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It was known for many years that a relatively unknown crisis, that affects certain crops and consequently our food supply, would be getting worse within future years. This crisis is related to the diminishing population of a small insect, the…Read More

The 2016 Olympics closing ceremony was just last week and it was quite the year for the Olympics. Whether we were being wowed by Simone Biles’ ability to defy gravity, or shedding tears of joy with Simone Manuel on being…Read More

New York City can be a daunting place—especially for parents traveling with rambunctious little kids. But fear not! Here is a list of some spectacularly fun things to do as a family in the Big Apple, that will be sure…Read More

Day 3: McEnroe Organic Farm Our second stop on the Sustainable Farming Program with the Natural Gourmet Institute was a visit to McEnroe Organic Farm in Millerton, New York. McEnroe Organic Farm is made up of over 1,100 acres of fields,…Read More

This week is Be Kind to Humankind Week (#BK2HK), which is an annual celebration of kindness that is recognized globally. It’s a week, according to the BK2HK site, “of reflection and kind thoughts of others to make this world a…Read More

A picture is worth a thousand words. A picture that was taken by the legendary New Yorker icon Bill Cunningham is worth that, plus 1 million dollars (literally, according to a filing in Manhattan Surrogates Court). The New York Times photographer,…Read More

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Sustainable Farming Program with Chef Jay Weinstein and the Natural Gourmet Institute. The certification program included lectures, hands-on work, preparing and sharing meals together, a lot of sweat, and a lot of smiles.…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Brook Harvey-Taylor, the President and Founder of an 100% vegan and cruelty free skin, body…Read More

In the midst of living a hectic life in a crazy world, sometimes you need to find a way to take time for yourself, and get your mind off of any anxiety provoking or stressful thoughts. And why not help…Read More

1.What is your name? Stephanie Tourles   2.What is your occupation? I have a blended career of several occupations . . . all woven together by herbs. I’m a licensed holistic esthetician; certified aromatherapist; an herbalist with training in both…Read More