It’s time again for the annual Vanderkooi Summer Bucket List. I handed around a note book and had the…
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Read MoreWe like to promote a healthy lifestyle here at Vitala, so when it’s nice out we recommend getting outdoors! Lucy…
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Read MoreIt looks like the Run for Water has become a family tradition in our home. The elementary school where my…
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Read MoreHappy Friday! Have some free time on your hands? You need to try Google Feud! If you haven’t heard of…
Read MoreI love the whole good cop bad cop scene that plays out in the Lego movie. It’s so reminiscent of…
Read MoreEver find yourself stumped for lunch ideas by the end of the week? Epicurious has the great idea to buy…
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Read MoreYou read the title correctly, gardening is scientifically proven to have multiple health benefits. A healthy heart, head, and hands…
Read MoreHave you planted your garden yet? Fortunately it’s not too late, I have good news. I made a discovery this…
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Read MoreIt’s time to plant the garden. The funny thing is, our fabulous garden boxes still have the remnants of last…
Read MoreThis past Christmas, I wanted to personally make something for all the lovely ladies in my life. My knitting skills…
Read MoreWhen I was asked to contribute a blog post on being a new mom, one of my first thoughts was…
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Read MoreSome of you might be familiar with something called cellulite. I happen to have acquired some over the past several…
Read MoreOn Valentine’s Day Bill received a book from one of the gorgeous and smart young ladies at work. The book…
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Read MoreIt’s been said that you are ‘Judged by your ACTIONS and not your INTENTIONS’. Oh dear…remember all our good intentions…
Read MoreLara from the lab is a fantastic baker, we all get pretty excited when we walk into the work kitchen…
Read MoreThe number of independent grocery markets is growing again! So many opportunities to support our local growers and processors. Check…
Read MoreWhile on our recent trip to Hawaii Bill really had a chance to ‘Hang Loose’; kick back and relax Hawaiian…
Read MoreIt’s easy to grab the typical comfort foods like junk food when you’re feeling down, but then you just end…
Read MoreWhen it comes to tropical family vacations I feel so grateful and very spoiled. I never grew up with exotic…
Read MoreWe’re all about food here at Vitala, so we thought it would be a good idea to share some items…
Read MoreThis old bag is ready for vacation…and so am I☺ Spring Break has arrived and that means we get to…
Read MoreMeet Sheri, she is sweet, beautiful as well as strong and flexible not only because she does yoga but in…
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Read MoreReading together with my little boys is something that I try to make happen each day in our house, if…
Read MoreSo Bill got into the whole CROSS FIT revolution (see his post) and now he has the kids on board….
Read MoreIt’s a rather brilliant piece showing kids happily engaged in outdoor play when a black screen slowly pushes in on…
Read MoreIf you’re planning a stay-cation this Spring Break, you may have mixed feelings about having the kids at home for…
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Read MoreThe first time I gave blood was back in high school. I remember feeling glad to help out, I wasn’t…
Read MoreHi! My name is Vanessa. I’ve been in charge of overseeing birthday parties at the EcoDairy, making sure that everything…
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