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New Law Bans Toxic Additives in Foods

Did you know there are over 1,700 food additives allowed in the U.S.? Many are…

Why Eating with the Seasons Boosts Health

Do you know the food in your grocery cart may have traveled over 1,500 miles…

Travel Light, Wander Deep: How to Pack a Carry on Bag Like a Naturalist to Reclaim Your Freedom

I remember standing in the middle of a bustling airport terminal last spring, the air…

Slash Your Carbon Footprint With These Moves

Last Saturday, as I was in my kitchen, I looked outside. My neighbor was carefully…

A No-nonsense Guide to Patching Your Walls Without the Hype

I was standing in my sun-drenched living room last Tuesday, staring at a jagged, unsightly…

What Are Functional Foods & Should You Care?

Did you know nearly 70% of Americans now look for foods with extra health benefits?…

What the Slow Growth of a Forest Can Teach Us About Making Peace With an Unfinished Project

I was sitting on my back porch last Tuesday, staring at the half-built cedar planter…

Living Trash-Free in a Trash-Filled World

Did you know the average American creates about 4.4 pounds of waste each day? This…