On the Bright Side
Give your wardrobe an eco boost with these vibrant accessories for Spring.
Trash Bags
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 …
My First 5K : Training Schedule
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 …
Fall Foliage Resources
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 …
Crazy Sexy Survivors Video
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).
Karama Connection Photo Gallery
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
My First 5K
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 …
Conscious Clothing
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 …
7 Reasons and 7 Ways to Take It Outside
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 …
A Dose of Nature, A Tinge of Fear
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 …
