I’ve already posted about coconut oil on the site but I recently wrote this piece for an on line publication and thought to here it here as well. The Nourishing wonders of Coconut oil Since starting The Local Rose I have had the great pleasure of discovering natural non-toxic beauty products. I have many favorite ...
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Back to school time is here already and I am trying to start the season off with some new ideas for my little one’s lunch. Snacks that are nutritious and easy to eat during recess and car rides to piano classes! Peeled Organic Snacks come in a variety of fruits flavors in re-sealable bags. They are ...
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Last weekend I was visiting with the Farmer at my most favorite restaurant The Farmer and The Cook, when he educated me on the huge impact Prop 37 will have on our lives. I have tried not to be too political on the Local Rose, however this is an issue that will have such dire ...
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Florence Lysaght (Flo) is the real deal. Through her blog and site Plumes you can see all the elements she encompasses. A true fairy goddess who has a traveling wagon named Minerva (greek word for crafts, wisdom and poetry) that offers healing handicrafts, elixirs, elemental oils and more. I bought some incredible nettle tea from ...
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While browsing at Golden Bridge yoga center when I was pregnant with my second daughter, I happened to discover a book that became like a bible for me during the months leading to the birth. Ina May Gaskin’s book Guide to Childbirth was a revelation and now there is a documentary on Ina and her ...
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One of the first times I met Dr. Karp, he happened to come to my house with his lovely wife Nina. As soon as my youngest Charlotte saw him, she grabbed his hand and took him to her room. Charlotte is not inclined to connect with people she doesn’t know, but this is a testament ...
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