For much of the country, winter means colder weather. It’s easy to hibernate, binge on movies (and comfort food), and watch the snow from the comfort of your couch. But it’s important to keep active during the winter months. Lack of activity could lead to much more than the winter blues. The trick is to [...]
Returning to school in the fall is full of anticipation, excitement, to-do lists, and the chance to meet up with friends. For kids and parents, there’s a fair amount of planning involved. With family members working together, the transition can be smooth and even fun. Here’s how. Gradually wean kids off their summer schedule of [...]
Are you a gardener? Would you like to be a gardener but are concerned that you don’t have a green thumb? Take heart—we have some ideas to help you grow your first organic vegetable garden. First, a disclaimer: gardening isn’t black and white; there’s a lot of gray involved—variables like weather, soil, weeds, etc., can [...]