Lifestyle
Introducing Our New Podcast Series: "A Little Green"
“A Little Green” is an eight-part podcast exploring our relationship with the environment and how we can each become climate leaders in our own communities. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Stitcher In the face of an escalating climate crisis, what does it mean to do our part? […]
DIY Wooden Plant Stand
Put your favorite houseplants on display with this easy, inexpensive DIY wooden plant stand. Alright, plant parents — this one is for you. Whether you’re the proud owner of a single snake plant or have monsteras, fiddle leaf figs, and parlor palms in every corner of your house, you know the benefits of these indoor […]
How To Be a Backyard Carbon Farmer
Healthy trees and soil can help capture carbon, but with climate change requiring global, systemic changes, the real reward is the impact of supporting a healthy community. I spend a lot of time thinking about trees. At my home, in Northern New Mexico, my wife and I often feel grateful that we have many — […]
How to Preserve Herbs, Flowers, and Fruit
Billions of pounds of food is unnecessarily wasted each year. Here’s how to preserve herbs, flowers, and fruit and turn them into delicious flavor bombs. Before you throw away those herbs wilting in your fridge, consider this: 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in America is wasted. Consumers contribute to that number in […]
6 Sustainable Travel Tips For Conscious Adventurers
Traveling is wonderful but carbon intensive. Lessen your environmental impact with these sustainable travel tips. Travel is one of life’s great privileges. And during the summer, when airbnbs and cabin rentals fill up months in advance and PTO notifications reading ‘at the beach’ are on the calendar, is the perfect time to get out of […]
7 AAPI-Owned Brands We Love
From natural deodorant and non-toxic candles to eco-friendly yoga mats, support the Asian and Pacific Islander community by investing in these sustainable AAPI-owned brands. Part of being an ally means finding effective ways to support the Asian community. And support comes in a variety of forms — from raising awareness of systemic xenophobia to reporting […]
How To Compost In a Small Space
Composting is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint and food waste. You don’t have to live in a house or even have a yard, either. Here’s how to compost in a small space with three easy options. Like writing a thank you note or going to the dentist, composting has always felt like […]
9 Zero- & Low-Alcohol Spirits for Buzz-Free Imbibing
Ditch the booze and opt for a healthier, alcohol-free cocktail, aperitif, or glass of wine that tastes as good as the real thing. My pandemic drinking habits have oscillated wildly. From the month I got way, WAY too deep into the art of cocktail making, to a self-enforced stint of cold turkey. Turns out — […]