Crunchy – Caitlin Liz Fisher

Cut back on waste by using the whole buffalo

April 23, 2014 by Caitlin, posted in Crunchy, Environmentalism, Food, Minsumerism, Philosophy

Yesterday was Earth Day. I missed getting this post done in time for it but it's a great Earth Day concept I share with you today - the concept of reducing waste. I firmly approve of the notion that the native American Indians "used the whole buffalo" when they hunted. A buffalo provided many useful … Continue reading Cut back on waste by using the whole buffalo

Shopping smarter: Earth Fare vs. Heinen’s

March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 by Caitlin, posted in Crunchy, Finances, Food

It is said that ignorance is bliss. But ignorance about food can cause major health issues. However, being informed about food means that the pool of acceptable food choices grows ever smaller. Pesticides, GMOs, artificial dyes and flavors, growth hormones, and antibiotics are all chemical concerns from food. Then you add ethical issues of animal … Continue reading Shopping smarter: Earth Fare vs. Heinen’s

Fuzzy Legs

July 5, 2013July 3, 2013 by Caitlin, posted in Crunchy, Ditch it, Environmentalism, Minsumerism

I started shaving my legs when I was nine. Mom did it, and I wanted to do it, because it's something girls do. So I began shaving. Poorly. At one point, my dad had to continue my education on how to shave my legs (I am pretty sure I was running the plastic edge of … Continue reading Fuzzy Legs

Ditch it: The bra

June 21, 2013June 18, 2013 by Caitlin, posted in Crunchy, Ditch it, Wardrobe

I'm an information sponge and I read a lot about health and wellness knowledge that comes from outside the realm of modern medicine. Up until now, I thought that a good bra was necessary for breast health, but I've come upon some conflicting information that has me second guessing that belief. The history of the … Continue reading Ditch it: The bra