Skip to Content

Blogs: Family Life

Foods We Love: Vegan Ice Cream

Spring has finally arrived in Northern Vermont – well, at least it's trying. We still have our share of 30 degree nights, but oh those 60+ degree days! They hint of the incredible Vermont summer to come and turn my thoughts to one of my favorite summer treats – ice cream. A growing...

Learning about Gardening with Your Children

I have a confession: I know nothing about gardening.   I know. Talk about a key component to being green. I should at least be a rookie gardener, right? I should at least grow herbs or something easy, right? Nope and nope. I've wanted to get into herb and vegetable gardening for a long...

Clean Air, Green Home

It's Earth Month, and green living is getting some serious attention. Whether it's large-scale initiatives like BICEP's Climate Declaration or your highly eco-conscious neighbor telling you over the fence about his new, green lawn care solution, greening the entire planet can feel...

FOODS WE LOVE: Guacamole

Some people have a sweet tooth. I, on the other hand, have a dip tooth: Everything from hummus to onion dip to that which I consider the avocado form of ice cream: guacamole.   Guacamole, to me, is worth every calorie--which boils down to about 300 per cup, comparable to an equal serving of...

Spring Clean Your House... Plants!

Spring is here, and the world is brushing itself off to greet a new season of verdant growing. Your houseplants are no different! To make sure your favorite green pets are healthy and happy this spring, consider giving them a bath. Really. Dust and other household particles can easily settle on the...