Robin is a freelance writer who started blogging about the environment when she and her family began making many changes to their day-to-day lives. She's the founder of the South Jersey Locavore website and a frequent contributor to "Edible Jersey" magazine, a member of the James Beard Award-winning Edible Publications. Her first book, "The One Year Women in Christian History" (which has absolutely nothing to do with food), published in September 2014. A former high school English teacher, she left teaching to stay home with her two sons and turned her love for writing into a career. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
Here's the most popular Halloween candy in every state
October 17, 2019, 2:35 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
(And don't blame us, Nevada; you bought that candy corn.
How to break your rotisserie chicken habit
October 11, 2019, 3:46 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Rotisserie chickens are convenient, but here's why you should save them for emergency chicken needs only.
Fruits and veggies may keep the blues away
October 10, 2019, 3 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you're looking to improve your outlook, the produce bin is a good place to start.
6 household items with hidden plastic in them
September 26, 2019, 12:21 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
You probably have several of these in your home right now.
Destructive spotted lanternflies are making their way across the East Coast
September 19, 2019, 8:12 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.
It's time to stop hugging your chickens
September 16, 2019, 8:08 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Backyard poultry have been linked to salmonella outbreaks, in part because some owners get too cozy with their feathered friends.
Everything you need to know about mooncakes (including why they're so expensive)
September 13, 2019, 5:31 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
These traditional cakes are an important part of the Mid-Autumn Chinese festival.
What artificial sweeteners do to your body
September 5, 2019, 12:59 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
They've been linked to diabetes, dementia and decreased gut health.
6 foods more likely than chicken to harbor salmonella
August 23, 2019, 8:53 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
You're more at risk from your salad than you know.
What are ultra-processed foods, and are you eating too many of them?
July 29, 2019, 12:17 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
There's processed food and then there's ultra-processed food. One of them adds a lot more sugar to our diets than we realize.
This amazing way to eat an apple makes the core disappear
July 25, 2019, 9:54 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Prepare to be a little freaked out and then rush to your refrigerator to try this method of eating an apple for yourself.
Can you peel a head of garlic in 10 seconds?
June 21, 2019, 10:30 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Two viral videos show how to peel garlic faster than you ever thought was possible.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
