Holistic Squid RSS Holistic Squid Twitter Holistic Squid Facebook Holistic Squid Instagram Holistic Squid Google+

Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Radiant Life!

April 16, 2013
Radiant Life Giveaway at Holistic Squid

When I first discovered Radiant Life Company, I was pretty sure they set up their site just for me. This is one-stop shopping for anyone that follows a traditional, Real food diet, and if you don't already love Radiant Life too, it's just a matter of time. So... I'm super excited to announce that … [Read More...]

Am I Green Enough?
Confessions of a Modern Eco-Conscious Girl

April 12, 2013
Am I Green Enough? - Holistic Squid

Eco-consciousness isn't just for tie-dye wearing, patchouli-burning, vegan-eating hippies. These days, "green living" has gone mainstream trendy. While the upscale eco-friendly folks and the dirt-loving tree huggers all have some smart ideas, I find the real life practice of green living to be … [Read More...]

Party Wave Wednesday 4-10-13

April 10, 2013
Party Wave Wednesday

Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday!  Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of … [Read More...]

GIVEAWAY: Apple iPad Mini! ($357 Value)

April 6, 2013
iPad Mini Giveaway at Holistic Squid

While I am a crunchy mama in many ways, I have to admit, I love technology. The convenience and efficiency of a good gadget make me feel like a modern day Judy Jetson. In our home the iPad serves as recipe box, book reader, kid-entertainer, jukebox, cinema, and so much more. On trips it's an easy … [Read More...]

Shoo Flu Tonic

April 5, 2013
Shoo Flu Tonic At Holistic Squid

Fighting a tickle in your throat? Is the flu threatening to take over your home? Well, check this out! This magical shoo flu tonic is a play on an elixir my grandmother used to brew up and bribe us to drink when we were looking a little piqued. At the time, it seemed like a strange and fiery … [Read More...]

Branch Basics Giveaway WINNER & A Special Sale for Holistic Squid Readers!

April 4, 2013
879dbc02c3794e9625f0b646b2dd42f5

  And now to announce the lucky winner of the Branch Basics Cleaning Supplies ($95 value): Drumroll please… The winner is: Leana B. who entered on Thu Apr 04 2013 00:28:24  (Eastern Daylight Time) by pinning the contest on Pinterest. Congratulations, Leana!!! Email emily at … [Read More...]

Party Wave Wednesday 4-03-13

April 3, 2013
Party Wave Wednesday

Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday!  Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of … [Read More...]

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway WINNER!

March 30, 2013
KitchenAid Stand Mixer

  And now to announce the lucky winner of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer ($350 value): Drumroll please… The winner is: Leilani who entered on March 4, 2013 at 09:57:56 EST (-0500) by joining the Holistic Squid newsletter. Congratulations, Leilani!!! Email emily at holisticsquid dot … [Read More...]

Why Food Coloring is Bad and What to Use Instead

March 28, 2013
Why I don't want my kids eating food coloring

I am sure that many of you health-conscious, crunchy readers will find it odd that I am bothering to write a post about why food coloring is bad. But apparently, there are plenty of folks out there who haven't yet gotten the memo. Please pass this along to them. Thank you! Last Friday when I … [Read More...]

Giveaway: Branch Basics – Amazing All Purpose Green Cleaning – $95 value!

March 27, 2013
Branch Basics Giveaway at Holistic Squid

It's truly rare to find me excited about cleaning, but Branch Basics is a product that makes me do a happy dance. Finally a simple and effective green cleaning system! As you probably know, I'm all for crunchy living - I make my own yogurt, ferment cabbage and kombucha, wash my face with coconut … [Read More...]