February 22, 2012 in Personal Growth and Travel, Urban Adventures
What would happen if you didn’t own a cellphone, television or computer? How would that impact your life? There are many in this world who can barely afford food let alone technology, but that’s hard to imagine in this tech-attached world. Think back to when you were a kid (if you are old enough.) Do [...]
August 30, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Urban Adventures
You don’t need to go far from your home to have adventures of many kinds. Most communities have a food scene, an art scene and an outdoors scene, no matter how small. The quaint little shops in downtown squares are inviting to the eyes, as the rolling hills and mountains or grassy flatlands entice the [...]
May 30, 2010 in Culinary, Cultural Exploration
You see them on every box of food you pick up, especially if your diet and lifestyle requires it. Labels — we are bombarded by them every day. But what do they really mean? You may not even know some of these labels that help us make more conscientious choices with food practices: Certified Vegan: [...]
February 26, 2010 in Eco Adventures
February has become a brutal month for winter weather across the States, and I bet it is the same in other countries. With the winter weather comes cozy indoors, but with limited income and high heat costs, cozy no longer means the same in 2010. There are many eco-conscious people out there, too, who are [...]
January 5, 2010 in Eco Adventures
Watching late-night television, we get sucked in with the infomercials. One in particular tells me about purifying my air and how that would help my health. I am a sucker for filtered anything. We live in a dirty, dirty world and anything to get me away from that filth will make me happier. But I [...]
December 15, 2009 in Eco Adventures
Well, winter is already here! For the Northeastern United States, it has been weird to already see snow “early” in winter. Snow blanketed much of the country this past week, and then a swift, freezing cold wind blew past us. But that only reminds us that we must prepare our houses and daily routines for [...]
November 24, 2009 in Cultural Exploration, Eco Adventures
Thanksgiving is a time to give, what else, but thanks. It’s in the name. We are thankful for our families, friends, the food on the table, the clothes that we wear and the heat in our homes. But it also should be a time to thank Mother Earth. She provided all of it, with her [...]
October 29, 2009 in Culinary, Cultural Exploration
Trying a vegetarian or vegan diet is difficult! I would know: I’m on day 150 (or there about.) I am learning the hard way that there are essential ingredients you always need in your kitchen. As the weeks seem to go by slow and fast at the same time, and responsibilities pile up, you need [...]
October 15, 2009 in Eco Adventures
We are told to make an impact on our world, but what about not making an impact? Colin Beavan was and is a man on a mission. He decided more than a year ago to not make a carbon and pollutant impact on the world, but turning his life in a eco-positive way. He created [...]
October 15, 2009 in Culinary
You can make authentic-tasting Italian food, and eat it, too! When it comes to real Italian food, you may picture the Olive Garden commercials. However, “Italy” Italian food has a lot of veggies and not as MUCH less cheese. That doesn’t mean you can’t eat carb-filled fake cheese-erific dishes. With the winter winds starting to [...]
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