Nov 27, 2019
Recipe From The Illinois Farmers Market Association
In winter, I cherish the additional warm, quiet family and hobby time after an extremely busy outdoor growing season.
It’s definitely been a fall to confuse our senses. Chicagoans experienced snow on Halloween (a day which included an incredible migratory rufous hummingbird stopping at my backyard feeder in the midst of the snowfall), record low temperatures, snow a week later and more unseasonably cold weather and cloudy days.
Nov 27, 2019 ● By Briana Bragg
Season’s greetings—laughter, delicious food and fond memories—promote good cheer, togetherness and sharing that will last a lifetime.
In this era of Internet and social media, the younger generation is facing the realization that environmental concerns illuminated by the media will one day be their responsibility to solve.
For birdwatchers, Christmas season lasts from December 14 through January 5. That’s when Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) are held throughout the Chicago region, the state, the nation and many other parts of the world.
When our body and our brain are out of balance, our health suffers. The human body was designed for self-regulation and healing, but lifestyle, environmental stressors and genetics can affect that process.
When picking out holiday gifts for our beloved dogs and cats, follow these guidelines to make sure the toys are safe for the pet and eco-friendly for the planet.
Eco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids.
When we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego.
Mindfully guiding our breath back to its original rhythm helps lower stress and improve vagal tone, easing such conditions as depression, insomnia and pain syndromes.
Healthy vegan, gluten- and grain-free holiday treats and desserts, including recipes for peanut butter cookies, no-bake pecan snowballs and peanut butter cup bars.
Calcium strategies, the right balance of mineral-rich foods, supplements and exercises that increase bone density and muscle mass all help to keep bones strong and fall-resistant.
Orthopedic surgeon Mary Neal writes about her near-death experiences and the purpose of life in her books To Heaven and Back and 7 Lessons from Heaven.
Eco-friendly holiday waste reduction strategies to apply when planning the family meal gatherings.
In this time of climate and societal problems, intentional communities that challenge the “It’s all about me” culture are pointing the way to collective solutions that can save the planet.
Sustainable, safe and healthy practices for using indoor fireplaces and wood stoves—especially when it comes to maintaining air quality.
Duckweed, a fast-growing plant that blooms on bodies of water, is a superior protein source relatively free of allergens or endangered by climate change.
Large, solar panel-like structures on the sides of buildings are being used to grow microalgae, phytoplankton and diatoms, purifying the air while generating breathable oxygen.
As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020.
