Care2 Reaches 25 Million Members

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Today I became a member of Care2.com and helped them reach 25 million members!

Care2 is "the largest online community for healthy and green living, human rights and animal welfare."

Its free to join, and as a member you earn Butterfly Rewards for commenting on articles, starting and signing petitions, sending free e-cards and more. 

Butterfly Rewards can be redeemed to make a difference in the world by protecting the rainforest, providing food, water, and education for children, protecting wild, shelter and farm animals, and even helping farmers grow food crops and organic cotton!

Here are just a few links to recent articles you yogis and yoginis may find interesting:

The New and Improved Vegetarian and Vegan Food Pyramid

Gender Discrimination and Child Mortality in India

Ayurveda: Oil Pulling Heals Gums and Whitens Teeth Naturally

4 Ways Mindfulness Transforms Your Life

Thanks to Care2 for offering one more way to "Be the change you wish to see in the world." 

More Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

I just couldn't resist sharing today's refreshments.

They're so pretty, frosty cool, and delicious too!

On the left:  Cherry and Marigold (next time I would cut the cherries)

On the right:  Nectarine and Day Lily

What combinations have you come up with?

Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

Strawberry and Wild Rose

Looking for some naturally sweet summer refreshment? 

You can make plain water pretty and delicious as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.  Add a few pieces of fruit and some edible flowers to your water glass or pitcher.

2.  Infuse for a few hours.

3.  Enjoy!

Blueberry and Lilac

Want more inspiration and recipes?

42 Flowers You Can Eat

Watermelon Hibiscus Water

Jasmine Infused Water

Lavender Water, DIY Infused Water Station

What's your favorite infused water recipe?

Blissful Bellies

With so many of my friends going gluten-free, I was thrilled to come across this gem! 

Ed's Gluten Free at #103 9303-34 Avenue, Edmonton, is open 7 days a week.  They have all kinds of foods:  fresh, packaged and frozen to help make gluten-free meal planning varied and delicious!

While we're on the topic, if you're questing for a "Blissful Belly", Victoria Laine, author of "Health by Chocolate" offers classes, workshops and more! 

If you sign up for her monthly E-zine, Victoria will even send you her "3 Saucy Secrets for Vibrant Energy and a Happy Tummy"! (A $97 value, including yummy bonus recipes!)