We’re celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day a few days early by following all the festive parades taking place all over the country.  Brittney described a parade in Hoboken, NJ.  She writes: “For years, this parade, held the first Saturday in March, attracts hundreds of spectators looking to catch a glimpse of the bands and floats. Irish and non-Irish from across the tri-state area mainly come for the special deals on beer and the various pubs that line Washington Street, where the parade stepped off.”

This week, we learned a lot about how the economy affects our lives in ways we had not previously imagined.  Rosalind discovered that the poor economy actually helps the sex toy industry.  When the going gets tough, the tough jump into bed!  What’s the point of haute couture when we can barely afford to pay our bills?  Regina explored the relevance of high fashion in a low economy.  What happens when people are so desperate that they turn to crime?  Ian found out the consequences.

Have you ever looked at food labels closely?  Ariela researched misleading health food labels.  She writes: “While some food labeling systems are extremely reliable, others may falsely advertise the nutritional and environmental benefits of what we perceive to be mindful, health-promoting foods. These misleading health food labels may be causing many of us to blindly make decisions that are hurting, rather than helping, our bodies and world.”

Or, you can just look at some beautiful photographs of food packaging.

Love,
Laryssa Wirstiuk
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
laryssa@tooshytostop.com