Especially During Holidays Let’s face it, once the Holiday eating season is upon us, who can resist the seasonal delights? All year long we yearn for mouthwatering holiday foods. My sister’s Figgie pudding (with hard sauce) is my real weakness. It actually hijacks my brain cells to indulge. Going into the Holiday Eating Season, I practice Conscious Eating by being aware of my blood sugar fluctuations, and not “starving-to-binge” by missing meals just to take on more calories later. Approaching a big feast with an empty stomach just makes me heap my first plate full and (fill my dessert stomach too early) before the second plate arrives. Finally, it’s how…
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ELEVATE Business 2020
Business is shifting to a triple bottom line approach (caring for people and the planet while making profit), are you ready for this shift?
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VOICES OF THE BIRDS
A Birdsong Immersion Retreat 2020 *Cancelled due to Covid* May 16th, 1 pm – May 17th, 12 pm TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center 41 Tree-Ific Dr. W, Washougal, WA Immerse yourself in springtime birdsong in this unique overnight retreat. Identify birds by their distinct voices and understand what they’re communicating. You’ll learn to focus on the sounds around you, get to know a bird’s world, experience the dawn chorus, and connect more deeply with nature. Two delicious meals will be prepared for you. Overnight accommodations are included. Experience a deep connection to nature, community, self, and stewardship for the planet. The nature awareness and arts programs for children, adults,…
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13 Eco-Friendly RESOLUTIONS for Beginners
If you're just starting out on your zero waste journey or only recently started thinking about how sustainable your lifestyle is, then these ideas are for you
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Green Resolutions for a Green Revolution
I want to be able to look young people in the eye and say that their future was worth making some changes to my personal actions.
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Hang Drying Revolution
Air drying clothes is a simple practice that offers enormous savings in power use and reduces pollution.
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The Snowpants Rule
My mind reeled me back across the decades to packaging up my son and his brother in hats, boots, mittens, and snow pants to be protected from the harsh, Vermont winter.
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Become a Master Recycler
Multnomah County winter 2020 Applications Curious How Recycling Works? Learn from the experts. Make a difference. Take an eight-week course on the latest information on consumption, compost, and recycling. WHAT: Multnomah County Winter 2020 volunteer training WHEN: Eight consecutive Thursdays starting January 9 at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and two Saturdays January 18 and February 8 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE: Metro regional center 600 NE Grand, Portland COST: $50. Partial and full scholarships available with no extra application. For more information: https://www.masterrecycler.org
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City of Portland Fix it Fairs
For the last 4 years, Green Living Journal has participated in the Free Fix-It Fair City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Attendees find a wealth of information! What you’ll find at a Fix-It Fair Ongoing exhibits and hourly workshops on such topics as: Water and energy savings Safe and healthy home Food and nutrition Neighborhood and community resources Recycling Weatherizing your home Gardening and growing your own food Yard care and composting Transportation Plus: Repair Café: Bring one item to be fixed by a Repair PDX volunteer, while learning how to do it yourself. (Volunteers will do their best, but…
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Make a Change
An untidy garden can benefit birds and insects It’s that time of year when plants are turning brown as they complete their time with us after providing tasty food, medicine, and beauty throughout the summer months. Final harvests are being completed and thoughts turn to all the garden and yard clean-up we need to do, including herb beds. Often, we are eager to put the pruners and rake to work while we can still get out without getting completely soaked by the rain here in the Pacific Northwest. After all, preparing tidy herb beds and garden spaces for spring is what we’re supposed to do in the fall, right? Last…
