Mothers are truly angels on Earth. She raised you, loved you, taught you how to be a better person, and she should be celebrated for all of her hard work and unconditional love on Mother’s Day this May. This year’s occasion falls on the second Sunday in May and you can make your celebrations and gifts [...]
When you take on volunteer work you do two things: you give something back to the world and you enrich your own life. The number of projects out there is vast and varied. "When you take on volunteer work you do two things: you give something back to the world and you enrich your own life." [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King had a powerful dream which he courageously pursued! And I Thank God for that. Because of his vision, his commitment, his passion, his tenacity, his leadership, his accomplishments his sacrifices and his legacy, my life--and the lives, hearts and minds of millions of people--has been altered forever. Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom [...]
Forests are an essential part of the global ecosystem and trees are essential to life on earth. Trees actually create the air we breathe and filter air pollution. In addition, trees build soil and help soak up stormwater before it can create a flood, and they offer energy-saving shade that reduces global warming and creates habitat [...]
A diagnosis of breast cancer is just the beginning of what can be an emotional and physical roller coaster. Finding ways to cope at the onset can empower patients and help them get through what will likely be the biggest life challenge they have faced. With that said, one does not have to “keep a stiff [...]
Image Source: It always seems a little strange to see a dog in a restaurant. Yet from time to time a dog walks in and takes a seat next to a table. Of course, they are always accompanied by a human handler. And they're always on the larger side of things. You also see them on buses, [...]
Most of us feel compelled to do something about the wrongs of the world. Most of us equally feel paralyzed by the weight and complexity of the problems around us. Where do we start? How do we actually make a difference? Between family, work, and sleep, where’s the time? "A constant urge to help your [...]
This morning while I was waiting for the bus a woman was sitting nearby shaking a cup and asking for money. I watched as one person after another walked hastily by or ignored her pleas. Even though I could hear my friend's voice in my head warning me not to trust him, my heart told me something else. I [...]
With millions of people going hungry each day in this country and across the globe, the critical issue of food waste and the major role it plays in global warming and climate change is a deeply-disturbing reality that we all have a responsibility to change. It’s been suggested that, were food wastage a country, it would [...]
For as long as I can remember I have loved reading books. Books were my friends! I started out going to my local library and reading every book I was drawn to. Once I became a teenager and got a part-time job, I started buying books and I never stopped. I was hooked on owning these [...]
You've probably heard of these popular companies: Ben & Jerry's, Tesla, Toms, Warby Parker Kiva and Energy Floors! Maybe you have even eaten, driven, worn or used their products and services at some time in your life? In fact, they are probably some of your favorite brands. Yes, they are profitable and well-known, but do you know what else [...]
A vitally-important community garden grows: The Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden. Photo courtesy of Paula Penn-Nabrit There is nothing more powerful than a woman on a mission. Paula Penn-Nabrit is a woman with a vision. But she most importantly, she's a dynamic woman [...]
Vegan Friendly Summer Fashions. Image source: Polyvore/PETA With the fourth of July almost here and more than sixty days of summer fun ahead, "what should I wear" as well as "what not to wear" is top of mind. It's much too hot to be tempted by the latest animal-based designs made from fur, leather, [...]
Fake for the Animal's Sake: 14 Ways to Veganise Your StylePhoto source: Polyvore.com/ PETA Though, most of us grew up eating meat, and wearing animal hides and fur, many of us never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. Did you? The abuse that animals suffer at human hands is sickening, heartbreaking [...]
Wedges so cute we can't wait for Summer! When the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we girls instinctively know that it's time to bare our toes, dash to the salon for emergency organic spa pedicures, then slip our pretty feet into even prettier vegan summer sandals! Why not shoe shop for [...]
Be honest! Does your mother need to chill out! Well this Mother's Day, why not give your mom a few good reasons to relax and recharge while helping to lift the lives of women across the globe, at the same time. Millions of women worldwide struggle to make a living selling their artisan-quality goods, but find [...]
What better way to honor our mothers and the spirit of motherhood, than by giving mom a gift that literally supports other women. Millions of women worldwide wage a desperate daily struggle to make a living selling their artisan-quality goods, but find that they have limited access to profitable market opportunities. When we buy gifts for [...]
Local neighborhood thrift shops are my go-to sources for good quality, recycled home furnishings and accessories. And there's always something new going on! As an amateur home re-decorator, I am always on the lookout for just the right recycled, extra-seating-solutions, eye-catching artwork, textured pillows or intriguing accessories -- to add a bit of [...]
Score donated designer chic for less and support the arts at City Opera Thrift Shop. I admit it. I used to be a 'full-price-designer-shopping' addict until I discovered the New York City Opera Thrift Shop -- a darling gem located right in the heart of the E. 23rd Street shopping district for 25 years. Now [...]
