Head out to Woodsong Hollow Farm this Saturday, March 6th for their monthly winter farmers’ market. The farm will be offering “cold weather” produce and fish including squash, potatoes, mushrooms, winter greens, and wild caught Alaskan Salmon.
The …
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 …
Learn about and taste the yummy cheeses of Chester County with cheesemakers from local farms and food historian and author William Woys Weaver. The Cheeses From Chester County: Then And Now guided tour takes place on Saturday, …
Talc is an ingredient found in cosmetic powders, baby products, and deodorants. It’s scary to think of dusting the stuff on your face, under your arms, or on baby’s bottom as talc contains a chemical similar to asbestos …
Soothe an itchy scalp by heavily applying vitamin E oil to the head and allowing it to soak in. The itching should cease within the hour. Use it twice a week to heal scabs and get …
Participate in the Bicycle Coalition Red Bowl on Saturday, March 6th and drink beer, bowl, bike (although hopefully not in that order) for a great cause!
Get your tickets now for this annual event that raises money …
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!
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Get rid of burn scars by rubbing raw potato over the affected areas, then bandaging scars with potato peelings. This remedy is also effective for acne scars.
“All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to …
Rather than using Pine-Sol or other toxic cleaners, use a combination of Murphy’s Oil soap and essential oils to make floors gleam. Recommended oils for floor cleaning solutions include lemon, eucalyptus, pine, lavender, patchouli, rosmary …
“Screw money!” says Philadelphia baker Lily. Times are tough, but there’s no need to go without sweet treats thanks to Lily’s Barter Bakery! Simply email Lily telling her what you would like her to bake and what …
The Peppermint Facial Scrub from Philadelphia soapmakers Duross & Langel contains pulverized walnut hulls to help slough dead skin. This yummy-smelling formula will leave your face smooth, refreshed, and…um, tasty? Stock up here.
Duross & Langel is …
UC Green is an awesome organization all about greening the neighborhoods of University City and West/SouthWest Philadelphia. Over the past 12 years the organization has arranged community volunteer programs and built partnerships with Philadelphia schools, businesses, …
Every Saturday through March the Morris Aboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania is holding wellness walks from 10:30 to 11:30am. These guided, 45 minute, two-mile walks around the Arboretum are a great way to stay fit and enjoy …
Dried powdered white oak bark is some pretty nifty stuff. It can be used as a wash for bathing irritated skin and sore eyes, treats varicose veins, and stops bleeding from cuts. Use it as …
What was once known as Farm Fresh Express, a Philadelphia-area produce delivery service, is now Harvest Local Foods. This fantastic company is “just as dedicated as ever” to bringing yummy local and organic produce to your …
Stop in Square Peg Artery & Salvage the next time you’re roaming around Rittenhouse Square….this artist consignment shop sells all kinds of crafts and art, including jewelry, bags, ceramics, fine arts, paper arts, reconstructed/reclaimed objects, …
