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Meatless Monday with Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

February 5, 2012
Meatless Monday with Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

Sometimes the simplest of meals are the hardest to prepare, because they make the most of just a few key ingredients. We have taken the pledge to abstain from eating meat once a week as part of the Meatless Monday movement. Making a meatless dish should be easy and convenient that’s why we’ve found...
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Occupy: New Wine and Old Skins

February 5, 2012
Occupy: New Wine and Old Skins

Tweet There is a famous biblical parable where Jesus speaks of his new way of thinking as something that cannot be contained in the existing Jewish culture....
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Celebrate the Good Food Movement! March 15-17 in Chicago.

February 4, 2012
Celebrate the Good Food Movement! March 15-17 in Chicago.

I think about food. All day long. I eat something every 2-3 hours to keep my energy going. That’s why I’m excited that the Good Food Festival is coming to Chicago March 15-17! PS. And my company, myEARTH360.com, is a proud sponsor. When I eat food, I want it to be good. Oh, I put”bad” food down...
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Celebrate the Good Food Movement! March 17-22 in Chicago.

February 3, 2012
Celebrate the Good Food Movement! March 17-22 in Chicago.

I think about food. All day long. I eat something every 2-3 hours to keep my energy going. That’s why I’m excited that the Good Food Festival is coming to Chicago March 17-22! PS. And my company, myEARTH360.com, is a proud sponsor. When I eat food, I want it to be good. Oh, I put”bad” food down...
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Striving Toward Veganism

February 3, 2012
Striving Toward Veganism

The following post is by guest blogger, Julia Guarino.  When I was five years old, I arrived home one day from kindergarten and announced to my parents that I was going to become a vegetarian. They were surprised, but as I seemed determined, they obliged, asking advice from my pediatrician as to how best meet...
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Just Brush It Off

February 3, 2012
Just Brush It Off

image copyright Yupedia The other day I visited a new massage therapist/holistic health practitioner in Falls Church who recommended, among other things, that I use dry brushing.  Several years ago, my naturopath recommended that I include dry brushing in my daily routine, so it was already something I was accustomed to, and genuinely enjoy. This technique has...
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Tea Tree Toothpaste and Other Natural Ideas for Dental Health

February 3, 2012
Tea Tree Toothpaste and Other Natural Ideas for Dental Health

image copyright Preserve Products The following post is by guest blogger, Allison Brooks. Since we humans come from nature, why separate ourselves from her bountiful remedies? Studies over the past 15 years have shown an increasing interest in natural healing, and many integrative doctors use complementary treatments to treat patients for a variety of ailments. Increasingly,...
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16 Officers Arrest Filmmaker + Fracking Activist Josh Fox for… Practicing Journalism. {Video}

February 3, 2012
16 Officers Arrest Filmmaker + Fracking Activist Josh Fox for… Practicing Journalism. {Video}

* I originally wrote this for elephantjournal.com and wanted to share it with you here. 16 officers were sent to arrest Josh Fox while he was in the process of making a documentary film about the influence of oil and gas industry on the US government.  He was attempting to film The House Subcommittee on...
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Valentine’s Day Heart Garland Eco-friendly Craft for Kids

February 2, 2012
Valentine’s Day Heart Garland Eco-friendly Craft for Kids

Welcome back to the Planet Forward blog, today we are getting ready for Valentine’s Day with a fun eco-friendly craft for kids and adults. We’ll be making a Valentine’s Day heart garland, which is inspired by the paper chain garlands that we made for Christmas. This craft is the perfect way to decorate your...
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A Productive Lull :: Pismo Beach to Lompoc

February 2, 2012
A Productive Lull :: Pismo Beach to Lompoc

On our way out of Oceano, we stopped at an old train car converted to diner to check email and to firm up plans with warmshowers.org hosts, then headed down old Cabrillo Highway (a.k.a. Hwy1) toward Santa Maria. About half way in to our route I heard the distinct *ping* of a spoke breaking.  I...
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