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7 reasons why i truly like east bay regional parks

April 17th 2010

2010 marks a year since “Ours To Keep” the 75th anniversary celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks District – one of the finest cures for Nature Deficit Disorder. Established in 1934, the East Bay Regional Parks District became the first regional parks agency in the United States. It consists of 65 parks with more [...]

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relax with a facial and detox

January 31st 2010

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 with more posts [...]

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holiday drinks

December 7th 2009

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 will take both of them! [...]

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conscious shopping for the holiday season and beyond

December 1st 2009

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 [...]

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national farmer’s market week

August 5th 2009

Here in the U.S.A. we are right in the middle of the National Farmer’s Market Week. This August 2 – 8, 2009 marks the 10th annual celebration of the more than 4,800 farmer’s markets here in the United States. More than 94% of all farms are what the U.S. government refers to as Small Farm [...]

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nature deficit disorder

June 23rd 2009

Each of us cannot deny our connection with nature.  Generations ago, connecting to nature was much easier – even for city dwellers.  Now, many do not get the chance to experience nature.  A few decades ago, much of the public became afraid to wander in nature especially in cities along with some suburbs.  Some city [...]

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