Light Hearted
Valentine’s Day celebrates our ability to love. This year, plan a romantic fireside picnic at home–whether or not you have a fireplace. Creating a symbolic hearth for your celebration is easy. Define the area using a low table, a shallow drawer placed upside down, a stone slab, a piece of flat wood or a simple [...]
Micro Macro
“The essence of Macrobiotic cuisine is eating whole, natural, unrefined, unprocessed foods with predominant emphasis on consuming grains and vegetables,” says Lee Gross, consulting chef for the Macrobiotic-based M Café in Beverly Hills and Gwyneth Paltrow’s former personal chef. Macrobiotics is pretty simple—and logical. Gross advises choosing leafy greens, seasonal fruit, whole grains and beans [...]
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The Year’s Best Fitness DVDs In addition to a great workout, our favorites offer mindful perspective and stress reduction. Yoga BEST FOR BEGINNERS Rodney Yee’s Daily Yoga 103 minutes; $14.98 This tranquil yogi offers five 15- to 25-minute routines that incorporate wildly different styles and postures. Yee is not afraid of longer silences, which makes [...]
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Product Showcase
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Cornflower Recovery Serum Skin Care
Cornflower Recovery Serum from Éminence Organic Skin Care’s exclusive Beyond Organic Collection of Biodynamic® products, a new level of purity in organic skin care, comes a rejuvenating and hydrating serum specially formulated for sensitive skin but suitable for everyone. Gentle cornflower and calming chamomile heal and detoxify skin while hibiscus and seabuckthorn impart antioxidants and improve elasticity for age-defying results.
Cornflower Recovery Serum from Éminence Organic Skin Care’s exclusive Beyond Organic Collection of Biodynamic® products, a new level of -
Products for You
Fluffy Co’s wallets feature very cool graphics screen-printed by hand, using water based inks on material that’s a blend of cotton and hemp. Choose from twelve designs—bikes, birds, cameras, and the like—all made in California, for the very reasonable price of $25 each. www.fluffyco.com
Fluffy Co’s wallets feature very cool graphics screen-printed by hand, using water based inks on material that’s a blend of cotton and hemp. Choose from twelve -
Green Shoes Made of Earth
From the goddess of well-being in Celtic mythology, Ahnu Footwear balances work and play, as well as business goals with social responsibility. Ahnu uses certified post-consumer recycled paper in company catalogs and packaging, and their nonprofit, earthy commitment is visible throughout the brand. The Sequoia ($100) hiker I wear now is breathable with mesh uppers and full support around the ankle. A snug heel cup translates to superior traction on gravelly roads, packed dirt and paved roadways. The patented lacing system makes me feel like I‘m wearing ruby slippers every time I lace up those puppies. Bonus: The shock dispersal plate in the forefoot prevents toe stubs without weighing me down. Love them! www.ahnufootwear.com – Nicole Dorsey Straff
From the goddess of well-being in Celtic mythology, Ahnu Footwear balances work and play, as well as business goals with social responsibility. Ahnu uses certified post-consumer -
Kids’ Stuff: Greenie Tots
Busy parents can sigh a breath of relief: Greenie Tots are healthy meals for kids that don’t require cooking. The brainchild of Jamie and Jalea Hemmings, who wanted to ensure their son Jayden had access to round-the-clock all-natural food, Greenie Tots are frozen entrees—meatless, and minus hormones, pesticides, and high-fructose corn syrup—that arrive straight to your doorstep in eco-friendly recyclable packaging. All Mom and Dad need to do is simply boil it or pop it in the microwave. Little ones between six and eight months can enjoy purees of organic pears, peas, carrots, and apples; while Pear and Apple Puree with Oat Cereal and Pasta Marinara with Lentils appeal to babies ready for something to chew on. The Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Quesadillas, and Macaroni and Cheese with Peas for big kids, may leave parents wishing they offered Greenies for grownups! www.greenietots.com- Alia Akkam
Busy parents can sigh a breath of relief: Greenie Tots are healthy meals for kids that don’t require cooking. The brainchild of Jamie and Jalea Hemmings,