It’s one thing to read about how some of the most amazing natural treasures in the world are endangered due to env…
Month: August 2009
Australia’s Shrinking Birds
Australian citizens might not be shrinking but its birds sure are. That’s the word from an Australian National Uni…
A Jug of Vine for the Pure Design of Terrariums That Grow on Us
Call it a succulent message in a bottle: terrariums that capsulize nature’s beauty and grace without requiring hig…
Mercury in Seafood: How Do You Know How Much Fish You Can Safely Eat?
Wondering how much fish is safe to eat? I recommend following the government recommendations; not the bogus calculations…
Cheap, Green ‘n Lean: 12 Tasty, Healthy Foods for Under $1
Every time I go to the grocery store, I’m shocked to see how much the prices keep climbing. In a moment of penny-p…
Leggings and Tunics – How Not to Look Pregnant
I don’t know how many times I have women tell me they can’t wear leggings and tunics: “I look pregnant…
Killer Spices!
Mint. Rosemary. Thyme. Clove. They are all well-known spices used in the kitchen. But for organic farmers, they are als…
Another Year Older and Deeper in Debt: A Shift in the Barbie Paradigm
No one growing up during the upbeat, Mattel-directed Sixties figures they’ll be worse off in middle age, forced to…