Despite what some scheduling-obsessed parents would have you believe, March Break doesn’t need to be jammed with activities. In fact, it doesn’t take much to keep kids happy, busy and productive. The key, as Boy Scouts know, is to be prepared.
Sparkles from Beyond Champagne
March 1, 2012 by
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is using eco-friendly farming practices to produce award winning brut and rosé brut in nearby St. Catharines, Ontario.
An Eco-Friendly Salon Experience
March 1, 2012 by
The salon experience often involves exposure to a variety of chemicals and pollutants that are hormone disruptors, carcinogens and environmental hazards. Pome Studio is a one-woman owned and operated hair studio in Vancouver’s vibrant downtown, a studio mindful of minimizing toxin exposure. Shai Dhali, owner, shared some of her insights with Bamboo Magazine.
Kefir :: Something Old, Something New
March 1, 2012 by
Last year, I stumbled upon some kefir grains and started to explore the traditional healing food. Kefir, the oldest form of cultured milk, was discovered by shepherds in the Caucasian Mountains. Today, it is known for its drinkable, yogurt-like quality and slightly sour and effervescent taste, and it can be found in most yogurt aisles.
City Rankings
March 1, 2012 by
What makes a city sustainable? Are some cities greener or more equitable than others? Urban sustainability ranking systems take a look at cities from a bird’s eye view and try to capture the larger picture.
Play Again
March 1, 2012 by
Tonje Hessen Schei is a talented Norwegian journalist, documentary filmmaker and human rights advocate. But, first and foremost, she’s a mother. Her experiences as a parent were a big part of the inspiration for her thought-provoking documentary, Play Again (2010), which explores the impacts of a childhood separated from nature.
Jamie Oliver :: Leading the Food Revolution
March 1, 2012 by
For the better part of a decade Jamie Oliver has been a household name, fighting to improve eating habits and child nutrition. In 2005, disappointed by the unhealthy food being served to British schoolchildren and the lack of healthy alternatives, he launched the Feed Me Better campaign, out of which the television series Jamie’s School Dinners was born.
Ask Sheri :: Curing Dry Hands
March 1, 2012 by
I’m always trying to use hand cream, but I too often seem to forget to apply it. Then cracks appear, and I have to really work to get my hands back in shape. Any suggestions? I’m desperate to remedy this problem!
