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about 7 hours ago • 1 min readHiReader, As many of you know, I’ve spent the last 30+ years on a mission to help people live healthier, more sustainable lives through green living practices. Now, I’m asking for your input to ensure the resources I’m creating truly meet your needs and support your journey. I’ve developed two comprehensive courses—a Beginner and an Expert level—that cover everything from detoxifying your home to sustainable food choices and holistic health practices. But here's where I need your help: I’m...
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10 days ago • 2 min readHello Reader, I have some amazing news to share! After 15 wonderful years together, Dave and I tied the knot this past weekend! We had the most beautiful outdoor wedding right across from our house, with Vermont’s stunning fall foliage as our backdrop. The weather? Absolutely picture-perfect, just as I asked Mother Nature and the nature spirits for. They totally delivered! But that’s not the main reason for this email—though I’d say it’s a pretty exciting start, don’t you think? 😊 I have two...
READ POSTHidden Labels: Are You Really Eating What You Think?
20 days ago • 3 min readAmy Todisco Hi Reader, Have you ever wondered if that “pure” maple syrup, “fresh” seafood, or even the pumpkin in your pie is really what it claims to be? You’re not alone! In today’s world, food labels can be incredibly misleading, and many of us might not even realize that the food we’re buying isn’t exactly what it seems. It’s time to take a closer look at some common foods that are often mislabeled or misleadingly marketed. Understanding what you’re actually eating is a key part of living...
READ POSTReady to Detox Your Home? Download Your Free Guide Today!
about 1 month ago • 2 min readAmy Todisco Hi Reader, Whether you’re new to green living or already well on your way, there’s always more to learn and discover! I’m excited to share a special resource that I’ve created to help you take the next step toward a healthier, toxin-free home. Download Your Free Guide: Hidden Dangers: A Guide to the Most Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Your HomeEver wondered which toxic chemicals in your home should be your top priority to remove? This guide reveals hidden toxins in everyday products...
READ POSTExpert Insights and Inspiring Stories: Discover My Green Living Now Podcast
about 2 months ago • 2 min readHi Reader, I’m super excited to introduce you to my new upcoming Green Living Now Podcast! It will be your new go-to place to learn how to live a healthier, happier, and more eco-friendly life, besides this newsletter. My mission is to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to live a less toxic, more eco-friendly holistic lifestyle that keeps you healthy, minimizes reliance on pharmaceuticals, and maximizes holistic well-being. My plan is to launch in September. (I'm also...
READ POSTWhy Are Food Prices So High? Could it be Corporate Control of the Food Supply?
2 months ago • 4 min readHello Reader, Have you ever wondered why the cost of food keeps going up? Even fast food, like McDonald's, has risen steeply. According to Newsweek, "McDonald's prices have increased on average by 141.4 percent across several popular items in the past five years, new research has shown." A big reason is that a few large corporations and billionaires have a lot of control over the food supply. This control affects what gets grown, how much it costs, and what choices you have at the grocery...
READ POSTBeyond One-Size-Fits-All: Customizing Your Diet for Optimal Wellness
3 months ago • 6 min readAmy Todisco , How do you determine which diet plan is best for your specific body? Sometimes it's philosophy (e,g, "I can't eat animals"), or habit ("This is the way I've always eaten"), or belief systems, or following particular experts that determines what we eat. Here are some ideas that I'm writing about in my upcoming online courses, Green Living Essentials: Organic Eating, Eco-Friendly Homes, and Holistic Health Techniques, Level 1 and 2. About 20 years ago, I became aware of the...
READ POSTNature's Wonders: Breathtaking Wildlife Encounters in the Heart of Vermont
3 months ago • 1 min readAmy Todisco Hello Reader, Happy summer!I've been having some amazing encounters with wildlife lately, which is one of the many things that I love about living in Vermont. I wanted to share them with you here. Today I was giving one of my food and farm tours and we saw a black bear about 20 feet down the road. Wow! That was my first bear siting in the 23 years that I've lived here. Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me, so I don't have a picture. Last week, as I was coming up the road from...
READ POSTFrom Toxic to Terrific: How to Engage Your Family in Sustainable, Healthy Living
4 months ago • 6 min readAmy Todisco Hi Reader, Maybe you're gung ho about living a less toxic, more eco-friendly healthier lifestyle but is what about the others that live in your household, or even your neighborhood (e.g. neighbors spraying toxic pesticides and having it drift over to your organic garden)? As you might imagine, my daughter, Diana, was raised on a mostly all organic whole foods diet and lived in a nontoxic home--I've been on this green living adventure for well over 30 years. I know that she...
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