This post is in cooperation with National Fitness Center, where I am proud to take part in the #teamNFC program! How do you weatherproof your fitness routine? Spring will soon be calling us outdoors. Yet, some of the coldest days of the year seem to be those late winter and early spring days, don’t they? […]
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. It’s enough that we all face real challenges to live better, lose weight and find success. It’s doubly challenging if part of what we are up against are myths. I appreciate that the fitness pros at […]
This series is sponsored in conjunction with National Fitness Center, East Tennessee’s premier multi-location fitness resource. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the #teamNFC program. How is your fitness/wellness routine going this time of year? As the temperature drops, is your enthusiasm for fitness cooling along with it? You’re not alone. We’re all […]
From everyone in the Flour Sack Mama family…Happy Independence Day to you and yours! In case you were wondering, no, Rogy did not wear that bow for more than about five minutes. She was pouting a little when I took that picture.
Congratulations to Karen M for winning our Share the Love giveaway that just ended! We’ll be sending her some fabulous made-in-America and organic textile products. Thanks again to everyone who participated and who visits the Flour Sack Mama blog as we explore carrying on the best of Grandma’s traditions while improving on what we know […]
10 Ways to Impress Mom with Your Eco-Savvy Ways this Mother’s Day 1. Listen, really listen to find out what interests her. Is her favorite color violet or that orchid-inspired shade of purple that’s Pantone’s new color of the year? What hobbies or sports is she into these days? This may give you insights into […]
*sponsored by Stonyfield We have a winner in our Stonyfield Organic giveaway of the gourmet Le Creuset cast-iron griddle! Congrats to Jessica H, chosen randomly by Rafflecopter! We hope Jessica enjoys making pancakes or whatever suits her fancy with this wonderful kitchen tool. I certainly have. Thanks again, Stonyfield! Peaches & cream for pancake challenge […]
They’re creating the greenest sort of Made-in-the-USA product that you may have never heard of yet. Did you know America’s organic cotton farmers are the world’s 5th largest supplier of that raw material? Centralized mainly in Texas, a few dozen farmers are growing an estimated 16,000 acres in organic cotton this year. “The demand for […]
How can we grow greener in our own little corners of the world? Below are a few suggestions: Grow some of your own food. Even if it’s one tomato plant or a modest lettuce bed, you can produce some of your own food that only has to travel from your backyard to your kitchen. Try […]
Anne is a mother, wife and independent journalist blogging about carrying on the best of Grandma’s traditions while improving on what we know better.