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  • Gas Pains

    Posted on March 31st, 2011 in HOWDINI by Kathy Olsen

    I drive a mini-van.  I know people make fun of mini-vans, and, by extension, those who drive them, but it is the official vehicle of the suburban soccer mom.  However, when I think about it, an awful lot of vehicles spilling out kids at the field are SUVs, which seem to use an awful lot of gas while seating and …

  • Got Organic Milk?

    Posted on March 10th, 2011 in HOWDINI by Kathy Olsen

    Did you know that cows shouldn’t be eating corn?  They’re grass eaters by nature, with stomachs perfectly designed to digest it, yet they’re usually fed corn for a variety of reasons, none of which take into account your health as a beef eater.  This is one of the eye-openers delivered in Michael Pollan’s “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” which my friend Karen, …

  • About This Blogger

    • Unless you see otherwise, blogs are written by me. To learn a lot about me (and who wouldn’t want to?) check out the About Us page at Howdini.  But here’s enough to help you picture me, your happy blogger, as you read.  I’m a willowy blonde, fabulous figure, late 30s, Ivy League educated but very down to earth. Oh wait, that’s my imaginary alter ego. In reality, I’m none of those things, except down to earth, or maybe, uh, earthy. I’m also a long time television producer and writer, a mom, and a wife. I have written two books; the new one is called Five Lessons I Didn’t Learn From Breast Cancer (and One Big One I Did) which you can buy HERE.
    • --Shelley Lewis

  • Blog

    • While hundreds of how to videos await you at Howdini, The Howdini Blog is where you’ll find out what goes on behind the scenes.  We blog about what’s hot, what’s new, what makes us laugh, and sometimes, what drives us crazy.  It’s our chance to share our opinions, and it’s your chance, too.  Feel free to post a comment…please!