The botanically-created and inspired Season's Greenings train exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden, on display through January 3, has outdone itself with this year's theme: "Pollination Station." A gorgeous tribute to bees, butterflies, and bats and the leafy and petal-heavy beauties they pollinate, ... Read More about Pollination Station Exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden is a must-see!
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 mom of three in D.C., Alexandria has been leading Calm Mom coaching circles at lil omm yoga studio in Tenley. She recently led a webinar titled "Ditch Overwhelm" webinar that I'm grateful I was ... Read More about Meet contributor Alexandra Hughes
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 school gardening efforts. Started in June 2015 and now running the first Monday of most months, the School Garden Meetups give parents, teachers, staff and community members ... Read More about School Gardens gain momentum in Arlington Public Schools
5 Steps to Mindful Holiday Eating
With the holidays upon us, it is easy to get derailed from our normal healthy eating habits and eat mindlessly. We’ve all been there: you sit down at a party or an event with family and friends, you arrive hungry, and you start nibbling on appetizers. Before you know it, you're stuffed full of ... Read More about 5 Steps to Mindful Holiday Eating
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 recycle bin, take a DIY spin with these environmentally-friendly gift wrap ideas! ... Read More about Green Holiday Gift Wrap: 6 Easy Ideas