Enjoy these posts about home & garden. For more resources, see our Guide to Holistic Family Living.
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Meet contributor Alexandra Hughes
Alexandra Hughes of In Essence Coaching has made it her life's work to help moms feel calm and grounded. A ...
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School Gardens gain momentum in Arlington Public Schools
Since the April 2015 Growing Green Schools event, parents and school staff in Arlington Public Schools have made progress in ...
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Green Holiday Gift Wrap: 6 Easy Ideas
If you're tired of buying new gift wrap each year, only to throw it away or toss it in the ...
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Giveaway: Garden of Life supplements
In conjunction with our recent post about gardening events this coming winter, we here at Mindful Healthy Life want you ...
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Gardening: a year-round affair! Local resources and upcoming events
Here in Metro DC, we have a long growing season. Potatoes can go into the ground in mid-March and can ...
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Traditional Nutrition Beginner’s Bundle Giveaway: Nourishing Traditions and membership to Weston A. Price Foundation
If you enjoyed the Mindful Healthy Life interview with Weston A. Price Foundation president Sally Fallon Morell, you're in luck: ...
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An Introduction to Simplicity Parenting: Guest Post by Jenna Martin
In a world that can easily feel cluttered with information, distraction, and "stuff," the concept of "Simplicity Parenting" is gaining ...
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APS School Garden Meetup at Jamestown Elementary
The group that put together the April 6 Growing Green Schools event for Arlington staff, teachers, and parents interested in school gardens ...
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Growing Green Schools inspires school gardens and nutrition programs
For anyone looking to start or expand a school gardening or nutrition program, the Growing Green Schools event at Fairlington ...
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Enter spring! Prime time for environmental advocacy
What a relief to have some warm temperatures and sunshine to start off the week. It was no fun to have ...
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Grow Your Health festival to screen GMO OMG
The Grow Your Health gardening, food & wellness festival seemed so important when it first launched in 2013, I left ...
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Gardening takes off at 8th Rooting DC forum
Attending Rooting DC is enough to make a person want to dig under the snow to get started gardening! The 8th annual ...
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Winter into Spring: gardening, health and wellness events at a glance
During this season of hibernation, bulbs are awaiting warm weather to shoot up through the earth and expose their colorful glory ...
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Welcoming winter!
The winter solstice is coming on Sunday, December 21, and there are lots of great opportunities for reflection. So many ...
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Outdoor Classrooms
How does your school garden grow? Spring is a busy season for gardeners and, as the past few weeks have ...