Tag: Blog | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

One Minute of Change Can Change Your Life!

Apr 06, 2018 ● By Linda Yoonjin

Everyone already knows that exercise is the key to health, but why is it so hard to do something that we know is good for us? The number one reason people give for not exercising is, “I don’t have time.”

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Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse: Giving New Life to Used Items

Apr 03, 2018

There is an old saying, “Everything has its place.” Go into any suburban home in post-modern day era, and you most likely will find a basement, an attic, a closet, a garage, or even a shed full of items which have outlasted their initial use.

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Good Food Festival Helps Community Build Healthier, More Sustainable Food System

Mar 18, 2015

The three-day showcase for local and sustainably produced food — presented by the nonprofit group FamilyFarmed — culminates on Saturday, Ma...

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How to help make the most of your charitable giving this season : The year-end and the holiday season tend to be a time of giving for many of us, both to friends and family and also to charitable organizations.

Dec 22, 2014 ● By Kenneth Novak, CFP®, financial consultant at Charles Schwab & Co.

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GRAZE Release Party ~ October 18

Oct 09, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Graze, the Chicago-based, food-focused literary magazine, will be releasing its sixth issue on October 18. If you’re not familiar with the magazine, head to your favorite local indie bookshop and grab a copy. Unlike traditional food print magazine, this one is more about the art of food ~ from long narratives, poetry to illustrations.

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Health Screenings: A Great First Step Toward Creating a Corporate Wellness Program

Oct 02, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

Workplace wellness is not dependent upon the size of a company or its budget. In fact, small businesses can create an appealing and effective plan with limited resources and a creative mindset. Even if a small company cannot provide group health plans it can create an environment of health and wellness. One of the easiest—and most cost effective—ways to increase wellness at work is to offer health screenings.

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ARE Holistic Fair ~ Sept 27

Sep 25, 2014

Ever wondered what it would be like to attend a holistic fair? This weekend’s ARE Holistic Fair is sponsored by the and intended to provide a forum in which like-minded people can network with others who want to more fully explore avenues for better health and personal growth.

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URBAN PopUp comes to Pritzker Park: October 2

Sep 24, 2014

Seeds, soil and containers provided during workshops on sustainable growing techniques during Urban Plant Pop-Up on October 2 in Chicago.

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Celebrate Archeology Day & Art in Nature ~ This Weekend two Forest Preserves

Sep 19, 2014

Archaeology Day at Sand Ridge Nature Center: Saturday, September 20, 2014 & Art in Nature at Crabtree Nature Center: Sunday, September 21, 2014 ~ both free events in Cook County

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There is a Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre?

Sep 16, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

What do Charlie Bucket and the Gremlins have in common? Both are characters created by Roald Dahl. The 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory took place earlier this year and thousands of people around the world celebrated yesterday during Roald Dahl Day.

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Take a Hike at a Nearby State Park

Aug 29, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Finding hills to hike, mountains to climb, caves to explore, bluffs, cliffs and waterfalls to enjoy isn’t easy around Chicago but just outside the city’s borders there are actually plenty of places to enjoy these types of outdoor experiences. Some are within an hour driving distance while others are located farther south and west throughout Illinois.

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Welcome Fall Season with Events at a Nearby Forest Preserve

Aug 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Any time we can enjoy nature and the outdoors is a good time for us at Natural Awakenings. Fall holds a special time for us because it us...

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Safe Cycling in Chicago - Dos and Don'ts of Cycling

Aug 15, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Wonder what the rules of the road are in Chicago? Is wearing a helmet while riding a bike in Chicago a requirement? Can you lock your bike anywhere or only in designated areas? The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) just released its 2014 Safe Cycling Guide which answers these questions and more, including what do in case you’re in an accident with your bicycle.

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Fear City Haunted House in Morton Grove Seeks Improv Actors

Aug 14, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Fear City Haunted House in Morton Grove is seeking to fill over 100 open slots for improvisational actors, dancers, performance artists and haunters.

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5 Steps to a Healthier Workplace

Jul 31, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

Creating a workplace where health and wellness are top priorities doesn’t require huge budgets or lots of time. Some careful strategic p...

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After School Matters Fall Registration Opens Today

Jul 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

After School Matters, the non-profit organization founded in 1991 by former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, is designed to offer Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science, sports, technology, words and nationally-recognized gallery programs. Registration for Fall 2014 opens July 28, 2014.

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How to Create a Village on Your Block

Jul 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Front Porch Fridays (or Front Yard Fridays) is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors simply by deciding on date and time to meet in someone's front yard and porch.

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Free Food Preservation Class in Chicago - August 14

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.

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