Emma Watson’s clothing line for fair-trade fashion label People Tree is now available to satisfy your fair-trade knitwear needs. The collection, which includes shorts, jersey dresses, and cotton shirts, benefits the People Tree Foundation, an organization that supports fair-trade farmers in developing …
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Soothe irritated nerves and prepare for a restful sleep by drinking lavender tea. Try adding one teaspoon of dried lavender to every eight ounces of boiling water. Allow to brew for a few minutes; sweeten with raw honey if you like.
“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.” –Erma Bombeck
Make your own salad dressing using lavender! Lavender flowers and spikes can be steeped in oil & vinegar for a yummy, super-healthy salad dressing.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their …
On Saturday, February 20th from 8:30am to 4pm the Community College of Philadelphia will hold the Urban Agriculture Workshop, sponsored by Penn State Extension and partners. This workshop is ideal for “backyard farmers” who grow for …
Add lavender to citrus fruits for an extra boost of nutrition in the morning. Lavender blends well with tangy or slightly bitter flavors….try adding a sprinkling of lavender flowers to grapefruit!
“Life is hard, then you …
An infusion of the hips and roots of wild roses can be used to treat colds, flu, fevers, nervous headaches, diarrhea and more. Wild rose hips contain large amounts of Vitamin C as well as iron, …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bar Ferdinand! The Northern Liberties restaurant and bar is offering a yummy $30 pre fixe brunch menu and a tasty $65 & $75 pre fixe dinner menu on Sunday, February 14th.
Brunch options include …
In a world that created insanely expensive antiaging creams full of nasty chemicals, argan oil is the natural antiaging product that makes all those other creams unnecessary. Often referred to as “liquid gold”, this rare Moroccan oil only requires …
The Fair Food Farmstand now carries yummy raw spring wildflower and raw chunk honey courtesy of Reading Terminal Market neighbor Bee Natural. Scoop it up while it lasts!
The Fair Food Farmstand is located on 12th …
Get your tickets now for the 6th Annual Brewer’s Plate Fundraiser on Sunday, March 14th. A showcase for local restaurants and brewers of craft beer, this event is also the marquee fundraising event for Philly’s …
Rub a drop of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen for menstrual cramp relief. Use a hot water bottle or compress to enhance peppermint’s healing effects.
“The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.” –W.C. Fields
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Plants are incredibly important to have around the home as they clean and freshen the air. If you want plants around your home (and save yourself some cash) use items like old teapots, sneakers, barbeque grill, bowls, …
In a world that created insanely expensive antiaging creams full of nasty chemicals, argan oil is the natural antiaging product that makes all those other creams unnecessary. Often referred to as “liquid gold”, this rare Moroccan oil only requires …
New photos of Ringling Bros. trainers using cruel methods to train baby elephants will make you never want to go to the circus again!!!
Poor baby elephants scream and cry as they are roughly slammed to the ground, “stretched out”, …
On Saturday, February 20th from 8:30am to 4pm the Community College of Philadelphia will hold the Urban Agriculture Workshop, sponsored by Penn State Extension and partners. This workshop is ideal for “backyard farmers” who grow for …
Soothe irritated nerves and prepare for a restful sleep by drinking lavender tea. Try adding one teaspoon of dried lavender to every eight ounces of boiling water. Allow to brew for a few minutes; sweeten …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bar Ferdinand! The Northern Liberties restaurant and bar is offering a yummy $30 pre fixe brunch menu and a tasty $65 & $75 pre fixe dinner menu on Sunday, February 14th.
Brunch options include …
Valentine’s Day comes early to the Fair Food Farmstand with 15-Piece Samplers and Bee My Lovebug boxes from local chocolatiers Jon & Kira’s Chocolates. The boxes will be available starting Thursday, February 11th.
The Fair Food Farmstand is …
