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Explore Anderson Creek Park • Earth Day • Kid-friendly Recipes
Natural Baby! Conception, Birth and Beyond
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“It’s been nice to see the community build up around natural parenting. It’s kind of a ‘if you build it, it will come philosophy,’ and so far it’s worked out!” — Sarah Frazer of SugarPlums Mom
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Garden Plot of Their Own, page 18
april 2015nutrition
Healthy Starts: Make Your Own Baby Food .. 6
The Family Table .......................................8
wellness Natural Approaches to Pregnancy, Childbirth
and Parenthood .......................................4
Babypalooza!............................................5
Signs of Congenital Eye Problems ...........10
Essential Oils During Pregnancy ...............12
living Cracking the Egg Coloring Code.............14
Green Living with Baby ...........................16
Earth Day................................................17
A Garden Plot of Their Own ...................18
explore SugarPlums Mom ....................................19
Exploring Anderson Creek County Park ...21
Classifieds...............................................23
Resource Guide ......................................24
Calendar of Events..................................26
Natural Approaches to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenthood, page 4
Exploring Anderson Creek Park, page 21
Cover photo by Jenifer Fennell, www.jeniferfennellphotography.com.
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Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills
Editor & PublisherJoy Godwin Crowe
Associate EditorKaren Gilchrist
Contributing WritersKelli EdwardsSueson Vess Patti Ranck
Cory Worrell
Marketing & AdvertisingJoy G. Crowe
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
a time of new beginningsSpring is a time of new beginnings. New leaves unfurl, sprouts poke up from the
soil, hatchlings emerge — and babies seem to be everywhere! I've been to two baby
showers recently; one friend delivered her baby this week; and several others I know
are expecting.
From the moment that a couple
decides to have a baby, there are
questions. How long will it take
to get pregnant? What if we can't
conceive? When should I start taking
prenatal supplements? What if
there are complications? And when
an expectant mother finds out the
happy news, she starts worrying
about making the right decisions.
What to eat during pregnancy, how
hard to exercise or not, how long to
breastfeed, whether or not to use
cloth diapers — not to mention
major life decisions like whether
or not to continue working and
how to find the perfect childcare
provider, if necessary, or how to
cope if the child has special needs. My own babies are now 14 and almost three, and
still there are so many decisions and worries. Is the body wash I'm using full of bad
stuff? Should I make my own laundry detergent? Am I teaching them everything they
need to know (Why isn't she learning her colors? Is she color blind? Yes, I wonder
this!)? How in the world can we afford to buy all this organic food? (A 14-year-old boy
eats A LOT!) In this issue, we strive to give you a little insight into natural parenting.
There's so much to cover and so little space here!
We also have uncovered a little-known gem tucked away in western Harnett
County — Anderson Creek County Park. This is a wonderful place to get out in nature
with your family. The playground is a truly great example of an amazing play area,
using natural wood materials instead of all plastic and metal.
Check our calendar for several wonderful celebrations happening this month,
from Earth Day to Springfest to the Dogwood Festival. And, if you are enjoying
Sandhills Naturally, be sure to tell a friend and pass them a copy. Like us on Facebook
(sandhillsnaturallync), and check out our digital edition online. Leave us a comment
on our facebook page and on our website. If you would like to help support Sandhills
Naturally by being a sponsor or a distribution location, please let me know.
Thanks for reading Sandhills Naturally, and Happy Easter! Joy Godwin Crowe, Publisher
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off my own beautiful baby? Photo by Jenifer
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WELLNESS
So you’re having a baby, and you’ve decided to go the
“natural” route.
But what exactly does that mean? Pregnancy itself is
natural, and while the term natural
childbirth evokes strong opinions
regarding its definition, isn’t a baby’s
arrival still natural if it arrives as it is
supposed to, whether that be free of
medical intervention, using breathing
and relaxation techniques, perhaps at
home or in a birthing center, or via
Caesarean section in case of
emergency to save Mom and/or
Baby’s life?
Rather than debate what is and
isn’t “natural” when it comes to
pregnancy, birth and child rearing, let’s explore options, some
new and others tried and true, to approaching the miracle of
bringing and raising a new little being in today’s modern and
technologically driven world.
ACUPUNCTURE
Many of the discomforts of pregnancy are often treated
with prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications. Those
wishing to avoid medication may opt to try acupuncture, a
natural and effective non-invasive approach safe for baby and
mommy, before, during and after delivery. Acupuncture can be
used to treat the following conditions during pregnancy:
Anemia Anxiety Backache/Sciatica
Breech presentation Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Constipation Edema
Fatigue General body aches
Headaches/Migraines Heartburn
Hemorrhoids Insomnia
Preeclampsia Hyperemesis (Severe Vomiting)
Morning Sickness Muscular cramps
Preventing Miscarriage Pubic symphysis pain
Round Ligament Pain Sinus congestion
Stress Varicose veins
Additionally, acupuncture can help prepare the body for
labor and delivery by signaling the body to open and relax the
pelvic floor muscles, let the baby drop into position and
minimize anxiety. It can be an
effective alternative to
labor-inducing drugs, like
Pitocin and help relieve
anxiety/stress, back pain,
delayed labor, failure to dilate,
contract or progress, fatigue,
high blood pressure, nausea/
vomiting and pelvic pain.
Acupuncture can also be
used to aid in fertility and
complement in-vitro
fertilization and artificial
insemination treatments, starting at any point in the menstrual
cycle or before IVF or IUI, preparing the body for conception. It
can be used to treat fertility disorders such as spasmed tubes
and is often combined with herbal remedies to treat elevated
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteal phase defect,
hyperprolactinemia (not caused by a prolactinoma), repeated
pregnancy loss, unexplained (idiopathic) infertility, polycystic
ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with annovulatory cycles and male
factor, including men affected with sperm-DNA-fragmentation.
BIRTHING OPTIONS
Not all babies are born in hospitals, whether due to
availability, timing (baby won’t wait!) – or simply choice.
Women not deemed to be “high-risk” may opt to deliver in the
comfort of their home or in a birthing center that provides a
home away from home.
Newly opened Baby + Co. in Cary, N.C., is a fully equipped
medical facility combining “comfort and cleanliness with the
amenities of a boutique hotel so that you can relax and give
birth in a calm environment.” It includes spacious birthing
suites, a kitchen and living space to accommodate family
members and offers “wellness services and classes including
yoga, massage, childbirth education, breastfeeding support and
newborn care.” Should any complications arise during delivery,
natural approaches to pregnancy, childbirth, parenthoodBy Karen Gilchrist
April 2015 www.SandhillsNaturally.com 5
the center is right across the street from WakeMed Cary and
partners with Triangle Physicians for Women.
If one chooses to give birth at home or in a birthing center,
prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care will likely
be provided by a midwife, a primary healthcare provider for
women.
Midwives
According to the Midwives Alliance of North America
(http://mana.org), approximately 15,000 practicing midwives in
the United States may practice in private homes, clinics, birth
centers, and hospitals. In most countries, midwives are primary
healthcare providers in maternity care and women’s healthcare.
In the U.S., just over 10% of births are attended by midwives.
(MANA notes that countries that use midwives as primary
healthcare providers are those in which mothers and infants
fare best. The United States continues to rank behind most of
the developed world in terms of infant and maternal mortality.)
Professional midwife classifications include Certified
Midwife (CM), Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), Certified
Professional Midwife (CPM) and Direct-Entry Midwife (DEM).
Presently in North Carolina, only CNMs, registered nurses who
have obtained additional master's level training, can legally
practice midwifery, but not all hospital administrations welcome
midwives to practice in their facilities.
Doulas
DONA International (www.DONA.org), the oldest and
largest doula-certifying association, offers the following
description of a doula:
"The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek
meaning “a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a
trained and experienced professional who provides continuous
AccupunctureHighland Neurology Center, PAhighlandneurologycenter.comRichard D. Serano, M.D.
Susan McKibben, L.AC, DIPL.AC, susanmckibben.com
Babywearing Babywearing International (BWI)babywearinginternational.org
Babywearing International Fayetteville Chapterwww.facebook.com/bwifayetteville
Babywearing International of SE Piedmontwww.facebook.com/BWISoutheasternPiedmont
Birthing CenterBaby + Companycary.babyandcompany.com
Breastfeeding SupportLa Leche League of North Carolinawww.lllofnc.org/LocalGroups.html
Cloth DiaperingReal Diaper Associationrealdiapers.org/diaper-facts
Great Cloth Diaper Changegreatclothdiaperchange.com/
Doulas/Doula Locator/ServicesCAPPAwww.cappa.net
DONA Internationalwww.dona.org
Dixie Connolly, Natural Childbirth Educator & Doulawww.purebirthmama.com
Cruz Doula Serviceswww.cruzdoulaservices.com
Full Circle Massage Therapywww.facebook.com/pages/A-Full-Circle-Massage-Therapy/297041580345587
The Growing Tree Doula Serviceshttp://ashlauren.wix.com/thegrowingtree
Mother Worth Networkwww.facebook.com/MotherWorthNetwork
Natasha Baker, www.natashadoulabirthmarks.com
Passion Fruit Birthingwww.facebook.com/passionfruitbirthing
Prana Doulawww.pranayogadoula.com/
Sandhills Doulaswww.sandhillsdoulas.com/
Midwives/Midwife Locator ServiceMonarch Midwiferywww.monarchmidwifery.com/
Midwives of North Carolinawww.ncmidwives.org
Photo by Jenifer Fennell
continued on page 9
NATURAL PARENTING RESOURCES
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healthy startsSIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OWN BABY AND TODDLER FOOD
NUTRITION
Want to give your family a jump-start on good nutrition? By introducing your children to a nourishing, whole-food diet at a very young age, you can teach them to prefer the taste of real foods over more processed ones. This lays the foundation for healthy eating habits later in life.
Help your little ones crawl into a wholesome lifestyle by making your own baby and toddler food. Here are some tips to follow to introduce a meal plan that ensures your child consumes high-quality, healthful ingredients.
Start early Developing eating habits and
food preferences is a learned pro-cess — just like starting to walk or potty train. In order to instill healthy eating habits in children, it is essential to expose infants older than 6 months to the taste and texture of a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When introduced to these foods early, children are more likely to adopt and practice beneficial eat-ing habits in adulthood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
First bites First bites are a big milestone
in a baby's life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recom-mends starting solid foods around 6 months of age. After introducing your child to single-grain, iron-fortified cereal, you can experiment with different vegetable and fruit purees and tailor each meal specifically to your child's preference and needs. To make your own purees, invest in a quality blender that easily blends whole food ingredients to a silky smooth texture, offering a convenient and tasty way to create hearty and nutritious meals.
When it comes to deciding between introducing a fruit or vegetable first, there are no hard and fast rules, and it makes no dif-ference to your baby in terms of ease of digestion. Some choose to introduce fruits first due to the sweet taste that mirrors breast milk,
while others like to start with vegetables, so the child will be more likely to accept the taste. Whichever you choose, it is important to remember to introduce only one new food every three to four days, as this will help you determine whether your child has a reaction to
a certain ingredient.Fun with fruits and
veggiesAs your little one grows,
continuing good eating habits can be tricky. The toddler years are a time of transition and indepen-dence, when they learn to eat table food and experiment with a variety of tastes and textures. Kids are also notoriously fussy during this time and may reject some of the most nutritious foods. Serving your children homemade fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies is one of the simplest and most deli-cious ways to fit several servings of healthy produce into their diets.
Children experience rapid growth and development during the first few years. It is essential that they be fed a healthy and nu-tritious diet in order to maximize this time. Also, when it comes to eating, be sure to lead by example and also consume some of the same ingredients.
Fool-proof recipes Making your own baby and
toddler food allows you to know exactly what you're feeding your little ones. It increases the nutritional value and freshness of foods and eliminates additives with a lower overall cost. Create a versatile and simple meal plan for your child with the ingredients below and enjoy a tasty smoothie recipe that the whole family will love. These recipes were created with the Vitamix 5200, but any high-speed blender will work.BABY FOOD PUREE
Ingredient ideasBananas, peeled; peaches, peeled; avocado meat; papaya,
peeled and seeded; mango; apples, seeded and steamed; pears,
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seeded and steamed; sweet potatoes, baked and peeled; squash (yellow, butternut or acorn), peeled,
seeded and steamed; carrots, steamed; green beans, steamed.
DirectionsChoose one or more items from the list of sample ingredients
and prepare accordingly. Place into the Vitamix 5200 container along with 1/4 cup water, formula or breast milk and secure lid.
Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase to Variable 4. Increase speed as needed, depending on ingredients used, to achieve the desired consistency. If necessary, use the tam-per to press any ingredients into the blade while processing.
Blend for 20-30 seconds. If mixture is too thick, remove the lid plug and add additional water, formula or breast milk, 1/4 cup at a time through the lid opening. Continue blending to achieve desired consistency.
Serve immediately or freeze excess baby food in ice cube trays.
BANANA BLUEBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIEIngredients3/4 cup water 1 medium orange, peeled, halved1 small banana, peeled, frozen1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blueberriesDirectionsPlace all ingredients into the mixer container in the order listed
and secure lid.Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed
to Variable 10, then to High.Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.Article source: Brandpoint.
babypalooza!Malia Allen really just needed a little more space. Three years ago, Allen, owner of Bumbledoo, a downtown
Fayetteville store offering natural products and local resources and instruction for moms-to-be, new moms, families and babies, wanted to host locally the Great Cloth Diaper Change, an international event and attempt to break the world record for the number of cloth diapers changed at one time presented by the Real Diaper Association to advocate awareness and use of cloth diapers.
“I sent in my application and decided we would be a Great Cloth Diaper Change site, but our store was really tiny at the time,” said Allen. “My friend Brian Smith owns the Marquis Market, so I asked him if we could have the event there. The space was huge, so we decided to have a cloth diaper-only consignment sale and then added vendors. We printed 300 flyers, which were all gone in a few hours. We had a huge turnout and basically, all we did was hang posters and announce it on Facebook. Obviously, it was something that people needed and wanted.”
Babypalooza, now an annual event “meant to serve as a go to for products, services and information for new moms, babies and parents seeking natural alternatives for raising their children,” was born.
The next year, Allen sought out sponsors and additional vendors, and a little over 500 adults showed up. This year Allen has ramped up Babypalooza even more. The free event will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., once again at the Marquis Market at 116 Person Street. It will feature the Great Cloth Diaper Change; the biannual ReUse, ReDuce, ReCLOTH (RRRC) consignment sale in the back of the market for gently used cloth diapers, cloth diaper accessories and baby carriers; more vendors and the latest addition, the Downtown Seek & Find, a Mommy-friendly scavenger hunt sponsored by downtown Fayetteville businesses, offering a substantial cash prize ($700 at press time!) to the winner. Giveaways, including a $300 stroller, will take place before, during and after the event, and the first 100 Babypalooza visitors will receive a swag bag with full-size products.
“Last year, the bags were gone in 15 minutes,” Allen said.Registration is required for the hunt and to sell in the
RRRC, and food is available for purchase at Marquis Market and at other places downtown.
“It’s awesome,” said Allen. “We start planning in January. It’s a great event for moms and cloth diapering.”
For more information, visit www.babypaloozanc.com or email [email protected].
BabypaloozaSat., April 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Marquis Market116 Person Street, Fayetteville www.babypaloozanc.com
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One common meal bonds families and
provides an inclusive and supportive environment
for everyone to eat a healthy and delicious meal.
The family table also provides an opportunity to
model positive behavior. What makes a “kid’s
meal” happy or signifies family-friendly food?
The answers vary from family to family across the
globe and are influenced by traditions and what
we model to our next generation. Having raised
four sons and witnessed six grandchildren’s eating
styles, patterns emerge. Taste buds are unique and
changing. It’s important to observe your family’s
style — likes and dislikes, preference of crunchy
versus smooth, sweet or spicy, acidic or bland —
and prepare a list of favorites that can be enjoyed
by all. Having a list of potential menu items and
developing a written meal plan with the input of all family
members saves time, reduces stress and saves money.
If allergies or a special diet requires avoiding certain
ingredients like wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs,
this meal planning challenge may seem overwhelming. My
“super power” or strength is developing recipes that meet this
challenge and taste good for everyone. Try these simple chicken
bites that please children and adults alike, are easy to prepare,
may be frozen for future enjoyment, are made at home versus
in a factory and won’t break the bank.
COCONUT CHICKEN BITES
Oven baked, “breaded” chicken bites without grains, nuts
or eggs. Serves: 4
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (may substitute
turkey tenderloins)
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking sheet (jelly
roll pan or cookie sheet) with a sheet of parchment paper.
2. Whisk mustard and oil in a small bowl until blended.
Set aside.
3. Combine coconut with seasonings and mix well. Place
coconut mixture in a shallow bowl.
4. Slice chicken breasts into 1/4-inch X 2-inch slices. Dip
chicken pieces into mustard/oil combination and roll in coconut
mixture. Press coconut crumbs to adhere to chicken.
5. Place “breaded” chicken pieces on a prepared pan and
bake for 16-18 minutes, turning once.
6. Serve warm. Good with lemon or lime juice squeezed
on top.
APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
This surprisingly kid-friendly (and adult-approved)
condiment has just enough citrus and horseradish to cut the
sweetness and add a unique complexity to the jam.
Makes: 1¼ cups
1 -10 ounce jar apricot or peach jam (preferably organic
and fruit juice sweetened)
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Mix jam, lime juice and horseradish in a bowl and set aside
until ready to serve.
OVEN “FRIED” CHICKEN FINGERS
The availability of ready-made gluten-free panko bread
crumbs and the variety of gluten-free rice cereals make this
the family tableBy Sueson Vess
April 2015 www.SandhillsNaturally.com 9
NUTRITION
version of chicken fingers easier than ever.
Serves: 6-8
3 cups Rice Crunch ‘Ems or Rice Chex gluten-free cereal
(may substitute other unsweetened brown rice cereal) OR 2
cups gluten-free Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons gluten-free (GF) flour blend or brown rice
flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup grapeseed or olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare baking sheet
(jelly roll pan or cookie sheet) with a sheet of parchment paper,
lightly brushed with oil.
2. Combine in food processor or blender: cereal, GF flour
blend, salt, pepper, thyme, sage and paprika. Process quickly,
but do not puree until there is no texture left. (Alternatively,
place ingredients in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
Place crumb mixture in a shallow bowl.
3. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized (or finger-sized)
pieces. Put oil in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in oil and then
into the crumb mixture. Press crumbs onto chicken to adhere.
4. Place chicken pieces on a prepared pan. Pour any
remaining oil over chicken pieces and place in the preheated
oven for 8 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 8 minutes until
lightly browned.
5. Serve chicken fingers with apricot dipping sauce,
bottled GF BBQ sauce, ketchup or honey. Chicken pieces are
also good added to your favorite salad.
Sueson Vess is a professional chef, author/food writer and
educator helping people eat healthier, especially those with
celiac disease, autism spectrum disorders and others with chronic
illnesses. Special Eats provides catering services, educational
presentations and monthly cooking classes at FirstHealth Fitness
Center. Sueson’s cookbooks include “Special Eats: Simple
Delicious Solutions for Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking,” now in its
6th edition, and “Living Without Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free
Cookbook." www.specialeats.com; 800.981.5029; Facebook
page: Special Eats. Sueson’s homemade bone broth is available at
Nature’s Own, Southern Pines.
physical, emotional and informational support to the mother
before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional
and practical support during the postpartum period. Studies
have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter
with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they
breastfeed more easily. Research evidence shows that the
quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition
that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve
parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.”
Ashley Keith, a certified birth doula since 2010 and
recently trained as a postpartum doula in Moore County,
stresses that birth doulas “do not do anything medical. We
provide emotional, physical and informational support. If issues
should arise, we try to help parents obtain the information they
need to make informed decisions. We provide continuous
support throughout the labor. There are no shift changes. We
are there from the beginning of labor to the birth of the baby!
“It’s such an awesome experience, and just being able to
give that support and protect that space to help it to be a good
experience, to help them relax and be confident and trust their
bodies and trust themselves. The birth experience has a
profound effect on the mom. She will remember it for life, and
we want her to come away from the experience with a positive
memory.”
NATURAL PARENTING
Those who choose to parent more naturally (without
judging others who do go more with the mainstream flow, of
course!) — using cloth diapers instead of disposables,
breastfeeding rather than bottle-feeding, preparing baby food
from scratch or wearing Baby in a sling or carrier as opposed
to using a stroller, playpen, baby swing or other entertaining
seat — may find support through groups like La Leche League,
the Real Diaper Association and Babywearing International.
Local community groups or events like Babypalooza and the
Great Cloth Diaper Change, as well as area baby stores or
meetups, may offer resources and opportunities to connect
with like-minded parents. Of course, one can always start a
group of one’s own. Naturally, the Internet makes it easy to
reach out to others!
Sources available on www.sandhillsnaturally.com.
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WELLNESS
Signs of Congenital Eye Health ProblemsBy Corinthia Worrell, COT
Where does a visual impairment begin? Vision disorders
can be influenced by a combination of genetic factors,
environmental conditions and lifestyle choices. When taking
these into account, beginning proper prenatal care is a
good place to start. Although some disorders cannot be
cured, its complications and symptoms, including pregnancy
complications, can be reduced.
The more premature a
delivery, low birth weight and
other health factors increase
the risk of possible visual
complications to include
retinopathy of prematurity
(ROP) (disruption of eye
development),intraventricular
hemorrhage (IVH) (blood vessels
within brain burst and bleed
into hollow chambers normally
reserved for cerebrospinal
fluid and into the surrounding
tissues), hydrocephalus
(abnormal increase in the amount of cerebrospinal fluid
within the cranial cavity, causing enlargement of the skull and
forehead) and neonatal infections, to name a few.
Treatment could include the use of lung surfactants to
reduce the risk of respiratory distress, blood transfusions to
improve blood pressure and blood count, spinal tap to drain
fluid and/or placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt to
drain fluid from the brain.
With ROP, eye development can be disrupted, and normal
vessels may stop growing or begin to grow abnormally from
the retina. These vessels are fragile and can leak, and scar tissue
could begin to develop and pull the retina away from the inner
surface of the eye. Severe symptoms of ROP could include
abnormal eye movement, crossed-eyes, severe nearsightedness
or white-looking pupils (leukocoria). Severe cases of ROP might
include “plus disease,” which is a major complicating factor at
any stage. This could be characterized by vascular dilation and
tortuosity of the blood vessels that might lead to total retinal
detachment, vitreous and anterior chamber haze, iris vascular
engorgement and immature blood vessels growing over the
lens, restricting pupil dilation, although these symptoms usually
appear later in development. Babies with severe cases of ROP
are at greater risk for developing strabismus, cataracts and
glaucoma and becoming more nearsighted/high myopic. Early
detection or treatment can help prevent vision loss later in life.
Stages I and II of ROP usually improve with no treatment,
and the disease resolves on its own without further progression
and could eventually develop into normal vision.
Treatment for stages III and
up for retinopathy of prematurity
could include laser therapy,
Avastin intravitreal injections
(usually reserved for very
aggressive cases), cryotherapy
and for more severe cases (stages
IV and V), scleral buckle and/or
vitrectomy.
Today, with higher survival
rate of smaller and more
premature infants, cases of
ROP have increased, but with
thorough eye examinations, early
treatment has been shown to
improve a baby’s chances for normal vision.
Other risk factors for vision disorders include cerebral
palsy, albinism, epilepsy, autism and developmental disabilities.
Neurological disorders, such as traumatic brain injury or cortical
visual impairment, can also affect vision due to trauma of
the brain, not the eyes. The degree of impairment depends
on onset, location and intensity; it can range from severe
impairment to blindness. Asphyxia (lack of oxygen to the brain),
hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the body cells, tissue or blood) and
ischemia (not enough blood supply to the brain) can also cause
brain defects and permanent vision loss.
Children with visual impairments can show symptoms
that might mimic others, such as “blindism” (self-stimulatory
behavior, rituals), which is often mistaken for autism, and
children with neurological vulnerabilities (e.g., seizure disorders,
prematurity associated with bleeds, agenesis of the corpus
callosum, etc.) may be at increased risk. These similarities can
often result in misdiagnosis.
Other visual impairment such as nystagmus (rapid
involuntary eye movement, usually side to side) can be sensory
and can develop as a result of poor vision, or it can be motor
and develop as a result of a neurological problem and may
Premature delivery and low birth weight increase the risk
of possible visual complications. Photo by Jenifer Fennell
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result in problems with depth perception. If there is an onset of
nystagmus, this may be a sign of a serious medical condition,
including severe head trauma, toxicity, stroke, inflammatory
disease or other conditions that affect the brain. Immediate
medical attention is necessary.
Some common causes of visual impairment
include significant refractive error (excessive or unequal
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism), strabismus
(misalignment of the eyes), amblyopia (reduced vision in one
eye not stimulated in early childhood) and binocular visual
impairment (inadequate development of visual skills such as
tracking, fusion, stereopsis, convergence and visual motor
integration). A comprehensive eye exam is recommended at six
months of age to ensure the eyes perform as a team and there
is normal eye development. Amblyopia and strabismus are most
effectively treated when detected early. Eye examinations can
also detect systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and
diabetes.
It is important to understand vision problems and
symptoms. A head tilt might indicate double vision; excessive
tearing and red or encrusted eyelids may indicate blocked tear
ducts or infection. Pupil defects could be a sign of eye cancer,
nerve damage, tumor or defect inside the eye, and an eye turn
may be a sign of poor muscle control. Many eye diseases have
no early symptoms, and you may see no change in your vision
until the disease has become advanced. The single best way to
protect your vision is through regular eye examinations.
ADAPTING TO A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Most children who are visually impaired have low vision.
They use their vision for learning along with some tactile and
auditory adaptations. This may include increased contrast and
color highlighting, lighting enhancement and reading standard
print with the use of hand-held or stand magnifiers that can be
used for near tasks or enlarged print. Technological equipment
such as closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) or screen enlargement
programs for computers can be used as well as monoculars and
telescopes for distance viewing. As technology is improving,
many rely on auditory information for some part of their
learning. Books on CD, spoken output from the computer and
use of tape recorders for memos provide quick means of access.
Children who are blind will depend on tactile and auditory
methods for learning. They may use Braille, tactile material such
as raised maps, speech access and auditory descriptions. Braille
can be written and read using portable note-takers with Braille
displays or computer output. A child who has been blind since
birth might find it difficult to understand verbal descriptions;
therefore, direct contact with materials or objects is beneficial
as they cannot gain this information through pictures.
Children with visual impairments may also benefit from
orientation and mobility instruction, independent living
skills, career development, use of assistive technology, use of
functional vision, and communication and social skills. It is also
important to experience some type of routine physical activity
program to improve fitness and provide confidence. It can also
develop motor skills needed for daily living and mobility tasks.
Although vision loss can result from either disease,
trauma, congenital or degenerative conditions that cannot be
corrected by conventional means, such as refractive correction
or medications, preventive eye care is the first line of defense
against vision problems. Regular eye exams with an eye
care professional and annual physical exams may offer more
treatment options to provide a better visual outcome in the
future.
For more information on congenital eye health, visit our
website at www.capefeareye.com.
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When I began to write this month's article, it hit me that
my baby was turning seven and I was far from being "in the
know" on what to use for babies. If only I had the help back
then of my favorite doTerra
essential oils to assist in my
pregnancy and delivery and
those first few months of being
a mom. So with all this baby
talk this month, I decided to
go right to an expert with an
Q and A. Stephanie Fritz , LM,
CPM, and also known as "The
Essential Midwife," has years of
experience as a midwife and is
the author of Essential Oils for
Pregnacy, Birth & Babies.
Q: During pregnancy what
essential oil or supplement
do you recommend to tackle
restless leg syndrome?
A: Essential oils that may
help with restless leg syndrome
are the massage blend, calming
blend, marjoram and clary sage.
You can mix the massage blend
with fractionated coconut oil
and rub on the top of the leg to the bottom and then layer
with any other oils of your choice. For pain, I recommend the
soothing oil blend.
Q: I had postpartum depression with my last delivery. What
essential oils or supplements do you recommend to tackle that
condition?
A: Although the reasons women develop postpartum
depression are complex, we do know diet plays a role in this
type of depression. Insufficient omega-3 fatty acids during
pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk. In fact,
a recent study from Bergen concluded that mothers with
the lowest omega-3 index had a 19 percent higher risk of
developing depression.
In a British study, researchers found that women who
consumed greater amounts of omega-3 fatty acids during
the third trimester were less likely to show signs of major
depression during pregnancy, and for up to eight months after
the birth.
I recommend the daily supplement trio as a whole food
prenatal vitamin, which includes the perfect amount of omega
3s needed for pregnancy and postpartum.
Frankincense, the monthly blend and grounding blend
are all great oils to help keep hormones balanced throughout
pregnancy and postpartum.
Q: What essential oils help with morning sickness?
A: Any digestive oils can support this, but my favorite is
cardamom. It is a member of the ginger family, and they both
block the nausea receptors in the brain. Apply one drop behind
the ears and on the back of the neck.
Q: What's the best essential oil for cradle cap?
A: Mix one drop of lavender (or melaleuca or geranium)
with a small amount of carrier oil (like fractionated coconut
oil) and apply topically to the scalp. Do not use so much that it
essential oils during pregnancyHOW ESSENTIAL OILS CAN HELP WITH PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BEYOND
By Kelli Edwards
April 2015 www.SandhillsNaturally.com 13
will run into their eyes. Let the oils absorb into the skin before
washing their head. Usually 3 to 4 applications will clear the
cradle cap.
Q: What are your favorite oils to use during pregnancy?
A: I have so many favorite essential oils for pregnancy,
it's hard to narrow it down to just a few. I have a whole book
on my favorites, Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth & Babies.
My favorite oils to diffuse in labor are wild orange and the
grounding blend. They both help with courage, anxious
feelings and focus, all things needed in labor.
Q: Are there any essential oils that are an absolute "no"
during pregnancy?
A: I always say to avoid clary sage in pregnancy until at
least 40 weeks. It will not force the body to do anything it's
not in alignment for, but once contractions have started, it may
increase the strength of them.
Q: What's your advice for a colicky baby?
A: My first recommendation is if Mom is breastfeeding,
she should cut out all dairy from her diet. Dairy is usually the
biggest culprit for a colicky baby. The oil I find that works the
quickest and best is the digestive blend. Apply 1 drop diluted
with a tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil and apply on the
belly, including the belly button, before each feeding.
Q: I know there are herbs that help with milk production.
Are there any essential oils that also help?
A: Fennel internally and basil topically on the breast
(avoiding the nipple area) will definitely increase milk supply.
Three to four drops of each, three to four times a day. Usually
only one day is needed for this, and you should notice an
increase by the next day.
Other helpful tips are
• Mom must increase her calories by 500 when
breastfeeding to make enough caloric and fat-filled milk for
baby.
• Nurse as often as you can to help bring up the supply
and demand.
• Drink 3-4 quarts of water.
• Don't drink milk.
• Take extra zinc.
• Use anti-stress/relaxation oils.
One of my favorite breastfeeding support websites is
www.breastfeedinginc.ca.6
Please note: Products mentioned in this article have not
been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information on
this page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease.
Kelli Edwards, owner of Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness, is a
health enthusiast with a passion for helping people achieve optimum
health. She helps people through yoga instruction, as a colon therapist
and as an advocate and educator on essential oils. She loves taking
care of her family, enjoys reading and learning about all aspects of
health, creating new recipes, yoga, dancing, music and nature.
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cracking the egg coloring codeEGGS-TRAORDINARY IDEAS FOR DECORATING WITH EGGS
By Patti Ranck
The ritual of painting or coloring eggs during springtime
celebrations has been a part of almost every culture since the
Egyptian times. A symbol of rebirth, the simple, lowly little egg
has, at times, been elevated to such grandiose, artistic and even
regal heights as in the Fabergé eggs. But we are most familiar
with the singular colored eggs as part of a fun family tradition.
We’d like to help make your tradition a bit healthier. Here are a
few great resources for coloring eggs naturally. And although
the ideas here are terrific for Easter, they would be equally
awe-inspiring at a baby shower!
For best basic guidelines on how to color eggs naturally,
shall we say, the “winner” is — by the way, say what you will; I
love this woman, and she always
has the answer you’re looking for
(not to mention is the creator and
driving force behind wholeliving.
com — gotta love that) — yes,
Martha Stewart! Simply Google
marthastewart.com and search any
of the following categories: Dyeing
Eggs Naturally, Natural Egg Dyeing
Techniques, or Natural Egg Dyeing
Methods (this one has videos).
Martha’s website will give you a
good ratio of vinegar to water as
well as time frames, color chart and
some other decorative techniques.
Another good site (that I
personally reference for almost
everything) is
MotherEarthNews.com.
Search "natural dye
recipes" for Easter eggs.
A handy tip offered was
that using frozen
organic fruit produced
more vibrant colors, and
I found it to be a bit less expensive as many store brands now
offer their own frozen organic produce.
Chemistry.about.com had the best list that yielded the
most intense colors and much a quicker method. Leave it to the
scientists! Search this site for "natural egg dyeing." Actually,
the only risk I can find with this method is that the egg may
crack during cooking, and then it will be egg salad or deviled
eggs for lunch! (Of course recipes will follow this article.)
OK, this has
got to be my new
favorite Easter egg
design — plus, if I
ever wear
pantyhose and they
rip, I can recycle
them into
something artistic!
Your old pantyhose
and leaves or tiny wildflowers can help you create gorgeous
patterns on your eggs! Go to Goodhomedesign.com/
DIYEasterEggDye. I am so doing this!
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I want to definitely be sure to
include the vegans in the whole egg
ritual craftiness shenanigans, but I
also think this would be the most
awesome little gift idea at each place
setting at the table — a plastic egg
terrarium! How cool is that?
Designlotus.com/
DIYeastereggterrariums
But if all this decorating is a bit
more time than your schedule will
allow, fear not. We have a solution
for that, too. It’s called “Eggs with
Wild Flowers & Weeds,” brought to
you by “The Daily Something
Blog,” Sounds like a museum piece.
Simple. Pretty. I like.
Happy Spring!
As promised, the recipes:
SMOKED SALMON DEVILED
EGGS
12 hard-boiled eggs
4 oz. smoked salmon, finely
chopped
3 T mayonnaise
3 T sour cream
2 t dill, chopped
2 t Dijon mustard
½ t horseradish
Salt/pepper to taste
Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks and mash
with above ingredients. Spoon filling back into each egg white
half and enjoy! (keep refrigerated)
VEGAN “EGG” SALAD
“Yolk”
½ T turmeric
½ T onion powder
1 t ground black pepper
1½ t glutinous wheat flour
1 T Dijon mustard
1 t lemon juice
“white”
8 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained &
pressed & dried between 2 plates
wrapped in a clean cotton dishcloth
4 T Veganaisse
½ T sweet pickle relish
½ c chopped celery
Crumble tofu and mix with
combined “yolk” ingredients. If
mixture appears dry, add more
Veganaisse to your taste. Serve on
bread, roll or crackers.Patti Ranck is an artist & a dreamer who blends her love of nature & her passion for repurposing into the celebrations of life. She can help you create your one-of-a-kind celebration. [email protected] or 910.638.8322
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The problem with going green is that, sometimes, it just
means more work. Why separate your trash when it can all just
go in one bin? Why look for local products when you can get
everything at a mega-mart? This tension often leads people to
shy away from making the green choice, and this is particularly
noticeable just after a baby is born. While many people want to
make the environmentally friendly choice, the extra work can
make it prohibitive. With just a few simple choices, anyone with
a baby can have a life
that fulfills one's goals
and isn’t (too much)
extra work.
Diapers
Disposable diapers
created a revolution in
parenting when they
arrived on the scene
just a few decades ago.
They are convenient and
extremely easy to handle.
Disposables, however,
also have a downside.
With several changes
every day (2,200 in the
first year), disposables create piles of waste that go directly
into landfills. It is estimated by realdiapers.org that more than
27.4 billion disposable diapers are consumed every year in the
U.S., and over 92 percent of those end up in a landfill. Studies
have shown that they also take a long time to decay (like 250-
500 years!). Considering the savings of cloth diapers and the
reduction in cost to the environment is something that many
parents are doing today. Cloth diapers, or the hybrid cloth
diaper option, will lighten your footprint on the planet. Another
upside — cloth diapers also don't contain the many chemicals
that are found in disposables.
Toys
There are a lot of great toys that can be found at second-
hand shops or community online yard sales sites that are in
good condition and perfectly fine for young children. Try to
find toys that are made of recycled materials, either partially
or fully. A greater awareness has arisen lately about potentially
harmful chemicals in toys, so look to avoid those with toxic
chemicals. If you don’t know what a toy is made of, ask. If a
sales representative can’t tell you, it’s best to look somewhere
else. Locating a toy shop that stocks environmentally friendly
toys created locally can reduce your footprint.
Clothes
Realize that while a child is young, he or she will be
growing quickly, which means lots of new clothes. Consider
reducing the amount
of clothing you buy.
This will force you to
do laundry more often,
but will save you money
as well. When buying
clothes, try to buy
good quality clothes
made from organic
materials, reducing
hazardous chemicals
in the environment.
Also consider buying
gently used clothes at
consignment stores and
yard sales, and be sure to
gift clothes to friends when you are done with them.
Gifts
Your friends and family will undoubtedly want to shower
you with gifts when they find out that you are having a baby.
Make it clear to your family and friends that they can support
your wishes and your baby by looking for gently used items.
You can also reduce overall consumption by encouraging
people to buy clothes for the child just after birth, giving you a
better idea of what you will need and reducing the amount of
clothes you buy. For many, the packaging is as important as the
present, but asking for unwrapped gifts can also reduce overall
waste.
Going green with a baby isn’t really that much more work.
What it takes is planning, foresight and communicating your
wishes to everyone, including your spouse. A few simple steps
can make a tremendous difference.
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Bringing the poverty, development, climate and
sustainability communities together to build a broader and
more inclusive global
movement is the theme
of this year’s Earth Day,
says Kathleen Rogers,
President and CEO of
Earth Day Network
(EDN), an international
nonprofit organization
that coordinates
Earth Day actions
globally and works
year round on climate and environmental policy issues and civic
engagement.
Under EDN’s leadership, Earth Day has grown from
a single-day event to a year-round movement to promote
sustainability. EDN also runs A Billion Acts of Green, the
world’s largest environmental service and advocacy program.
Momentum is growing, with a goal to reach 1.5 Billion Acts of
Green on Earth Day, April 22, and more than 2 Billion Acts of
Green by the United Nations Climate Change Conference in
Paris, France, at the end of 2015.
“Earth Day Network believes that this will be the most
environmentally active and important year yet,” Rogers says.
This year:
• Two billion people across 192 countries will participate
in Earth Day 2015, making it the largest civic observance in the
world.
• Hundreds of major cities around the world, from Milan to
Houston, Delhi to Des Moines, Rome to Seattle, Dallas to Dubai
,are organizing actions in their communities.
• 2,000 mayors are expected to participate in Town Hall
meetings where local
representatives will
discuss sustainability
issues and solutions
with their communities.
• Global religious
leaders will reinforce the
spiritual imperative of
protecting the Earth.
• Hundreds of
thousands of schools
worldwide will participate in Climate Education Week – an
educational program empowering today’s students to become
tomorrow’s climate literate, green economy leaders.
On the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 18,
2015, Earth Day Network will partner with the Global Poverty
Project to present “Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day,” a large-
scale public event that for the first time joins the climate
movement with movement to end extreme poverty.
April 22 also kicks off the countdown to 2020 and the
50th anniversary of Earth Day that marks the date by which
cities, local governments, countries and corporations have
committed to achieving significant progress on reducing the
impacts of climate change.
“Where does the world want to be on Earth Day’s
50th anniversary? This is the question we cannot leave to
governments alone,” Rogers says. “This is our call to action. It’s
our time to lead.”
For more information, visit earthday.org.
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Your friendly, family-oriented Planet Natural blogger has fond
memories gardening as a child with dad and mom, grandma and
grandpa and even an uncle or two. That’s when and how we first
learned to garden, not just the craft and practice of it, but also how
we learned to love it. That love has lasted throughout our life.
We started at a very young age, toddling out to the garden
with grandma to pick strawberries — they tasted so good! — or
helping grandpa pull
weeds. Not everything
we pulled at first were
weeds, but with patience,
and kind words on what
was good and what was
bad, we soon learned
just what should get
plucked. Later we helped
dad mark rows and plant
seeds. We learned about
the conditions and the
patience required to see
those seeds sprout. Come
harvest time, we learned
the right way to pinch a
pea pod from the vine,
break an ear of corn from
the stalk or gently twist a tomato from the plant.
This not only made us grow to love gardening; it made us grow
to love eating vegetables.
But just as every kid doesn’t love to eat vegetables, even if they
are fresh from the garden, not every kids takes to gardening. Some,
especially those who are told to do this and do that without concern
as to the why of doing it, might just see it as work. Some, most
often because of their tender years, may not have the attention
span required to see things through. Assigned tasks may not reveal
to your little charge just how they’re invested in the garden. Here’s a
strategy that might help even the most reluctant junior gardener get
and stay involved.
Give them their own garden plot. Even children as young as
five and six will enjoy having their own space in the garden to plant
and grow what they want. They’ll need close supervision at this age,
making sure that they don’t plant too deeply and don’t water too
much, and especially making sure of their safety when using even
the most basic of gardening tools like a simple trowel. Of course,
as a caring parent, you wouldn’t turn your little one loose with any
tool. But when they reach the age and point of confidence that
you can stand up and watch them scooping dirt with purpose and
precision, why it’s time for both of you to be proud.
Your child’s own plot doesn’t have to be large. A two x two
foot space is a good place for a very young person to start. Older
kids might handle more space, and kids who have grown on their
own space before might be ready for something larger. As a parent,
you’re the best judge of what your child is capable of.
The fun starts with the planning. Drawing garden plans with
your child is a great pencil-and-paper activity and a wonderful time
to encourage realistic expectations. It’s also a great imaginative
exercise. Join them in
visualizing what their
garden will look like at
various stages.
Help them stake out
their plot with string so
that the boundaries are
clear. What lies inside
is their very own bit of
garden. Let them choose
what to plant after giving
them choices. And make
sure the choices you offer
will guarantee success.
Radishes are a good place
to start. Small lettuce
and spinach patches also
give good, quick results. But don’t be afraid to try something more
ambitious. A couple of tomato plants in their space will give plenty
of opportunity to observe growth and the fruiting process. Squash
or pumpkin seeds, planted well after the soil has warmed, will give
delightful, garden-filling results (make sure you give them enough
space if this is the choice).
We’ve always made a row of sunflowers a family endeavor.
Everybody gets involved in shared space and growing. And it’s
a good way to demonstrate that gardening is a shared activity.
Everyone helps everyone else. In other words, don’t limit your
children's gardening to just their own plot. Have them help with
yours as you help with theirs.
No matter what your child plants, you as their garden guru
— as their parent! — should look for and anticipate teachable
moments. Do everything you can to reinforce personal responsibility.
But make sure they will succeed in the growing. This means waiting
well past the last frost and helping them keep an eye out for pests,
dry (or too wet) soil conditions and other conditions that might
affect what they’re growing.
We love seeing kids getting started with gardening. And we
bet you do, too.Writen by E. Vinje and reprinted courtesy of Planet Natural.
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Sarah Frazer knows first-hand that necessity is indeed
the mother of invention. As an expectant mom, she knew she
wanted to do certain things like cloth diaper, breastfeed and
baby wear.
“I had Lily in January of 2013,” said Frazer, owner of
SugarPlums Mom, a store dedicated to “natural parenting in
a modern world,” located at 222 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in
downtown Southern Pines.
“And there really wasn’t any local resource for expecting
moms, for new moms, for really any mom that was going
against what’s considered more mainstream parenting and
mainstream products. And so after I had Lily, I was discussing
with my husband how disappointing it was that in our
awesome little community we didn’t have a resource where you
could get help — you could talk to somebody, you could look
at things. You could always order online, but you can’t touch
things, especially things like baby carriers.
“My husband suggested
opening a store, and I kind of
scoffed at him because it’s not
anything I really have experience
with. I don’t have a degree
in business. My degree is in
aerospace, so it was completely
off topic, but after doing some
research and talking with different
people in the community, I thought
okay, maybe I could do this. So I
talked to the Sandhills Community
College advisor. I just had to be
really confident in myself and make
a leap of faith because you never
know what you can and can’t do
until you try.
“We opened in September
of 2013. My husband was deployed at the time, so I did
the majority of the work at home at night after Lily went to
sleep. The La Leche League was already established, so they
moved the meetings here. We started reaching out to different
people and seeing about classes (childbirth, infant massage,
breastfeeding, yoga). But that really satisfied, I think, a need in
the community for more than a boutique store, but a resource
and a place to come and get information and get help. When
I started, the inventory was
significantly less than it is
now. But we went ahead and
opened because we wanted to
start bringing the community
together as fast as possible. We
wanted to go ahead and get the classes going and get people
connected and involved.”
Now that the store is fully stocked in its inventory, Frazer
tries to carry products that are useful from the time that one
finds out she’s pregnant until the child is preschool age, 3 or 4
years old.
“We’re always happy to discuss cloth diapering,
breastfeeding and baby wearing. Everybody who works here is
very well versed in those three main subjects. We try to carry all
kinds of products that relate to parenting, not necessarily just
natural parenting, but we definitely tailor our inventory towards
natural parenting and carry things
like natural laundry detergents or
natural shampoos and body washes,
things that you can’t find at any big
box retailer.”
As a small business owner,
Frazer supports other small business
owners as well. “We try to buy
as many small business products
as we can, things like our Sakura
Bloom ring slings, since they are
handmade in Massachusetts by a
group of mothers. We try to stick
with companies that have the same
ideals.”
And clearly, Frazer has helped
to fill a void. “Response has been
phenomenal. We’ve had great
community support. We’ve had great customer support. I
think we’ve really been able to reach out to a lot of moms
and expecting moms and expose them to some different ideas
that they may not have been raised with, like for instance,
breastfeeding. One of the services we really try to provide is a
place for Mom to come, even if she’s not shopping. We have a
safe place for toddlers to play. We always encourage moms to
sit down, nurse their baby, bottle-feed their baby. We want to
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provide a place where someone
can feel comfortable, however they
want.”
Among the products Frazer
carries are cloth diapers. “We’ve
definitely been able to reach out
with the cloth diapering.” She also
offers a variety of baby carriers,
which she notes are difficult to
buy online because there is no one
there to help with the fit. “There is
no one size fits all,” said Frazer, “and what may work for one
person, may not work for someone else.” She and her staff
offer tips for fitting and safely baby wearing, and she carries
those carriers with the best reviews and highest quality in a
variety of materials, from linen to dupioni silk.
One of the most popular lines she stocks is Life Factory’s
glass bottles. Other products include Skip Hop, toys, backpacks
and lunchboxes for preschoolers; Earth Mama Angel Baby
herbal supplements for breast-feeding; Babiators, sunglasses
for the wee ones; natural organic baby-safe sunscreen; outdoor
play blankets and gift items. Customers will find smaller items
for baskets, showers and birthdays. A baby registry is available
as well as gift certificates. “We carry products for mothers and
children, but we have products
in the store for everyone,” Frazer
said.
Frazer tries to offer a
centralized location for resources,
such as new mom groups,
lactation specialists, massage
therapists and chiropractors, “so
Mom doesn’t have to make a
whole bunch of stops.”
“It goes back to our core
value of being a community resource, having a place where
people can come and connect with one another. You can
come and meet other people who do the same things as you.
It’s been nice to see the community build up around natural
parenting. It’s kind of a ‘if you build it, it will come philosophy,’
and so far it’s worked out!”
Karen Gilchrist is a
writer, yoga instructor and
longtime resident of
Southern Pines.
sandhillsnaturally.com.
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According to a study released in October of 2013 from
the family advocacy group Common Sense Media, “…72
percent of children eight and under have used tablets or
smartphones (and more than a third of babies under two!),”
an increase from 38 percent in 20111. And a study by the
Kaiser Family Foundation shows that children spend an
average of seven hours and 40 minutes in “screen time.” In
just one generation, “kids are getting outdoors half as often
as their parents, many kids spend less than an hour a day
outside, 30% of kids get less than 15 minutes of recess a day,
and many schools have canceled recess completely.”2
Not so long ago – just 30 years – kids spent a great
deal of time playing outside in nature. And that opportunity,
according to Carl Davis, Director of Parks and Recreation of
Harnett County, is what Anderson Creek County Park, located
at 1491 Nursery Road in Lillington, brings to Sandhills area
residents.
“The idea behind the park is really to bring nature back
to the citizens of Harnett County and everybody in the
surrounding counties,” said Davis.
Located in southwestern Harnett County, the 1014-acre
park opened less than a year ago in May 2014. Construction
of Phase 1 of the park’s master plan, begun in September
2013 and funded through a grant matched with a donation
of 204 acres of property from the Harnett Forward Together
Committee, is complete.
“We wanted to go ahead and open it up to the public
and let them start using it, have them learn more about the
area and the nature aspects of the Sandhills area,” Davis said.
“We have a little over three miles of walking trails, a picnic
shelter, restroom facility, pond with a nature overlook, disc
golf course and playground.
“The playground is a little different from normal
playgrounds. It’s not your plastic and metal. It’s constructed
of wood and looks like a tree house or a fort. A company out
of Asheville built it using locust and rhododendron trees. The
poles are very weather resistant and shouldn’t give us any
problems. We try to make the nature park more natural.”
The department was fortunate to have a local amateur
player and member of the Professional Disc Golf Association
assist in the design and construction of the park’s disc golf
course.
“Todd Brookhart designed the course for us and did a lot
of work with it, cleaning up a lot of land, laying the course
for us and doing finish work,” said Davis. “We were very
lucky to have a local person who wanted to come in and do
this kind of stuff, and I think it was exciting for him to build
the course, too. We’re still working on it, but it’s a pretty
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tough course for amateurs, very tree oriented. People can use
it as a trail, too, and another view of nature.”
Wildlife one might encounter includes a “mix of
everything local to this area,” including bobcats, snakes, deer,
squirrels and osprey that fish in the pond.
A large part of the park is a longleaf pine stand,
harkening back to the area’s history of naval stores. Davis
said that the department is looking at doing some history
education with it.
“It’s set up as a nature education park. We’re able to
host kids or adults, anyone who wants to learn, and teach
them about nature, anything from plants to animals to the
soil. It’s a very special park. Very natural, very quiet. Pretty
unique.”
Additionally, the park focuses on sustainability, using
rainwater to flush
the toilets. A gutter
on the picnic shelter
diverts rainwater into a
1700-gallon cistern, and
the water is then pumped
to the toilets. A line from
a well, which is used
for the water fountain,
is a back up should the
weather become too
dry to provide water for
flushing.
“It’s good for the
entire environment,” said
Davis.
Future phases of development of Anderson
Creek County Park call for more walking trails,
mountain bike trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds,
special use campsites and several overlook
areas, as well as an interpretive education center
and gathering area, additional interpretive and
directional signage, passive/nature oriented
activities, an outparcel for a potential school site
and equestrian trails.
“We will keep the equestrian trails separate,”
said Davis. “There’s a ridge that runs through the
park. We would keep all the horses on the north
side and all the pedestrians on the south side.
Plans call for seven to 10 miles of horseback riding
trails built a little bit at a time, including upgrades to the
roads and another parking area for horse trailers.”
All facilities within the park are ADA accessible, including
the trails, shelter, first through eleventh holes of disc golf and
the playground.
"We make sure we have something for everyone, all
backgrounds,” Davis said. “We make sure everyone can get
there and enjoy nature. It gives kids a chance to dig in the dirt
and play in the woods.”
Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime
resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@
sandhillsnaturally.com. 1“More Than 33 Percent of Kids Under Two Use Tablets So
Prepare for an Army of Robot Babies,” by Noah Rayman, Oct. 28, 2013, http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/10/28/more-than-33-percent-of-kids-under-two-are-using-tablets-so-prepare-for-an-army-of-robot-babies/
2“Our Children Deserve As Much Outdoor Time as Inmates and Chickens,” by Ben Klasky, posted Feb. 14, 2014, www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-klasky/our-children-deserve-as-m_b_4791244.html
EXPLORE:Anderson Creek County Park1491 Nursery RoadLillington, NC 27547Park Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.910.893.7518www.harnett.org/parkrec/anderson-cree-park.asp
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resource guideANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESSSpay Neuter Veterinary Clinic Offering affordable spay and neuter for the Sandhills area. Call for an appointment, 910.692.3499 (FIXX), 5071 US Hwy 31, Vass. Donate at www.companionanimalclinic.org
CHILDREN & EDUCATIONThe Griffin Academy: A Montessori Learning Experience. Now enrolling for Fall 2015. 488-B Commerce Dr., Sanford. 919.499.1032, www.thegriffinacademy.org
CHIROPRACTIC CARESouthern Pines Chiropractic, Dr. Joseph Wahl. Offering full-service chiropractic care, licensed massage therapists and nutritional counseling. 361 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. 910.692.5207, www.ncchiro.com, [email protected]
Call Sandhills Naturally to list your business here. 910.551.2883 www.sandhillsnaturally.com
COFFEERude Awakening coffee house, 227 Hay St., Fayetteville. 910.223.7833, www.rudeawakening.net
COLON HYDROTHERAPYPure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness Center, offering Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Detox. 305 Owen Dr., Fayetteville.910.849.8891, [email protected]
ELECTRICITYCentral Electric Membership Corporation, Your Friends, Your Neighbors, Your Cooperative.128 Wilson Rd., Sanford. 919.774.4900, www.cemcpower.com
ESSENTIAL OILSJoy Crowe, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils.
IPC# 1318413. 910.551.2883, www.mydoterra.com/sandhillsnc
Kelli Edwards, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils. IPC#446470. 910.644.2307, www.mydoterra.com/detoxdiva
FINANCIAL SERVICESLisa Whalen, CLTC, Thrivent Financial Associate. Connecting faith and finances for good. Named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute. 919.708.5031, [email protected]
EVENT PLANNINGIndigo Earth Events, LLC - Party Sustainably! Offering "green" event styling, custom decor, rentals for weddings/social/corporate events. By appointment, 910.638-8322, [email protected]. www.facebook.com/indigoearthevents
EYE HEALTHCape Fear Eye Associates offers complete eye and vision care — from children’s eye exams and pediatric eye muscle surgery to cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and LASIK. 1726 Metro Medical Dr., Fayetteville. 910.484.2284 or 800.829.2284, www.capefeareye.com
HEALTH & FITNESSFirst Health Fitness, 170 Memorial Dr., Pinehurst. 910.715.1800, www.firsthealth.org/fitness
Corinne Henderson, Independent Representative for Advocare, offeringenergy, weight-loss, nutrition and sports performance products. 508.954.6415, www.advocare.com/140154604
Living Balance Studios, Offering Yoga, Pilates, PiYo, Yoga Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage. 201 S. McPherson Church Rd.,
Ste. 225, Fayetteville. 434.409.6415, www.livingbalancestudiosnc.com, [email protected], www.facebook.com/livingbalancestudiosnc
GARDENINGTarheelFertilizer.comIndependent Dealer for AGGRAND all natural & organic fertilizer products.Studies show 25% - 33% increase of growth. Great for farms, golf courses, orchards, and vineyards. Call for more info (800)781-8840 or [email protected]. Visit www.WhyYouAsk.com for great business
opportunities.
HEALTH & WELLNESSGuiding Wellness, Inc., Wellness Consulting~Holistic Life Coaching and Therapy. "A holistic-centered therapeutic environment committed to the discovery, recovery and maintenance of living in balance." 3710 Morganton Rd., Ste. 110, Fayetteville. 910.864.6257,[email protected]
Lotus Holistic Health. Need a good night's sleep, relief from pain and fibromyalgia, or want to improve your child's concentration and focus or stop smoking? Our safe non invasive therapy can help. Holistic services include nutritional therapy, total body detoxification, hair analysis and hormone saliva testing and auricular therapy. 2504 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 919.426.7787,www.lotusholistichealth.org
MASSAGE THERAPISTSMichael Edwards, Intuitive Energetic Healer at Deeproots Bodywork, 5004 Spruce Dr., Fayetteville. 910.644.5181
ReNewU Wellness Spa, Gina Allen, L.M.T. # 6737, Specializing in Russian Medical & Deep Tissue Massage. Check our facebook page for menu of services
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and specials. 100B Wicker St., Sanford. 910.964.3194, www.facebook.com/ReNewYouWellnessSpaSalon
Sandhills Therapeutic Effects, Amie O'Connor, LMBT. 237 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.919.478.5647, www.facebook.com/sandhillstherapeuticeffects, [email protected]
NATURAL FOODSNature's Own Natural Foods Market offers a wide selection of natural, organic and herbal food products, teas and remedies, hard-to-find herbs, roots and spices, supplements & more. The Kitchen lunch counter and Juice Bar. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com
NATURAL PARENTINGNatasha Doula Birth Marks. Trained, licensed and certified Birth and Post-partum Doula. Also offering Prenantal and Postnatal Yoga Summer 2015. 214.206.6046, [email protected], www.NatashaDoulaBirth-Marks.com
Prana Doula, Ashley Keith, RPYT, CD, LCCE, Lamaze-certified birth doula, childbirth education & pregnancy yoga. 222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. 910.585.4084, www.pranayogadoula.com
Sugar Plums Mom, Cloth diapers, nursing supplies, slings and wraps, toys & more.910.684.8016, 222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.www.facebook.com/sugarplumsmom
NATURAL SKINCARECall Sandhills Naturally to list your business here. 910.551.2883
PRODUCE DELIVERYSandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally
grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for spring co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, [email protected], www.sandhillsfarm2table.com
RESTAURANTSCall Sandhills Naturally to list your business here. 910.551.2883 www.sandhillsnaturally.com
SUSTAINABLE LIVINGSustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit on a mission to preserve the environment of the Sandhills through education, demonstration and collaboration through four core program areas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Schools, Green Business. 351 Wagoner Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 332-334, Fayetteville. 910.484.9098, [email protected], www.sustainablesandhills.org
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTSWhole-food based nutrition, through Juice Plus+, including juice powder concentrates from 25 different fruits, vegetables and grains. And grow your own good health with the Tower Garden! www.jcrowe.juiceplus.com and jcrowe.towergarden.com
WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESSBaby+Company Cary Birth CenterPersonalized out-of-hospital birth and maternity care. Preconception & Well Woman Care. Educational and wellness opportunities from Breastfeeding Basics to Prenatal Yoga. Call to schedule a free tour and consultation. 226 Asheville Ave., Cary.919-852-1053, [email protected], www.babyandcompany.com
YOGA STUDIOSSouthern Pines Yoga Company, 169 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines.910.246-0054, 639.1089, [email protected]
WRITING & EDITING SERVICESPlays with Words: Writing, editing and proofreading. Over 25 years' experience.Karen Gilchrist, 910.638.6397,[email protected]
This Resource Guide is a directory of local
natural health and wellness practitioners
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community. To find out how you can be
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910-551-2883 or email joy@
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calendar of events • april 4SATURDAY
Learn some easy ways to start your own compost by learning the importance of sharing our planet's natural resources and how you can help by using less. Don't forget that this 10 a.m. event will NOT be held at Carvers Creek State Park; instead it will be at the Smith Lake Recreation Area. Carvers Creek State Park, 910.436.4681.
5SUNDAYNature’s Own EGG-Stravaganza,
3 p.m. Come celebrate Easter Sunday by meeting a ranger to have a fun presentation about bird eggs, learning about their differences and how important they are on cultures around the world, followed by our own Easter egg hunt with a nature twist. Bring something to collect some eggs. Prizes will be awarded. Meet in the Auditorium. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
Raptors of Raven Rock, 2 p.m. Come to the Visitor Center to learn about birds of prey that call Raven Rock State Park home. Learn the natural history of these majestic hunters and what interesting differences they have from other birds.Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington. 910.893.4888 or [email protected].
9THURSDAYHealth Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Lillington Parks and Recreation Department will host a Community Health Fair at the Community Center. The event is free to the public and to healthcare-related vendors. The event will focus on providing healthcare- related information to visitors. Lillington Community Center, 607 S 13th St.,Lillington. 910.893.2864
10 FRIDAYWings and Things (For Wee-
Ones), 10 a.m. Soar into spring! Come learn about animals that fly as we read a book, play some games and make a craft. All activities will be geared towards 3 to 5 year-olds and meant for parents to do with their children. Be prepared to be inside and outside for this 30-45 minute program. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
13 MONDAYPublic Hearing: Coal Ash
Disposal, 5-9 p.m. Dennis Wicker Building, Sanford. The first of two public hearings about the proposed coal ash dump in Lee County. Please arrive arrive by 5 p.m. to speak. www.chathamnc.org/index.aspx?
18 SATURDAYBabypalooza, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A
comprehensive resource for families and mothers-to-be in the Fayeteville area. Babypalooza features the Great Cloth Diaper Change, a nationally recognized annual attempt to break the world record for the number of cloth diapers changed at one time. Held at the Marquis Market, 116 Person St., Downtown Fayetteville. www.babypaloozanc.com
Watch Your Step!, 2 p.m.Most have heard, “Leaves of three, leave it be.” Join park staff at the Visitor Center for this presentation and half-mile hike about outdoor safety. Discover how to avoid poisonous plants and venomous critters and steps you can take to have a safe and enjoyable outdoor adventure. After the program is a half-mile hike about outdoor safety. Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington. 910.893.4888 or [email protected].
Volunteer Bike Trail Workday at Raven
Rock State Park. On Saturday, April 18, we will be holding a volunteer trail work day for the mountain bike trails at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. This activity is suitable for adults and children above 12 years of age. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal adult guardian present. Bring work gloves, water and snacks. If you have any questions, please contact the park office at 910.893.4888 or [email protected]. Meet at picnic shelter.
21 TUESDAYEarth Day Celebration, 2–5 p.m.
Earth Day is the largest civic event in the world, celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. You’re invited to spend the afternoon meeting representatives from local agencies with missions to advocate for our Earth. Learn about bees, turtles, green energy and composting. Play games, make crafts and so much more! Free admission to the Garden from 2 to 5 p.m. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 North Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville. 910.486.0221, www.capefearbg.org
24 FRIDAYThe Fayetteville Dogwood
Festival will be held in Downtown Fayetteville, April 24-26, 2015. A three-day festival featuring a street fair with arts and crafts, food vendors and the Partnership’s KidStuff as well as free concerts, including Craig Campbell on Friday night and Quiet Riot and Warrant on Saturday night. For more information: www.faydogwoodfestival.com or 910.323.1934,
25 SATURDAYEarth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Come to Raven Rock State Park's "green" visitor center to celebrate
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Items are accepted for the calendar on a space-available basis. Please send the information on your free event to [email protected] for consideration.
and learn about the history of Earth Day and different ways you can help the environment. Bring your empty aluminum cans and donate them to the Friends of Raven Rock State Park to help raise funds for Raven Rock. The Wildlife Rescue Center will be here with live owls and hawks. Harnett County Solid Waste will be here to teach about recycling. Learn to shop local and visit with some of our local farmers. Help bees and butterflies by bringing in a native flower to plant in the pollinator garden. Bring in your artwork or poem showing what earth day means to you. Rain or Shine! Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington. 910.893.4888
Southern Pines Springfest, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for arts, crafts, games, rides, food, entertainment and more! 160 vendors from all around North Carolina and the country. Kid's Block is full of activities for kids. Bring your bike, tricycle or big wheels for the annual Youth Bike Races for children 10 and under. Broad St., Downtown Southern Pines. www.southernpines.biz/event/springfest
Bird Walk with Susan Campbell-Spring Migration, 8 a.m. Spring migration is underway. Join ornithologist Susan Campbell for a 2-mile walk to look for these winged wonders. Learn to ID birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars, field guides, bug spray and bottled water. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
26 SUNDAYBrick City Spring Fest, 12-5 p.m.
Festival in Downtown Sanford. Food, drinks, vendors, crafts, music, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, bike races (kids bike race 1:15) crossfit, 5k/10k (8:15), kids fun run (9:45). See website for full details. www.brickcityspringfest.com
• ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS •Cape Fear River Trail Golf Cart Tours. For seniors and persons with permanent limited physical abilities, interpretive golf cart tours along the Cape Fear River Trail are available for individuals or groups of up to five people. Riders must be able to grasp and hold safety handles. Reservations are required. For more information, call 910.433.1547. Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.
Rockefeller House Tours: Call for dates and times of Tours of the Rockefeller House. Staff will be leading a free historical tour through Mr. Rockefeller’s winter get-away. The park staff will be leading 10 people through at a time. You must sign up in advance for the tours. If you need a ride to the Rockefeller House, you must attend the Tuesday tour. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681
Every Wednesday night, Kirtan Night at Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 910.977.4476, 7:30-9 p.m. It's free, and it's fun.
Every Wednesday night, Wisdom Wednesday Services, 6:30-8 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, Cliffdale Library, Fayetteville. 910.644.6608.
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call 910.893.4888 to register.
Second Thursday of each month. Naturalist Thursdays. Curious about nature? Kids 12 and under who attend 4 or more different naturalist programs at any park will receive a “Junior Naturalist” award. Call to register. All ages; 3:30-
4:30 p.m.; Free. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr, Fayetteville. 910.433.1579
Every 4th Friday, 6-10 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php 910.323.1776
Every Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Free Wine Tasting, Elliotts Provision Company, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. 910.255.0665.
Every Sunday at 1 p.m., Free Piedmont Biofuels Tours, Lorax Lane, Pittsboro. Tours are of the biodiesel plant and begin promptly. Rain or shine.
• FARMERS MARKETS •Fayetteville City Market, Wednesdays 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fourth Friday 6-10 p.m. Fayetteville Transportation & Local History Museum Grounds, Fayetteville. www.facebook.com/CityMarketAtTheMuseum 910.433.1457
Murchison Road Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot at Bronco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.
Sanford Farmer's Market, Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon, Depot Park, Sanford. All products locally grown or hand crafted! 919.343.8440
Southern Pines Farmers Market, The Armory Sports Complex, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year round. 604 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines.
Items are accepted for the calendar on a space-available basis. Please send the information on your free event to [email protected] for consideration.
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UNPROCESSEDShorten the journey from
farm to you! Eating whole, real foods provides your body
with energy while reducing energy-intensive
production methods.
ORGANICFoods grown organically skip thepesticides, synthetic fertilizers,growth hormones and are not
genetically modified!2 Organic notonly reduces greenhouse gas but it
also builds carbon-storing soils.3
SEASONALFruits and veggies that are
ripe & in-season have the most flavor and nutrients.4 By choosing
these you are supporting a system that works with our
Earth, not against it.
FRESHIt takes 10 calories of fossil-fuel1
energy to produce a single calorie of modern supermarket food! Switchto fresh snacks and ingredients for alighter “foodprint”—your tastebuds
and your planet will thank you.
PASTURED ANIMALSAnimal confinement operations (beef,
poultry, pork & dairy) contribute toair and water contamination8 as wellas to CH4, N2O, and CO2 emissions.9
Reduce your intake, and select organic, grass-fed products.
LOCALThe average conventional food
product travels 1,500 miles.5 Supportyour local food system with a CSA,trip to the farmer’s market, or look
for signs at your local grocer. Coolestof all? Try growing your own.
MINIMIZE PACKAGING
Packaged foods may seem cheap,but in fact processing and packaging
account for 26 cents of every fooddollar.6 Opt out of oil-based plastics with fresh snacks.
LOW WASTEFeed people not landfills by cookingwhat you need, loving your leftovers,
and composting what’s left. Foodmakes up 21% of waste going intomunicipal landfills creating planet-
warming Methane gas (CH4).7
COOL FOODS: COOL FACTS
www.coolfoodscampaign.org
1. http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/farmer-in-chief/; 2. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop; 3. http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/ap563e/ap563e.pdf;4. http://www.naturalnews.com/035575_seasonal_food_diet_health.html; 5. http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6064; 6. http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-dollar-series/food-dollar-application.aspx#.UVtCTqLqmQ0;
7. http://www.epa.gov/foodrecovery/; 8. http://www.ncifap.org/issues/environment/; 9. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1646484
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