The end of the month is here, and it’s time for some rest and relaxation. A facial and detox is a great way to unwind. You can go to your favorite spa or you stay at home. Take a few tips from Remede Spa in San Francisco. Next month I will return [...]
Read On No CommentsStill have a few last minute gifts to purchase for the season? Will you be decorating a really nice box with a note inside that says, “Your gift is in the mail and on its way?” Good. You have come to the right post. Find some eco-stylish gifts for vegetarian and green loved ones. They [...]
It’s Monday, and I could sure use a drink. What about you? Well you won’t be left out because there are not one, but two drinks – with a twist – on tap. One is alcoholic; one is not. You decide which you prefer. If you are like me, you [...]
Cyber Monday has come and gone; Black Friday is now a faint memory. Millions worldwide headed into cyberspace and brick-and-mortar stores to make purchases. Ideas abound on the internet regarding Black Friday aka “Buy Nothing Day.” While Black Friday is over, two posts - Ban Black Friday This Year from Growing a Green Family (found [...]
Maya Lin needs no introduction. The subject of an award winning documentary, “Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision,” a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, she is one of the great artists of our time. Lin, a dedicated environmentalist, works at the intersection of [...]
Pumpkins are plentiful this time of year in the United States. Yes, the recipe calls for garnet sweet potatoes, but pumpkins would also work well. “Sugar pie” pumpkins would be a good choice. Acorn squash and butternut squash are also fine substitutes. Credit goes to Healdsburg, California based Lia Huber for [...]
The distinct voices of frogs have always been among the most familiar of nature’s sounds. Alas, it may no longer be the case due to disappearing and declining populations. Some varieties of harlequin frogs and tree frogs are a high priority on the endangered species list due to declines of over 80% [...]
So healthy and tasty as well. This recipe is from chef, Terry Walters. She has a new book out titled Clean Food, “The cleaner we eat, the clearer we think, and the better we can embrace good health and nutrition.” Now I know that this seems contradictory after that killer chocolate [...]
Today the weather is absolutely horrific with a major rain storm and wind gusts of up to 77mph! Due to the storm the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers closed for the day. Have you ever been there? What a beautiful place! Set in a white, wooden Victorian greenhouse, it is the oldest [...]