Victory Garden Blitz – Still Time to Get Your Garden!

Victory Garden Blitz – Coming soon! This is just a friendly reminder from Victory Garden Initiative that you have only 18 days left to order your garden for the 2014 Victory Garden Blitz! Each May, VGI rallies an army of volunteers to build hundreds of raised beds across Milwaukee–from backyards, to community gardens, to businesses … Continue reading

Confused About Obamacare? You’re Not Alone

I was very confused and did not want anything to do with health insurance when I heard the gov was trying to “force” me to buy some coverage I knew nothing about. I’m a naturally healthy person and had no use for traditional MDs. Then my old buddy Chad got back in touch with me … Continue reading

Permaculture Growth at Victory Garden Initiative

Permaculture review by Karin Conway 10/30/13 (PDC Certification 2013)   What the heck is this thing called “permaculture” anyway?  That is a good question that I have had asked a lot lately.  I heard it described perfectly as “Applied Ecology” recently. I couldn’t think of a more succinct definition.   According to  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture ;  Permaculture is … Continue reading

Review: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

Review: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health. I really enjoyed Jen’s review and wanted to share. I know its hard to give up wheat because it is so addictive, but you feel so good when your brain fog clears and you start to REALLY feel healthy. … Continue reading

Having a Hard Time Giving up Wheat? Its Not Your Fault

If you have a hard time giving up wheat and gluten, you’re not alone and its not your fault.   Wheat is addictive just like crack or heroine.   I just got my own copy of Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD and I was not surprised to read about how wheat affects your brain and … Continue reading

Gluten Free is a Good Way to Be

Karin Conway

I wanted to share this article published on the Youngevity site; I think it helps explain a little bit about gluten intolerance or sensitivity…or whatever you want to call it. (Celiac Disease). It all boils down to a genetically modified product like wheat causing all sorts of inflammation and upset to your stomach and body. … Continue reading

Organic Bytes + Action Needed!

We need help in boycotting some brands that are funded by the same bastards promoting GMOs. Please do not give them your money ever. They will use it against us. I am really bummed, because I used to enjoy some of these brands. full post is here –> http://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/ob357.htm Below is a small portion of … Continue reading

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead.

Best T Shirt Ever

Some of you may know that I am heavily involved in the Badgerland Striders running club. One of the fun jobs I get to do is coordinating the volunteers for the Lakefront Discovery Run. It is coming up fast with less than a week to go before race day.  I wouldn’t be so happy about … Continue reading

Natures Garden Repost – Natural Asthma Relief

I just got this email from Karen Urbanek of Nature’s Garden Wellness Center. If you have not yet made the journey to Nenno, WI…ask me to carpool sometime. This place is amazing! They have all the natural tinctures, herbal remedies, organic foods,and homeopathic remedies you could ever imagine. I love the idea of living a … Continue reading