There’s so much plastic in ordinary floss containers. So I decided to try out something a bit different…

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By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Articles, Design, Earth Care, Education, Getting Started, Health, Home, Impact, In Our Lives, Personal Change, Photos by Sara Barkat, Plastic, Product Reviews, Self Care, Simple Ideas, Technology, Waste, What Can We Do
There’s so much plastic in ordinary floss containers. So I decided to try out something a bit different…
By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Abundance, Articles, Beauty, Brain Tricks, Cities, Gratitude, Health, Hope, In Our Lives, Meditative, Peace, Personal Change, Photos by Sara Barkat, Plants, Seasons, Secret Places, Self Care, Transcendence, Videos
Attention Restoration Theory (ART) is that being in nature, and viewing green spaces, allows the brain to unwind, to notice without noticing. Enjoy this meditative nature video, a small experience of nature that can brighten your spirits, even in town.
By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Abundance, Articles, Beauty, Brain Tricks, Health, Hope, In Our Lives, Meditative, Peace, Personal Change, Photos by Sara Barkat, Seasons, Secret Places, Self Care, Transcendence, Videos
Enjoy this meditative nature video, a small experience that can brighten your spirits, even on a rainy day.
By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Articles, Food, food=medicine, Health, Home, In Our Lives, Personal Change, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
You might be surprised about the health benefits of garlic. Raw garlic can reduce chances of cancer, heart disease, and brain tumors, and even the common cold.
By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Beauty, Break Down: 7 songs about climate, Cities, Climate, Gratitude, Health, Hope, Icebergs, Music, Videos
Have a listen to these 7 rock, pop, and folk songs about climate, from artists like The Pixies, Michael Jackson, Patti Smith, and more.
By Sara Barkat Filed Under: Articles, Education, Food, food=medicine, Health, Home, In Our Lives, Personal Change, Self Care, Simple Ideas, Vegetarian Life
You might be surprised about the health benefits of onions. From shallots to scallions, onions help your immune system, and are full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Creative Writing Exercises, Food, Health, Personal Change, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
It’s fairly easy to be a healthy vegetarian (or just boost your plant-rich food lifestyle), if you know how to plan your plate. Take away these simple tips to begin!
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Agriculture, Creative Writing Exercises, Food, Gardens, Health, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
There’s nothing like fresh herbs to compliment a good veggie dish. Why should you consider growing your own—on the windowsill right in the kitchen?
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Creative Writing Exercises, Food, Health, Personal Change, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
Enjoying life is made more probable (and possible) with a little help from your friendly Omega 3s, which reduce many types of depression.
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Agriculture, Creative Writing Exercises, Farmers Market, Food, Health, Personal Change, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
Why shop at a farmers market? It just might support your plant-rich food lifestyle more than you know.
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Climate, Earth Care, Food, Health, Personal Change, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Reclamation, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
Are we throwing away the best part of our food? Here’s how to keep the health benefits (and keep the earth healthier).
By L.L. Barkat Filed Under: 30 Days 30 Poems Challenge, Agriculture, Books, Climate, Earth Care, Food, Fruits, Gardens, Health, Personal Change, Poems, Poetry on the Menu, Poetry Prompt, Self Care, Vegetarian Life
Why pick blueberries (or any other fruits or vegetables) together? The answers will surprise you.
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