Forks Over Knives Documentary

My attempt to reduce the processed foods my kids are eating has been difficult. For inspiration I decided to see the documentary Forks Over Knives by director Lee Fulkerson. The film did not disappoint and was the kick in the pants I needed to improve our bad food habits.
The documentary follows research done by Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn that concludes a plant-based diet can prevent heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. If you are a fan of the Dr. Oz Show, then this is the film for you.



The success stories of the diabetes and heart disease patients in the film were inspiring. After the screening I drove straight to the market and bought almond milk, whole wheat pasta and veggie snacks for the kids. I haven't fully committed to a plant-based diet, but am determined to make healthier food choices for myself and my family. Here is a list of showtimes for Forks Over Knives.

Kinokuniya Bookstore, Costa Mesa

After reading the blog post "Buying Japanese Crochet Books" by Crochet Your Way; I made an impromptu stop at Kinokuniya on my way to the Newport Beach Film Festival.
At Kinokuniya I purchased two Dragon Ball Z mangas for my son and was surprised to find Kinokuniya carries a lot more than books. Here are some photos:

Knitting, crochet and quilting books

Erasers, erasers, erasers

Bento boxes for sale

Assorted origami paper


Kinokuniya Orange County
3030 Harbor Boulevard #G3
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-662-2319

Kinokuniya Little Tokyo downtown LA
123 Astronaut E Onizuka Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-687-4480

Haste Thee Nymph

Guess who's spending Mother's Day sans the kids?
(Well, it's really 3 hours sans the kids).

Me.
I'm going to see the Mark Morris Dance Group this Mother's Day weekend!



Happy Mother's Day.
Hope your Mother's Day is filled with jest and youthful jollity.

Newport Beach Film Fest 2011 - The Clean Bin Project

Yesterday I attended the screening of The Clean Bin Project at The 2011 Newport Beach Film Festival. The Clean Bin Project is a documentary about a young married couple who compete against each other in a zero waste/trash free challenge. This eco friendly movie is a funny and charming document of the zero waste movement. The married couple (Grant Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer) at the center of the film are easily relatable and prove that small steps towards zero waste isn't so daunting. Here's the trailer:



I found The Clean Bin Project particularly inspiring as I question my family's consumption habits and my responsibilities as a mom.