Summer is here! Time for outdoor barbecues (and white dresses, yay!) For those of you who like to grill, skip the pork ribs and hot dogs this summer in favor of healthier, more flavorful fare. These are tasty dishes that everyone can enjoy and you won’t even have to suck your stomach in when you [...]
Washington, D.C. Home to politicians and lobbyists, cherry blossoms and the Smithsonian, and also home to one of the coolest restaurants I have visited, Java Green.
Java Green Organic Eco Cafe has a mission of creating “a better world by encouraging a socially-responsible conscious lifestyle”. It certainly lives up to its name. Java Green serves its [...]
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Midwives use them to ease the pains of the mother during childbirth.
Therapists have utilized them to alleviate symptoms of depression and balance mood swings.
Women have applied them to their hair for generations, to stimulate growth and instill shine.
Patients with arthritis have found them indispensable for joint pain relief.
What is this seemingly enigmatic [...]
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I am not exactly sure when my love affair with smoothies started. There was a smoothie place near my university, so I used to grab one every so often. I also liked to make my own at home, especially during the sweltering summer months. At some point, my infrequent treat turned into weekly habit, and [...]
By now, all of you know of my enthusiasm for natural products, especially ones used for the skin and hair. Well folks, I have discovered another product that has captured my devotion.
I found out about this product, Bee’s Knees Avo Whip Hair Conditioner, while reading the blog Natural & Organic Body Care. The blogger, Lynn, [...]
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Nourish. Nurture. Grow.
This is the inspiring motto of Naturi Beauty Concepts. You all may remember the dazzling creator of Naturi Beauty, who was recently featured on All Day Natural. You can read her insightful interview here.
Imagine my surprise (and unrestrained delight!) when Shelley approached me about being featured as the Naturi Beauty of the Month [...]
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This Mother’s Day, my sister and I decided to have a savory brunch for the women in our family. (Yes, we did let the men eat too, lol!) Our tasty menu included: garden delight salad, fruit medley, crackers with roasted red pepper hummus, chocolate mousse pie, and finally yellow rice (which was provided by my [...]
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I received the letter below in an e-mail recently from author and health advocate, Kevin Gianni. I agree with his message wholeheartedly. It served as a reminder to me to “keep it simple.” Sometimes less is more.
For some reason or another, humans tend to think that we are superheros. That we can do anything and everything without [...]
Quick, let’s play a word association game. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear of “Arkansas”? Wal-Mart? The Clintons? Hot Springs? I’ll be the first to admit that “green living” doesn’t come to mind, but all that changed after my visit to The Green Corner Store.
My husband and I happened to find [...]
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