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Grilled Okra with Fresh Pea and Serrano Ham Salad
Serves 6
1 lb. Okra, Fresh from Nicolas’ Farm- cut in half, lengthwise – grilled
1 cup Butter Beans, Fresh – Cooked
1 cup Lady Peas, Fresh- Cooked
1 cup [...]

Girls on the Run© is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our curricula address all aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.

Check out some of Molly’s favorite workout tunes.

Give your wardrobe an eco boost with these vibrant accessories for Spring.

RECYCLED HANDBAGS TURN DISCARDED MATERIALS INTO FASHION STATEMENTS | BY JULIA GREEN
Never underestimate the power of accessories. Of course a new handbag can make a fashion statement, but these days it can make a political statement too—and not just by being the color green. Designers around the globe are taking the things that we are [...]

So in March, with spring around the corner, I decided it was time to get in shape. I started walking on the treadmill a couple nights a week after the kids went to bed. But when the scale didn’t show the pounds melting away instantly, I lost my motivation and hit the couch again with [...]

Want to know exactly when the fall foliage is at its peak in your favorite parks? These websites update their info regularly so you know exactly when to visit.
http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/fall_colors.htm: Regular updates telling you when the foliage is peak inside the park and where you should go to see it.
http://www.foliagenetwork.com: The site covers the entire U.S. [...]

Kris Carr appears on the Fall 2008 cover of Breathe Magazine and is featured in the cover story Crazy Sexy Survivors (Fall, 2008). View a video clip of Kris Carr’s documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer: www.crazysexycancer.com (click on trailer).

View a photo gallery of the HIV orphans at Connie Naber’s St. Lucia Childre’s Home in Tanzania:
http://www.karamaconnection.org/discover/lucias_kids.htm

One Woman’s Journey from The Biggest Loser to a 5K Finisher | By Jennifer Matzner

I started running because my pants were snug.
I could no longer blame it on the baby weight, since my youngest daughter was about to turn 2. As a stay-at-home mom of two girls, I didn’t have much time in the day [...]

Say good-bye to potato-sack dresses: Eco-friendly shoes and apparel just got a lot more stylish. | By Annie Daly
Designers all over the world are coming up with fresh and fun ways to go green—without sacrificing on style. Find a green get-up that you love: Here are four great clothing companies who are helping the planet [...]

By Monica Johnson and Amanda Straus
Is it hard to fit exercise into your daily schedule? Do you long for free time to be outside this summer? We have the answer: do both at the same time! Take your exercise outdoors. Just because you are an adult does not mean you should give up the feeling [...]

By Bettina Freese
I took my son to the woods the week I brought him home from the NICU. I was trying to make up for all of the bright lights and chaos that we experienced after he prematurely left the womb. He spent his first week in the NICU amidst the cacophony of beeping monitors [...]

Top Spots for Fall Foliage Fun | By Julia Green
Autumn is the perfect time to take a few days and bask in the glory of that beautiful woman, Mother Nature. We’ve provided five tantalizing options for a vacation filled with autumn eye-candy. From backwoods hiking to luxurious wine tours, romantic resorts to family fun, these [...]

Eat Local Through Community Supported Agriculture | By Julia Green
Every Monday and Friday during the summer, families descend on ZJ Farms to pick up their share of fresh vegetables and herbs. Depending on what point in the summer it is, each weekly basket might contain spinach, kohlrabi, okra, arugula, bok choy, tomatoes, squash, beets, eggplant, [...]