As summer takes over, vegans across the country are preparing to be excluded from a time-honored tradition of this holiday: the barbecue. Hot dogs and hamburgers take center stage while salads and veggie platters are an afterthought, often with heavy … Continue reading

Summer is finally here and nature enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up to go camping! One essential skill that they will need is the ability to start a fire. In Fire Making: The Forgotten Art of Conjuring Flame with Spark, Tinder, … Continue reading

The official first day of summer is June 21st and that means one thing: school’s out for the season. Kids everywhere are celebrating their newfound freedom at the same time parents are wondering how best to keep their kids entertained, … Continue reading

We all want to be happy—and we all have specific ideas about what would make us happy: a better house, more money, nicer things. But what if happiness could be achieved through a series of shortcuts? In his new book, … Continue reading

Claire Ptak author of The Whoopie Pie Book and owner of the acclaimed baking company and café, Violet, sells whoopie pies, cupcakes, and other popular serving-size desserts, all crafted with a focus on organic and seasonal ingredients. Her baked goods … Continue reading

May is just around the corner, but before we leave April behind, there’s one special book-related event we can’t forget: Independent Bookstore Day. Held on the last Saturday of April each year, Indie Bookstore Day is a national one-day event … Continue reading

With multiple bestselling books under his belt, it’s no surprise that Tristan Gooley is one of the most knowledgeable nature experts of our time. But even if you aren’t one to scale the mountains of Europe, fly to the Arctic, … Continue reading

The world of popular culture is obsessed with cats; from Grumpy Cat to Pusheen, these attitude-filled fuzzballs have taken over the internet and social media—not to mention the sunny side of the couch. But you might be surprised to learn … Continue reading

It’s almost time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and you know what that means: green clothes, green accessories, and in our case, green food! This year, we want our readers to know that healthy and delicious can, in fact, coexist. … Continue reading

You’ve probably heard of fermented probiotic drinks; kombucha is incredibly popular and terms like “gut health” are starting to seep into our vocabulary. Maybe you’ve only tried fermented probiotic drinks once or twice, maybe you’re a devout consumer. Either way, … Continue reading