Most of us would like to have more of an eco-friendly lifestyle, but organic and natural labels on everything from skincare lotions to dog treats often come at a higher price. In DO IT GORGEOUSLY: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products (Voice/June 1, 2010/$19.99), do-it-yourself advocate, passionate environmentalist, and New…
In Green Tea Living: A Japan-inspired guide to eco-friendly habits, health, and happiness, author Toshimi A. Kayaki brings timeless wisdom from her native Japanese culture through smart tips and sweet anecdotes. Here are ten quirky tips from the book for everyday green living! 1) Create smoother, younger-looking skin with a green tea face pack. Grind up used…
Today, our modern cities are testaments to a world addicted to unbridled growth at any cost. Electromagnetic stresses, pollution, and negative vibrational energy currents plague us in a manner unprecedented in human history. Under these conditions, is it still possible to create sacred space? The ancient practice of yoga, of integration of mind-body-spirit can harmonize…
“There is no order of magnitude in miracles.” –A Course in Miracles I love that quote more than any other. Perhaps because so many of us at one time or another have experienced what we would call a miracle. Having experienced a “miracle” at any level of magnitude, it confirms for us that much greater…
Spring is a time when life is bursting forth with abundance, a time for new projects and activities,” says Christan Hummel author of the Do-It-Yourself Space Clearing Kit (One Source Publications). “By synchronizing our home activities with the cycles of nature, we align ourselves with the natural pulsation of Life.” According to Hummel, cultures throughout…
Along with replacing your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents and driving your car less, upgrading to greener furniture is one of the healthiest things you can do for your family and the planet. Most furniture is made with wood from the tropics, so the chair you are now sitting in may have played a…