We are so happy to see you logging into our blog. We started this journey with a fire in our belly to just educate parents as to how to make better decisions for their families. Face it, it’s tough to know what is right and wrong, and although we will never make claims that our views and philosophies are superior... 

What an adventure this has been already.  I believe that I am on the best end of things as everyone is reporting their deeds to me.  I get daily motivation from all the Granola Moms so that I can record our yearly efforts.  We are just shy of a month into our plan and we are very excited about all we have done to... 

Welcome 2012! This year the Granola Moms and their families have resolved to be completely purposeful in random acts of kindness.  We will be accomplishing at least one random act of kindness and reporting them to you in effort to encourage you as well to pay it forward and be kind to others. “True kindness... 

Let’s face it, school lunches don’t provide for our children the nutrition we hope they do. The meals contain processed foods, mystery meats, and french fries are considered the vegetable. Don’t even get us started on the fact that the only drink choice is milk unless they have a doctor’s note.... 

This French Toast Bake was so yummy it was gone before we could even take pictures of it! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted (We like Earth Balance) 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided in half 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 loaf French bread or Wheat bread, cut into... 

Granola Kids help the earth by picking up litter and give their tips to be a little more ”green.”  You don’t have to spend an hour picking up trash…just start with the little things. See a piece of trash on the ground? Pick it up. Don’t throw you trash on the ground. Be kind to our... 

To purchase a wall chart with this information go to www.greenleafy.org COPYRIGHT: Liz Cook 2005 FATS (Essential Fatty Acids): Essential for brain and nerve function. Vital to get lots of Omega 3 Flaxseed Oil Hempseed Oil Rapeseed Oil Olive Oil Green Leafy Veggies Avocados Nuts: (Almonds, Hazelnuts) Olive oil is great... 

Watch Jordyn, a 7 yr old Granola Kid, make TOFU TACOS!  Read More →