Green(er)
HerFamily (NE) June 2013
Sustainable vegetable gardens are a great way to encourage organic living. When beginning yours, plan for year-round growth. Keep a gardening log to record tips and tricks you’ve picked up along the way; it can help you determine what may or... Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) May/June 2013
Just because you have a sprinkler system doesn’t mean it is being utilized properly. Oftentimes, the controller is set incorrectly by the previous homeowner, the lawn guy, the genius father-in-law, or even worse, the know-it-all neighbor.... Read More
Vermont Woman (VT) Spring (March/April) 2013
Just when you need something fresh and bright to help shake off the end of winter.
Whether you have spent the winter as a localvore dining on cabbage and butternut squash from... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2013
Last spring, in a quest for healthier eats and local produce, my family signed up as CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members at Wenninghoff’s Farm. The goal was for my kids to see where food comes from. And it worked. The kids got... Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) March/April 2013
In the spring, a homeowner’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of the perfect backyard retreat. With apologies to Alfred Lord Tennyson, we provide a few first steps toward realizing those outdoor dreams, thanks to two local gardening experts.... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2013
Trying to find somewhere to meet up with your girlfriends during your lunch hour that will have delicious, healthy fast food? Perhaps you should try the Coconut Chicken, Grilled Chicken Bruschetta, or Asian Peanut Crusted Chicken at Greenbelly. You... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) February 2013
One of the beauties of Nebraska is the opportunity to experience all the seasons. Breathe in the aroma of blooming lilacs in the spring, bask in the sun along a lakeshore in the summer, and tromp through a corn maze in autumn. But what about winter... Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) January/February 2013
Regular furnace maintenance helps prevent costly breakdowns and keeps your heating system operating at peak efficiency. While a check in fall the ideal time for this service, a thorough check and cleaning now is still very beneficial as there’... Read More
I started t doubt mysef. If I was I "Skin care specialist,” how could I possibly help others, if I could not help myself or my family? I found myself scratching the tops of my legs until they bled, my underarms itched horribly after ...I started t doubt mysef. If I was I "Skin care specialist,” how could I possibly help others, if I could not help myself or my family? I found myself scratching the tops of my legs until they bled, my underarms itched horribly after... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
Listening to the many-sided journey of clinical herbalist, Cynthia Stacey, also known as Thea Summer Deer, one can’t help experiencing her deep love of all things growing on and in Earth Mother. I first met Thea briefly last fall at the Southea ...Listening to the many-sided journey of clinical herbalist, Cynthia Stacey, also known as Thea Summer Deer, one can’t help experiencing her deep love of all things growing on and in Earth Mother. I first met Thea briefly last fall at the... 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 the ...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
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) January 2012
It’s here! Resolution time! What is your resolution for 2012? Are you wanting to get organized once and for all?
This year let it be a reality. If you have tried before and it hasn’t happened, what has been the problem?
Do you ...It’s here! Resolution time! What is your resolution for 2012? Are you wanting to get organized once and for all?
This year let it be a reality. If you have tried before and it hasn’t happened, what has been the problem?
Do you... 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 i ...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
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
Vermont Woman (VT) Summer 2012 (Vol. 5 No. 7/8)
For those of us 40 and older, who grew up in rural or suburban areas, our childhood memories of outdoor play go something like this: We’d roam our neighborhood freely looking for adventure, build a fort in the woods, hunt for critters, play mak ...For those of us 40 and older, who grew up in rural or suburban areas, our childhood memories of outdoor play go something like this: We’d roam our neighborhood freely looking for adventure, build a fort in the woods, hunt for critters, play... Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) January 2012
It’s here! Resolution time! What is your resolution for 2012? Are you wanting to get organized once and for all?
This year let it be a reality. If you have tried before and it hasn’t happened, what has been the problem?
Do you... Read More
I started t doubt mysef. If I was I "Skin care specialist,” how could I possibly help others, if I could not help myself or my family? I found myself scratching the tops of my legs until they bled, my underarms itched horribly after... 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
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) April 2012
Looking forward to Spring? With the welcome of warmer weather, flowers blossoming and an overall brighter feeling after the winter season comes the inevitable: Spring Cleaning! As we open our windows and let in the fresh air, why not take a... 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
WomenInc (MN)
By Natalie S. Knudsen
Visiting the MRCI store in Mankato, Minnesota, last year, Kennedi Kokesch, an 11-year-old, fifth grader from New Ulm saw workers filling a huge dumpster with glass. She was curious and appalled at the same time.... Read More
Vive Magazine (FL)
Pick any buzzword and companies come out of the woodwork in droves to jump on the marketing bandwagon.
Mention “green,” “eco-friendly,” “socially conscious” or “globally conscious,” and watch heads bob... Read More
