TV’s Animal Planet has ordered a series currently titled Dolphin Warriors, which will follow the efforts of dolphin activist Ric O’Barry to end dolphin slaughter in Japan. Daryl Hannah, Ben Stiller, and Sting are all rumored to accompany …
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Catnip might be known for making cats wacky, but it’s also a medicinal plant with many internal and external uses. One such use is as a skin soother. Extracted oil, leaves, and the flowers of catnip can be put in a bath as a treatment for irritated skin. Try it the next time you’re feeling itchy….just be aware your cat might be banging down the bathroom door.
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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 …
Soothe your sore throat with an infusion made of the flowers and leaves of the sweet violet plant. Add the roots of this plant to the infusion and you’ve got a treatment for bronchitis, cough, …
Fresh or dried young leaves of the European Holly plant make an effective cold and flu treatment and fever reducer. Boil the leaves until liquid to make assorted treatments; do not eat the poisonous berries of …
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, …
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, …
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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The latest in the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s City Gardening Series will teach you how to design a small container garden using many different plants. This PHS event is free and open to the public.
Designing Containers For The Small …
Heal the insane itching and pain of poison ivy by smearing Vitamin E oil over the affected areas. Apply oil day and night; itching should lessen right away and all itching and bumps should disappear …
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 …
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 …
Catnip might be known for making cats wacky, but it’s also a medicinal plant with many internal and external uses. One such use is as a skin soother. Extracted oil, leaves, and the flowers of catnip can be …
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, …
