Living

It’s safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines. Every weekend I take my youngest son for an hour-long hike through the forest… Read More »Yes, your kid can eat snow

Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide’s 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.For those… Read More »Fancy food guide adds sustainability symbol to highlight green restaurants

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact. On cold winter days, I stay warm by putting on a wool sweater. Given… Read More »New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool

After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking. Few… Read More »Ping pong holds promise for significantly improving Parkinson’s symptoms

“Naked wine,” “raw wine,” and “biodynamic wine” have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But are these fermented beverages actually better for the environment?… Read More »What’s the deal with natural wine?

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks. The grocery store might not be your favorite place to… Read More »Visit grocery stores when you travel

The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients. First things first,… Read More »Umami mania: 9 foods in which the savory factor shines

Through trial and error, these are the indoor plants that have taken well to living in my bathroom. A few years ago I wrote about… Read More »The houseplants that are thriving in my bathroom jungle

Climate Caretakers offers a 7-week guide to reducing your carbon footprint. An email arrived in my inbox this week with the title, ‘Carbon Fast for… Read More »Would you do a carbon fast for Lent?

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; ‘cat-specific’ music was the winner. The last time we took our cat to… Read More »This music calms cats the best, study finds