Green(er)
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
From a young age, Denice Casavant suffered from frequent infections. “I had a lot of ear infections and, according to my mother, I was always on an antibiotic” said Casavant. “That set the stage for my suppressed immune system and... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Her t-shirt reads Junk and Disorderly in distressed black letters across the back. Patty Tracey chuckles impishly at the joke as she sets aside a box of vintage linens and welcomes you into her new enterprise, Marshall Junk Shop on Back Street in... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Before I had even heard of Asheville I was living in Jackson Hole Wyoming, a paradise for those who love the outdoors and extreme sports. Out there in Jackson, Asheville was a well-known South Eastern destination for the same good stuff:... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
This is a story about a woman whose life has been inextricably altered, first by loss; then by hope, passion and determination.
Not long ago, Susan Seidman was living in the Philadelphia area, where familial roots had anchored her. It was the city... Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) May/June 2012
For seven years running, Watkins Concrete Block Co. of Omaha has sponsored the Watkins Ultimate Backyard Challenge. The annual contest allows some of the area’s best landscape design contractors to showcase their premier backyard projects in... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) March 2012
With cooler temperatures, I’m not much inclined do be outside so I have turned my attention to projects I can do inside. Walking from front to back I made a list of every project I could think of room to room. From this list I am going to make... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
“I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” ~Henry David Thoreau
In the mid-1980s, Judy Garry was working at the University of Delaware and studying for... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2012
So, you’ve got a junk drawer that’s overflowing, a storage room that desperately needs organizing, and several closets in major need of a makeover. With spring just a few short weeks away, what better time to begin spring cleaning and pur ...So, you’ve got a junk drawer that’s overflowing, a storage room that desperately needs organizing, and several closets in major need of a makeover. With spring just a few short weeks away, what better time to begin spring cleaning and... Read More
By Cathi Laughlin
Back when we were growing up, you would never have told someone you lived in a green house. They’d picture you lounging among the roses, then make a hasty retreat. But if you made that proclamation today, you’d be consi ...By Cathi Laughlin
Back when we were growing up, you would never have told someone you lived in a green house. They’d picture you lounging among the roses, then make a hasty retreat. But if you made that proclamation today, you’d be... Read More
By Kendall Spelhaug Why scrape by on four hours of sleep when you could get a satisfying, dream-filled eight? Why nibble on pizza and ice cream when you could eat a well-balanced meal? Why breathe toxic air when a fresher, cleaner atmosphere is avail ...By Kendall Spelhaug
Why scrape by on four hours of sleep when you could get a satisfying, dream-filled eight? Why nibble on pizza and ice cream when you could eat a well-balanced meal? Why breathe toxic air when a fresher, cleaner atmosphere is... Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) October 2008
Joanne Lannin, who lives in Gorham, is a
former reporter now well into her second
career as English teacher at Bonny Eagle
High School.
Cindy D'Alfonso of
Westbrook is an ecodreamer.
Even as she
was lugging a day's
worth of trash (two
30-gal ...Joanne Lannin, who lives in Gorham, is a
former reporter now well into her second
career as English teacher at Bonny Eagle
High School.
Cindy D'Alfonso of
Westbrook is an ecodreamer.
Even as she
was lugging a day's
worth of trash (two
30-gallon... Read More
The increase in devastating storms has left many people wondering Is God trying to warn us? Is the earth going through a climate change? Yes, would be the answer that many scientists and those concerned about our planet would say. Is the extreme weat ...The increase in devastating storms has left many people wondering Is God trying to warn us? Is the earth going through a climate change? Yes, would be the answer that many scientists and those concerned about our planet would say. Is the extreme... Read More
Vive Magazine (FL)
As Kermit the Frog used to say, “It’s not easy being green.” And when it comes to lxuury travel, in many ways, the same can be said. For luxury hotels, going green, or building green, and encouraging visitors to add some green to th ...As Kermit the Frog used to say, “It’s not easy being green.” And when it comes to lxuury travel, in many ways, the same can be said. For luxury hotels, going green, or building green, and encouraging visitors to add some green to... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) April 2009
“Green has great healing power. It balances the emotions and brings about a feeling of calmness. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance. It represents hope, vitality, and lo ...“Green has great healing power. It balances the emotions and brings about a feeling of calmness. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance. It represents hope, vitality, and... Read More
Vive Magazine (FL)
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, more and more Floridians particularly women are taking a green-zone stand. It has as much to do with supporting the environment as it does maximizing personal health. The fact is, so much of our food is sprayed ...When it comes to fruits and vegetables, more and more Floridians particularly women are taking a green-zone stand. It has as much to do with supporting the environment as it does maximizing personal health. The fact is, so much of our food is... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Nov 2011
Every month I am pleased to share with you another part of my ‘path to green.’ My journey into holistic living has been a process six years in the making and each year I find more and more ways to live a pure and sustainable life.... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
When you hear the word juniper, or the botanically correct name Juniperus, most individuals think of their kin folk having a large block of these somewhat spiny plants that are huge and overgrown and make you itchy when you rub up against them. As... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
Your garden may not be planted yet, but with warmer weather and longer days, planting time is close in sight. Get a head start by preparing a healthy salad, contemplating your garden plot or farmers market run, and dream of fresh fruits and... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
There are many wonderful things going on during this time of year. The holidays bring about fun family activities, beautiful scenery—both natural and manmade—and a feeling of warmth and joy that spreads worldwide. There are hayrides, festivals,... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2012
So, you’ve got a junk drawer that’s overflowing, a storage room that desperately needs organizing, and several closets in major need of a makeover. With spring just a few short weeks away, what better time to begin spring cleaning and... Read More
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Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) november 2011
Furnaces are kicking in across the U.S. as temperatures sink. Alas, keeping warm comes with a higher sticker price each year, no matter what type of heating system you use. According to CNN Money, the average bill for a home using heating oil is... Read More
When we receive our monthly energy bill most of us think there is little we can do to reduce the cost besides adjusting the thermostat. You can reduce your bill drastically by following a few simple cost efficient steps.
The average household spends... Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
From a young age, Denice Casavant suffered from frequent infections. “I had a lot of ear infections and, according to my mother, I was always on an antibiotic” said Casavant. “That set the stage for my suppressed immune system and... Read More