Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the North Carolina Natural Hair Expo. Held in Raleigh, this was North Carolina’s First Natural Hair Expo, and hopefully one of many successful ones in the future. The brainchild of Malaika Cooper and Martone Evans, these ladies produced an extraordinary event, replete with workshops, vendors and an [...]

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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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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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Spring is almost here, and summer is just around the corner. (Can you tell I’m ready for warm weather?) What does that mean..traveling season!
I would love to hear from you! I will have an ongoing series on the best healthy spots in each city, including spas, stores, restaurants, etc.
If you would like to [...]

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“We believe the only way that food should be processed, is by the human body.”  This  is the philosophy behind Live Organic Food Bar, a sustainable, organic restaurant in Toronto, Canada.  I had the pleasure of dining there during a trip to Canada last year and will forever treasure this blissful experience.
Upon entering the restaurant, [...]

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