Alicia Silverstone's Blog, page 85

Get Out & Vote This Election Day

There are important issues on your ballot that you have the power to influence. I know it can be all sorts of overwhelming to tackle confusing ballot measures and research what's really going on, but here are some hopefully more simple ways to help you navigate.

Success Story: Jen & IBS

I'm excited to share Kind Lifer Jennifer Browne's story with you all today! Check it out!

Success Story: Jen Cures Her IBS

I'm excited to share Kind Lifer Jennifer Browne's story with you all today! Check it out!

Kind Organics: Clean Tablet Technology

Did you know that the practice of making tablets from medicinal herbs and vegetables dates back to Ancient Egypt? Seriously. Back then, crushed herbs were bound together with flour and honey. Over the centuries, our scientific breakthroughs led to the creation of a robust world-wide pharmaceutical industry. To better service the industry of medicine- bigger and faster tablet machines were created. When we set out to create Kind Organics, our goal was not to make machines more efficient.

Brian Leaf’s Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi

I recently read the book Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi by Brian Leaf and really enjoyed it!! For anyone who is a parent of a toddler, you will get major deep belly laughs quite a few times.

Manitoba Harvest: Festive Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & No Bake Hemp Truffles

When it comes to hemp foods, Manitoba Harvest is involved at every level - from seed to shelf. They are the world’s largest hemp food manufacturer to grow, make, and sell their own line of hemp foods. Hemp is a nutrient packed seed filled with omegas, protein, and magnesium. Try out this seasonal pumpkin smoothie or whip up these truffles for your next family get together.

Our Vacation In Portland

Bear, Christopher, and I finally went on a vacation!! Hallelujah! It was amazing to carve out the time to be together in such a special place. After my brief book tour stop in Portland this past spring, I knew I wanted to come back and spend more time in this wonderful city!

Have A Green Halloween

I'm all for celebrating and having a good time--especially when yummy treats are involved--but I've never been a huge fan of Halloween. I know, I know, it makes me sound like a such a grump, but I always wonder where these commercial holidays come from... Check out these ideas on having a green halloween.

Kind Lifer Heather & The Kind Mama

Kind Lifer Heather recently wrote in this nice note & was open to sharing it with you all.

Giveaway: Fair Trade & Organic Certified Apparel

October is Fair Trade Month! I'm excited to celebrate Fair Trade because when you buy an item marked with it’s label, you know that the farmers or workers who produced it are paid fair wages, earn healthcare benefits, receive education, earn development funds to improve their communities, and practice sustainably. In honor of this month we have a great Fair Trade giveaway!