Today is Valentine's Day and to honor the special day we want to talk Roses with you all. We can all agree that roses hold a strong significance in society but from where did the significance of the red rose come from? From playing a key...
We all need our caffeine fix, unless your one of those people who go caffeine free of course (seriously, HOW do you do it?) Some of us go for coffee, while other prefer tea, soda, or even snacking on chocolate to boost energy levels. But...
The National September 11 Memorial Museum opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Since it’s opening, I have avoided going, as events from that day and the weeks, months and years following are still raw and emotional. Living in Battery Park...
A change of pace this month as we interview an extreme sports enthusiast and kiting champion from his home in Raglan, New Zealand. 1. What is your name? Matthew Taggart…most people call me Matt! 2. What is your occupation? Director/Co-Founder Ozone Kites 3. Do you have a “green” memory growing...
Founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spent the last 154 years dedicated to providing international aid and relief to those around the world. In 1922, in a time still ripped apart by the effects of World...
Mother’s day is around the corner and because we think you need a head start on gift shopping, we wanted to provide you with an eco - conscious mother's day gift list! Holidays and events gives us an opportunity to choose to buy products that...
With Earth Day just around the corner, we decided to take a look back at what our eco mavens had to say about their green memories and motivations. Here are 18 of our answers, we hope they inspire you to make Earth Day everyday! 1) Sara...
Agriculture: Defined as the science of farming, including the cultivation of soil and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, etc., agriculture relies solely on a dependable and healthy ecosystem. And with climate change, comes unreliability. Agriculture is greatly impacted by the rising temperatures...
I’ve always thought women were way stronger than men -- but more stoic too. Growing up in the 50’s I’ve seen my mother, grandmother and great grandmother hold the family together and despite all odds, always put food on the table, clothe the kids and...
At a time when strong women need recognition more than ever, what better time to celebrate the power of women than right now - March is Women’s History Month! Women have been a vital part of the fabric of this country since its inception, yet their...