New to Housewares: The Best Water Bottle Yet!

New to our housewares department: TAKEYA GLASS WATER BOTTLES! Takeya's version of this eco-friendly bottle is sure to make it your go-to water bottle after your first use! At 16 oz, it is an easy size to take along with you. Continuing the tradition of their line, the bottles feature an airtight, leak-proof twist cap. A smart addition is the silicone jacket that not only personalizes your bottle, but also protects your bottle (especially if you have clutzy tendencies, like me), helps keep your drink cold, and protects you from getting chilled! In addition, both the bottle and the jacket are dishwasher safe, making your clean up as effortless as possible!

If being an eco-friendly leader isn't enough of a reason to invest in one of these bottles, there are other reasons to consider switching out your favorite gym companion.

- There is no plastic or metallic taste to the water (or whatever else you put in bottles to take along with you) if you are using a glass bottle.

- It's BPA free (but be careful with the lids!), so you are poisoning yourself.

- Plastics break down over time and with temperature changes, making your water a potential carrier of harmful toxins and micro-organisms. Glass does not alter in this way.

- If you're like me and you have to have a cold drink with you on all of your daily adventures, liquids stored in glass will cool down more quickly in the refrigerator and will stay cooler for a longer amount of time.

-Glass bottles, if they get damaged or you decide to trade your's in, are very easily recycled. Plastic bottles are non-biodegradable and create a lot of waste.

Stop in and check out the new bottles today!

Supplement Shorts: Pau d'Arco

Ancient Incan Secret:

Pau d'arco turbocharges immunity! This Brazilian herb, packed with antioxidants, flavonoids and coenzyme Q10, boosts white blood cell count, effectively fighting off colds, flu and even cancer! What's more, "it fortifies mucous membranes throughout the body, blocking germs from entering your system in the first place."   In fact , it's such a powerful immune booster that researchers are currently studying its potential to combat HIV!

We carry the tea or you can try the capsules in 1,000 mg. per day.

Manic Monday Meal: Weeknight Chili

The weekend is over and it's back to reality! Each Monday we will post an easy recipe, either for the crockpot, quick fix or five ingredient or less recipe. Here's to eating healthy, simply!

Check out this recipe from StoneHouse 27!  They have low sodium, gluten-free cooking sauces that are tasty as part of a quick stir-fry meal.  Discover other uses for the sauces here, including this week's recipe:

Tomato and Chilies Sauce

This recipe is a hearty winter warmer as the Stonehouse 27 Tomato & Chilies sauce contains warming spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The recipe uses lean ground turkey with makes this meal super healthy!

Ingredients:

1 jar Stonehouse 27 Tomato & Chilies Cooking Sauce

1 lb lean ground turkey

1 can dark red kidney beans, drained

1 8oz pack fresh mushrooms, quartered

Preparation:
Over medium heat, add ground beef and contents of Stonehouse 27 cooking sauce. Stir to mix and then add fresh mushrooms and kidney beans. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes and add salt to taste.

Serving suggestion: For a family friendly meal, serve over cooked whole grain pasta and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Incense-d!

With Fall swiftly approaching, many might be feeling jittery or uptight about the changes that autumn brings. Sending kids off to school, essays oozing out of the walls, and work schedules that seem more hectic than ever; don't live with daily anxieties! "Moodstar" incenses boast a vast array of products that help invigorate, refresh, and spice up the mundane of every day!

Rejuvenating "Suna", made with essential oils such as orange, lemon, and rosemary, will help make any day a bit brighter! The rich, bold scent of "Java" will set even non-coffee drinkers into a fog-free morning bliss! Other scents such as "Paradise", "Musk", "Isle", "Dance with Clouds", "Focus", and many more, will help bust the bad moods and leave you feeling better than ever! With so many fantastic options, it may be tough to choose just one!

Vegan Wednesday! Primal Strips!

Primal Strips vegan jerky is now available at Food For Thought!

These delicious jerkys are an awesome snack for the middle of the afternoon when you get a hankering for something savory.  They are all vegan & high in protein. Non-GMO, no artificial colors or flavors. 

They were voted best new vegan snack by VegNews magazine!!!

Great for camping, biking, hiking, and all sorts of outdoor activities! Stop by FOOD FOR THOUGHT and pick some up today!

Your Gift Headquarters!

Is a birthday coming up? Is someone you know graduating? Does someone in your life need a little something to perk them up? Regardless of age or gender, look no further than Food For Thought for all of your funky, unique gift needs! We have several fun ideas for kids, ranging from puzzles to pirate, princess and fairy paraphernalia to cars and books! All of our toys are lead-free, kid friendly, and sure to entertain! Zubels, a line of stuffed toys we have, are fair trade and are hand-knit with certified organic cotton. Several toys are also made in the USA! And we now carry silly bands!

Not in the need of kid toys? We have board games, journals, gag gifts and books that are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party. And if you aren't sure what your giftee would like, we have gift cards available!

If you're hosting a party, you will be sure to find a myriad of products to help make sure your event goes with out a hitch!

And to cap it all off, we have five fabulous greeting card lines. No need to shop around when you have everything you could want right in the same store! Stop in and check out our newly redone housewares department! And, make sure to ask about gift baskets!

Supplement Shorts: Stop the Sniffles!

Oregano staves off the sniffles (and more)!

This European herb is one of the most nutritious substances on Earth, with 42 times more antioxidants than apples and 30 times more than potatoes!

Plus, it's loaded with antimicrobial compounds that fight cold-causing bacteria. And now, researchers are finding it can destroy giardia, one of the culprits behind Montezuma's revenge!

Just sprinkle on your food each day, or look for oil of oregano at Food for Thought and follow package directions.