There are a few left-of-center people out there who – despite surfing the internet infinite times each day and being bona fide social networking junkies – still haven’t quite jumped on the smartphone application train. And then there are the rest of us who can’t imagine willing breaking from the alluring tractor beam of our impossibly neatola hand-held toys…’scuse me…organizational lifestyle devices.

The blueberry - deep in colors ranging from maroon to navy and almost black - are little bursts of either tart and tangy or mildly sweet flavor. Grabbing a bucket and taking a trek to your favorite blueberry bush will likely yield the most delicious and tiny wild specimens, more flavorful than those cultivated commercially that, while large and plump, lack the intensity of their smaller, wild counterparts. If you peel the vivid skin of a blueberry, what lies beneath is a semi-transparent flesh that encases tiny seeds in this berry related to the cranberry and the bilberry.

With gas prices soaring well over $4 in many parts of the nation and summer vacation season looming, most Americans are trying to figure out how to cut their gasoline usage and the pain at the pump.

Gasoline is still less expensive in America than in most other countries, however cutting back on your fossil fuel usage is a great idea no matter what. Here are some easy tips to cut down your gasoline consumption.

We round out our weekly series on yoga with an Open Heart. What began with Yoga for a Powerful Core, taking on true empowerment, flowed into Yoga for Balance, equated to an all around poise in living. Week three focused on a "Yoga Butt" cum something greater. And last week was Yoga for Strong, Sexy Arms... more on that empowerment.

And now, your heart. All desires for a hot bod aside, any yogi will tell you: The act of physically opening your heart (backbends!) again and again leads to a truly emotional opening of your beingness. With arms wide open and heart bursting, this yoga sequence is designed to bring you into the awareness of an open-hearted approach to life. You may be surprised at how you feel after you keep meeting yourself on the mat and trying an open heart on. 

It’s always a keystone ritual in the yearly spring ceremonies. When the weather finally turns warm, the last snow has finally fallen (or has it?), and you’re running barefoot in the newly budded grass, it’s time to roll out the ole grill from storage, dust it off, and get ready for summer dining season—al fresco, au natural. Burgers, hot dogs, and tofu kebabs—oh my!

But there’s an ugly side to all that seasonal grilling. The longer your food grills, the more it chars . . . and while the tastier it becomes, the more carcinogenic it also becomes. How bad is grilling for us, and is there any way to reduce the damage? Read on to find out.

Drive-through windows, microwave ovens and liposuction. These seemingly oddball things share one distinctive quality in common – they cater to our instant gratification society. After all…why wait until tomorrow for something that we can have right here and right now? Part of the pure convenience of living in our current day and age is that we don’t have to break a sweat in order to have access to infinite goods and services that make our lives all the more easy-breezy. Do I hear a ‘heck yeah’ from the peanut gallery?

There's no question, cancer is a scary disease that affects far too many people. Chances are you know someone who has battled one of its many forms. And while there's no miracle food or herb that can guarantee to keep us safe from The Big C, there are certainly some bad habits worth losing that may improve our chances of staying cancer free.

Stringing up your laundry to dry on a (gasp!) clothesline may seem like an archaic tradition; it’s definitely not common anymore. Some well-to-do communities around the nation have even banned clotheslines, writing them off as eyesores to the neighborhood. Wouldn’t want to see your neighbors’ unmentionables, right? While that may be true, I’ll take a few undie sightings over wasting resources with conventional dryers.

Take advantage of the delicious springtime breezes and warming summer air over the next few months to dry your clothes naturally. Find out how.

Simply hearing the word "coconut" can bring peace of mind, evoking thoughts of relaxing on a tropical vacation in your favorite bathing suit. So it's no surprise coconut products have recently become all the rage - they're exotic, refreshing and delicious. And as an added bonus, coconuts are actually quite healthy. One of the most popular ways to enjoy this palm fruit is to drink it's "water," which is the slightly sweet and mildly sour liquid from inside. But is this really worth $2-3 a pop, or more?

Imagine a brewery that makes not only bomb beers of all persuasions on site, but makes them organically. Now imagine that this organic brewery should add to their establishment a family restaurant that serves up sustainable fare for meat-eaters, vegetarians and yes, even vegans. Now imagine kicking back with an organic beer and chowing down on vegan grub while letting your little ‘uns get down in a designated kid-safe play area. Outside, your bike is safely parked by the bicycle bar, and you happen upon some good friends who are enjoying the outdoor beer-garden in the shade. Sounds like Germany, huh? Think again. It’s right here in the States, at a magnificent wonder-bar called Hopworks Urban Brewery.

Debates about whether wood or plastic cutting boards reign supreme rage among gourmet chefs and home cooks alike. (Anyone get the Iron Chef reference, eh, eh?)

Whether you’re a wooden board aficionado or pro-plastic, you gotta get your boards clean. You don’t want bacteria milling around the area where you chop veggies, fruits and meats.

It only takes two natural ingredients to disinfect wood cutting boards. You probably even already have them in your green cleaning arsenal. Find out how to sanitize a wood cutting board, eco-style.

Many dog treats are even more processed than a lot of human store-bought food. With dogs’ tummies more sensitive than ours, who wants that for their pup? That’s one of many reasons why making dog treats yourself is the jam. You totally control what goes into their treats, and can customize organic ingredients for better health – or even avoid those foods your dog is allergic to!

Make your wedding reception an event that not only celebrates your loved one and yourself, but also the food, the land and the guests you are bringing to the table. Gone are the days of stuffy hotel wedding receptions with generic “American” fare—sure, we all love a good steak and potatoes, but the modern wedding is giving its food a bit more attention these days.

The farm-to-table movement, which hit restaurants years ago, has now made its way into weddings. Brides and grooms are ditching the hotels and heading to the countryside; they’re kicking off their shoes in the fields, working with the farmers to make a seasonal, local feast and giving their guests an experience almost as memorable as it will be for themselves. Here are 8 essential tips for making your own wedding reception a farm-to-table affair.

I've road-tripped it across this heart-breakingly beautiful country of ours four times. (Read: I've done my share of camping.) Though I'm less inclined—at least my back is—to sleep on a rocky tent floor these days, outdoor living is still part of my makeup.

I've been ogling these four sustainably-designed cabins from all over the globe. They'll inspire you to create your own modern take on back-to-basics living—even if it's only in your own backyard.

Which is your favorite?

1. Modern Campground

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to turn your old possessions into brand-new cash with an American community tradition: The garage sale. 

For treasure hunters, garage (or yard) sales can be a bounty of unique housewares, vintage clothes and one-of-a-kind items that can’t be found anywhere else. Those hosting a sale can expect to make anywhere from a couple hundred bucks to a couple thousand, depending on the quality and quantity of stuff for sale.

Garage sales take some work to make happen, but if you follow these tips and do it right, people will pay YOU to haul off your unwanted items. While throwing a garage sale alone is quite possible, having a buddy to watch the cash box while you load a dresser into someone’s car will help you immensely – just be sure to give your friend a split of the profits.