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Pink Slime: Our Children Deserve Better Meals at School

I cannot even fathom there is a human out there that is approving schools to serve this to children. The USDA is feeding this so-called pink slime, a beef-like product created by grinding together connective tissue and beef scraps normally used in dog food, and treated with ammonia hydroxide to kill salmonella and E. coli. ... Read more »

By Beth Prystowsky,
March 9, 2012 at 8:13 am • 

Am I the Worst Mom Ever for Not Allowing McDonalds?

Since this is the last week before school starts, I’m consciously making an effort to explore our city and have an adventure every day.  Monday we strolled the wooded paths of North Park Nature Center, Tuesday we took the bus and El downtown and Wednesday, well my son is begging to go to McDonald’s. He is close to six and has never... Read more »

By Beth Prystowsky,
August 31, 2011 at 10:12 am • 

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