Shabby Chic is not my "thing". I’ve never understood the need to pay 4,500 dollars for a beat-up –…
Month: July 2008
How to Make Your Own Soy Candles
Soy candles are my favorite way to warm up the ambience of my home. They’re eco-friendly and give each room a gold…
In the Right Camp: How to Get Kids to Go Green
We’re shelling out the big bucks again for summer camps. It’s the price we have to pay to keep our city slic…
Pooka Dots Its Clothing With Kid Art
My girls sketch every place they can, from Japanese Manga characters on their art pads to elaborate marker tatoos on the…
Guatemala: Volcanoes, Sugarcane and Yoga Mats
Yoga is all about finding an oasis of calm within yourself, but your surroundings certainly help, the more remote the be…
How to Make Your Own Curtains (That Don't Look Home Made)
You know those times when a really specific idea pops into your head – say, a particular pattern for a new throw p…
Are Green Festivals Bad for the Environment?
Green fairs and festivals seem to be popping up more frequently all over the country as a way to teach consumers about m…
Parli Italiano? Learning New Languages in Middle Age Can Combat Memory Loss
Mi Chiamo Luanne. Come tu chiami? Those were the first phrases on the chalkboard in my 10-week intensive Italian class a…