Monstrum, Putting the Play Back in Playground
On a beautiful evening in Stockholm this summer, I was walking to dinner with a friend. Suddenly my eye caught a giant wooden owl on the other side of the street, part of…
La Bella Figura Returns to Nature (And Manhattan)
With more and more “green” and “eco” beauty products flooding supermarket and pharmacy shelves, it’s hard to decipher all the real organic and natural beauty products from the fake. Kathie Butler, a sustainable…
Getting Lean and Clean with the Clean Program
A while back, I told you about the Clean Program, a cleanse that my fiance and I decided to try out. (Read my previous post to find out more about it.) I’ve done…
Sandra Lanshin Chiu on Beauty – From the Inside Out
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Williamsburg’s Roebling Street is Treatment by Lanshin — a quiet oasis of self care. Founder Sandra Lanshin Chiu worked for years in the stressful…
Road Test: Minimalist Running Shoes
Ever since someone first decided to take a chance on running in Vibram FiveFingers (which were originally designed for yacht racers), barefoot running has continued to grow in popularity. Now often referred to…
Good Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Still not sure what to give your mom? Here are a few suggestions for thoughtful, useful, conscious, do-good gifts for the special mom(s) in your life….
Getting Back in the Healthy Groove with The Clean Program
Even though we do our best to eat healthy and exercise regularly, there are times when stress, too much work or just lack of time make us fall off the wagon. Like when…
Goodlifer’s Guide to Beating the Flu
This year, it seems, the flu has been more widespread than usual. We can’t really know why, but we can figure out ways to try and beat it. If you’re one of the…
Chivas Skin Care – Artisanal Goat Milk Products From a Sustainable Family Farm
On their farm in Fillmore, about an hour north of Los Angeles, mother-and-daughter team Donna and Lauren Johanson use fresh goat milk to craft artisan soaps that have garnered near cult-status. Chivas Skin…
Getting Healthier Every Day: 5 of the Biggest Contributions to Public Health
Most people in the US have their own opinions and perspectives of its healthcare system. While Obamacare is seen as an attempt to “socialize” medicine, it is still not a completely social system…
Hövding – The Invisible Bike Helmet That Will Save Lives
When I started biking in New York City, I bought my first adult bike helmet, maybe because I was finally old enough to let my fear of death take precedence over my fear…
Travel Kits for the Conscious Jetsetter
We all want to pack as light as possible when we travel and, when doing so, downsizing your toiletry case is essential. While many hotels today offer eco-friendly products, it’s nothing we can…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
