Bellisima Goddess

Make 2010 the year you start living the Green Life!

Each month, I offer Bellisima Green Wisdom Circles.

The Bellisima Green Wisdom Circle is a three-month exploration of ways to live more green on a daily basis. You may choose to come for one, two, or all three months! The foundation of Bellisima Living Green Wisdom Circles: in order to evaluate our present actions and decisions, it is important to combine the wisdom of the past along with current understanding.

In the circles, you have the opportunity to learn how you can create a healthier lifestyle for yourself and your family, which also supports a healthier planet. We meet twice during the month for two and a half hours each time. Come to each session with your questions and experiences as well as any products you would like to understand better. Each month will prove to be filled with lively information and discussion! You will leave each segment filled with information to help you make future choices and decisions!

You may participate in any of the current green wisdom circles (check the schedule for current times and locations) or start a circle of your own! Contact Donna Mazzitelli to begin a green wisdom circle for your group or community organization.

PART I: During the course of three months, we will explore the following areas:

*SUPPORTING A HEALTHIER, GREENER BODY!
As we focus on our bodies, we will explore the world of personal care products. We will consider such questions as: How should we choose the products we use? Which ingredients are good for us and which could be doing us harm? How many personal care products do we use and how many do we really need? Can we trust what companies advertise? Is there a means of validating company claims? What other considerations should we look at as we choose companies, brands and products to use and support?

*DEVELOPING A HEALTHIER, GREENER DIET!
As we focus on our diet, we will explore the wonderful world of food. During our two sessions, we will consider such questions as: How do we decide whether to buy organic or conventional? What does it mean to buy local? How do we decode all the labels? What do terms like all-natural, organic, free range, local, sustainable mean? What about USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified, and other certifications on labels? Is all processed food bad? What are GMOs? How do we know if something is a GMO food? How should we choose meat, fish, or dairy? Are there foods we should eliminate or add to our diet? How should we store our food? Are there factors to consider in food preparation? How can we feel good about the food we eat?

*CREATING A HEALTHIER, GREENER HOME!
As we focus on our household, we will explore ways to ensure that our home truly is a sanctuary and place of refuge for all its inhabitants. During our two sessions, we will consider questions such as: How do we decide what to use when cleaning our homes? What products are safe to use to freshen the indoor air? How can we ensure that the quality of our indoor air is good? How do we choose products and furnishings in our home, including bedding, linens and clothing? If we are considering remodeling, how do we learn more about green products? What exactly does it mean to furnish or equip our homes with green products?

Schedule: Bellisima Green Wisdom Circles are ongoing, so contact Donna to find out the current schedule.

Cost: $65 per month or a pre-paid course rate of $180.

PART II: You also have the opportunity to participate in two additional two-hour grocery store field trips. During each visit we focus on:

*How to read labels
*How to choose the best ingredients, products and foods

Cost: $35 for each or a pre-paid rate of $60 for both.

To register and learn more, please contact me at donnamazzitelli@gmail.com.

Please join me in Colorado as we learn ways to create a more green world inside and out!!