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Gaia Mama
Maya Juniper Rose Norris
August 24, 2009
20 inches * 7 lbs 5 oz
Ecstatically born at home, in water, on purpose. Read the Birth Story & watch a slideshow of the birth on Julie's mama blog: Gaia Mama
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IN THE COOLER
NEW!
Coconut Water
a hydrating natural sports drink with five essential electrolytes (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium & sodium)
Great for Nursing Mom's,
Infants & Athlete's!
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In The News
Playground
is chock full of advice on what to do with the
little ones, written with sass and full of articles about relevant
topics. This edition is green-themed and features articles on Flexitarianism
(pg 58), the "Green Block" covering Dandelion & friends (pg 60) and
the cover article features three natural mama's including co-proprietor
Julie Norris (Girls Gone Green, pg 33). Pick one up at Dandelion or read it online.
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Affiliations Julie's Radio Show Airing on WPRK 91.5 FM ______  Think Local First! ______  Our Neighborhood
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 Our Approach to Food
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 Our Seal of Approval
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Greetings!
It's been five weeks since Maya was born and we are almost ready to return back to the cafe so you can meet her. She is just a peach, and we want to thank everyone for your positive vibes and well wishes. As tempting as it is to stay cuddled up with her at the house forever, I am excited to launch the first installment that will help make us a model home for green building & we hope to have our new earthy look completed by VegFest. This Month, Pardon Our....Plaster!
 We are excited to announce that American Clay has selected Dandelion to be a model home for their environmentally friendly natural earth plaster.This
month you might catch installer Jeff Barrett applying this cover to the
interior of Dandelion during our slow periods. [More Info]Volunteers Needed! Help us prime the walls on Sunday, Oct 11th in preparation for our new, eco-friendly interior! RSVP here or reply to this email and let us know you are interested in lending a hand.
p.s. Tune into Front Porch Radio TODAY at noon on WPRK 91.5 fm for an interview with local midwife Jennie Joseph about normal birthing. It will be my first time hosting since Maya was born, so you might hear her cooing in the background! |
 Gratefully yours, Julie Norris, Co-Proprietor
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
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"Go Flexitarian" Series, Part 2
Julie's Journey Through Flexitarian
 This is the second installment in our "Go Flexitarian" Series. Below is an intro to co-proprietor Julie's personal flexitarian journey.
Once I discovered the truth about food manufacturing practices, I
began a life-changing journey that has slowly broken down my deeply
ingrained unhealthy food habits with the happy side affect of making me
healthier, happier and more in love with REAL food than I ever thought
possible.
The most empowering decisions I have made all center around what I
put in and on my body, but I had to really educate myself first.
Breaking personal habits, particularly FOOD habits, is one of the most
challenging things to do and I recommend a "flexitarian" approach.
After continuous education on this topic, I have come to understand
that we collectively need to curb our consumption of animal products
dramatically, but that does not mean everyone needs to become a vegan
overnight or at all. In the past, you were either a vegetarian or not,
there was no in between. Today, thanks to documentaries like Food Inc. and Fresh
we can compare and contrast small scale artisan vs mass mechanized
production and make empowered decisions about how we vote with our
fork, three times a day.
This means reducing our dependency on
commodity crops, subsidized meat production and the over-processing of
convenience foods. The resulting shift to locally grown, small- farm
varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains and animal products will create
a more secure community, a healthier connection to nature & each
other, and a more delicious plate of food.
Flexitarianism in the local news: Playground Magazine, page 58
Stay Tuned...
Interested in joining the flexitarian movement but confused about where to start? Stay tuned as Julie outlines the first ten steps of her flexitarian journey to help motivate you.
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Growing with Community Support!
Several smart investors have taken advantage of this opportunity to invest locally, earning them a nice return on their purchase.
Investor Profile: Sean & Stacey of Blissful Lotus
 Stacey Murphy & Sean Ramsay are our most sensual customers & owners of Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, located in Ivanhoe Village at 1810 N. Orange Ave. Their mission is to assist women & couple's in creating more love and passion in their lives. They just opened Orlando's first sophisticated romance boutique (halleluah!) providing customers with an upscale shopping experience for all their sensual needs in a positive and authentic way. Follow them on Facebook to learn more about our specials, classes, events, news and tips.
 Stacey & Sean invested at the $250 level, stating, "We are investing in Dandy because of their tireless investment in the community. Dandelion isn't just a great place to eat; it's a great place for people to connect. The community's light wouldn't shine as bright if Dandy wasn't a part of it. The energy Dandelion radiates turned a desolate street into a cornerstone of holistic vibrancy. Dandelion is unique, cares deeply for the community and is a true advocate of buying local. It's the local businesses who bring flavor, flare and culture to a community and this is something Dandy has done in spades."
Want to join Sean & Stacey? Check out our Communitea Investment Opportunities
Prefer to get a cash return? Micro-lending is also an option.
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Upcoming Events
Art Opening, Thursday, October 1st @ 9pm
ELLA Music Festival, October 1-4th, Various Locations [More Info]
For the third year in a row, celebrate the Florida Female Musician at this expanding music festival. This year features an artisan market which will be held Saturday & Sunday next to Dandelion in the Misty Forest parking lot.The line-up is amazing and you won't be disappointed. Since the bulk of the music happens at the Cameo Theater across the street, come grab dinner before the show, a great coupon for ELLA appreciators is at the bottom of this email.
Baby! Int'l Film Festival, Oct 2nd & 3rd, The Plaza Theater[More Info]
Peace On Earth Begins at Birth! An educational film series with panel speakers. Not to be missed by anyone planning on becoming a parent someday.
Full (Harvest) Moon Circle, Sunday, Oct 4 @ 7pm [More Info]
New Moon Circle, Sunday, Oct 18th @ 7pm
*** Dandelion is normally closed Sunday evenings, but we are making exceptions for the moon this month! ***
These rhythm circles are geared for musicians that play softer drums
like frame, tabla, jugs, bells or any other type of light percussion
instruments. Guitar, sitar, didgeridoo, signing bowls, flute,
harmonica, signing and laughter also have a home under the Bodhi Tree
each and every New and Full Moon.
Save the date! It's time for Central Florida VegFest again! We'll be there as usual - October 24th - speakers, food, live music and much more!
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Community Potlucks: All bellies agree - yummy & fun!
Our vegetarian potlucks are the newest bestest community gathering events in town!
Each evening is open to the public, and hosted by a local organization. There are different "themes" so please be sure to check the potluck page for details.
***Due to VegFest, we will be cancelling the potluck on October 19th, all other potlucks will go as planned.****
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