ties is an individual work of art and believe it or not they actually play music! They're made from recycled cassette tapes and fabric.
Eco Functional iPhone Case - Made from 100 up-cycled plastic each one of these guys contains at least one recycled plastic bottle. How groovy is that? Plus all of the iPhone cases are shipped to you in biodegradable packing peanuts and come in boxes made of recycled paper.
Black Fedora by Greenpacha - This Fedora is made from 100 natural toquilla palm leaves. The company's founder Florencia Gomez Gerbi employs the artisans in Ecuador who are known for this traditional style of hat making. She supports the community there with a percentage of proceeds going back to the weaving communities of Sigsig Ecuador. 

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If you haven’t already be sure to follow me on OpenSky to be the first to know about great deals on kind products!

What gift will you give your dad?

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lil kind life: time magazine breastfeeding cover controversy

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Recently pediatrician Dr. Jay Gordon was on "Anderson" with Mayim Bialik discussing the Time magazine breastfeeding cover controversy and attachment parenting.

The discussion takes a closer look at how attachment parenting benefits children.  

Check out the video here.

What do you think about attachment parenting?

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Source: robandnicole.com dfw.cbslocal.com

action alert: help ban battery cages

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Each year millions of laying hens are confined to wire battery cages: tiny spaces that are usually smaller than a single sheet of paper. Citing animal welfare and food safety concerns many have been working for years to have these cages banned and some tremendous progress has been made!

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Just last week a federal legislation to ban the cages and overhaul the egg industry was introduced to Congress by Senator Dianne Feinstein and the bill S.3239 was backed by a group of bipartisan co-sponsors. If passed this bill will greatly improve the treatment of 280 million hens in the country and will double the amount of space each bird has while also putting an end to forced starvation molting.

To move the bill forward Senator Feinstein will need our help!

Please contact your local Senator and ask them to support Feinstein on S. 3239.  You can find your Senator’s information here.

To find out more about battery cages visit The Humane Society’s website here. You can also contact Senator Feinstein here to let her know just how much you appreciate her work on S. 3239.

What animal rights issues are most important to you? Share in the comments section and we will see what we can do to help. 

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Photo: pandiecakes.co.uk

fun featuring janelle monae at the mtv movie awards

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I just saw the opening performance by the band Fun feat. Janelle Monae from last night's MTV Movie Awards…what a great performance! The lead singer Nate Ruess was just so good! Loved the outfits and the dancing he did. It made me smile the whole time. 

when you're not watching...unplug your tv!!!

Did you watch the MTV Movie Awards? What were your favorite moments?

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kind cures: kate heals her digestive disorder

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Kind Lifer Kate stopped taking her prescription medications and is healing her body with a kind diet.

“I have tried a vegetarian diet on and off again for years starting in college. It wasn't until I read Alicia's book and was urged by my homeopath to consider a plant-based diet that I really noticed changes that convinced me to make this a permanent change. I have had a digestive disorder for 20 years been through countless diagnostic procedures surgeries and diagnosis. Since changing my diet I have stopped taking five prescription medications and have reduced an OTC medication from five a day to one every other day or so. The more I do the better I feel with my digestive system and countless other ways I didn't expect! Reading Alicia's book allowed me to shift through the adjustment phase without giving up. Thank you for this new lease on life!”  

Congrats Kate and thanks for sharing your story!

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If any of you kind lifers have a success story to share private message me or upload your story to your profile and “like” it. I may feature you on the homepage of The Kind Life!

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kind quickie: the urban hotel

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Now here’s an exciting idea… it’s called The Urban Hotel. This is an amazing way for short-term travelers to stay in environmentally-friendly accommodations. The hotel is powered by solar energy and features rainwater recycling. 

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Also each room comes with a bike. You can use this bike to get around or put the bike into a slot that turns it into an exercise bike that also stores kinetic energy to power small gadgets and lights in your room. You can even use your bike to create energy savings that can be applied to your room rental fee. 

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I love it!

Would you stay in The Urban Hotel?

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21-day weight loss kickstart

You know by now how much I love PCRM and Dr. Neal Barnard. Well he’s written a new book.


The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart helps retrain your taste buds to like the foods that are the most nourishing for your body. 

The book is easy to read and understand especially for flirts and anyone with the primary goal of losing weight. It gives you the basics and could be great for newbies.

The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart is available on Amazon in paperback hardcover and kindle editions.

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My mother-in-law has done the 21-Day Kickstart program and seems to really like it. And of course I also encourage you to read The Kind Diet for yummy recipes to make as you flirt with committing to a plant-based or superhero lifestyle.

Have you tried the 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart? Have you read the book? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments below!

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gain energy and shed pounds for summer fun

The passing of Memorial Day means that summer has officially arrived and it is time to look your best in your summer clothes. We can spend more time outside be more active and soak up more sun and Vitamin D. If you were a bit too indulgent over the holiday weekend or maybe the winter and spring as a whole hit the refresh button and rid yourself of toxins gain energy and shed pounds with RawJuvenate.  

The Raw Green Organics RawJuvenate Organic Detox System is organic raw and vegan. It’s so simple too. Swap one meal a day for an energizing shake made with the Super Green Drink Mix and Vegetarian Protein Powder and follow it up with three capsules for your aloe probiotic and fiber fix.  Blend your shake with some vanilla almond milk and ice for a sweet treat that’ll feel more like indulgence than a summer cleanse. Unlike other cleanses it is easy to stick to and tastes great.

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Feel energized and look stunning during these warmer summer months. They’ll be gone before you know it! 

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