You’ve heard of hygge, the Danish lifestyle trend of getting cozy? Hygge took the world by storm the last couple of years--it was even shortlisted as the word of the year for 2016 by Oxford Dictionaries--but there’s a new Danish concept that just might supersede the chillness of ...read more

Autumn in our town of Kirkland, Washington, is my favorite time of the year. I walk our dogs, Gigi and Cassie, at least twice every day and they love exploring everything the season has to offer…the crisp air, beautiful changing leaves, fallen pine cones, chestnuts, and acorns, ...read more

Styrofoam plates, plastic cutlery, tossed out leftovers, cheap and disposable decorations, a new dress and a pair of shoes to match...The list of wasteful party practices could go on and on. What you might be thinking next is common. You’re used to these conveniences, or habits ...read more

What you can’t see, can hurt you. Everything from blenders to cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation (EMR), the invisible electric and magnetic energy buzzing around us everywhere. It’s difficult to wrap your head around the idea of it. And even harder to avoid. It’s easy to ...read more

There's no question that the American food system is constantly changing for the better, with recent moves to improve animal welfare, reduce consumption of sugary beverages, and label GMOs. But while these policies should certainly be applauded, our methods for affecting change ...read more

Introduced to the West by the mystic George Gurdjieff, the nine Enneagram types represent nine essential tendencies that help explain why individuals act, think, and feel the way they do. Some argue that the Enneagram types have been in use in the Middle East for over four ...read more

Shopping sustainably is better for your health and for the planet, but there’s one place it can hurt: your wallet. It’s no secret that buying organic food is often more expensive than buying conventional, and sometimes, the difference can feel like too much to bear. Luckily, ...read more

Most air purifiers are ugggly. They’re machines. Meant to get a job done. Not look good. But why do we have to sacrifice one for the other? That’s what the makers of NATEDE by Clairy thought. They created a smart natural air purifier that looks like an especially well-designed ...read more

Paleo or eat plant-based? Dairy and gluten in moderation, or entirely verboten? It seems that everywhere you turn are different opinions on what constitutes healthy eating, and frankly, it's enough to make even the most assiduous of healthy eating information junkies dizzy with ...read more

Memoirs should allow the reader to journey into the heart and mind of someone who lives and thinks in a way that is completely distinct and new. That’s exactly what Doniga Markegard provides in “Dawn Again: Tracking the Wisdom of the Wild,” at once a memoir of her life as a ...read more

Wellness in the Swiss Alps is no secret. Renowned worldwide for its healing thermal waters, medicinal alpine herbs, pristine air quality, sparkling glaciers, spring water, and car-free villages, it's become a mecca for spagoers. There’s a purity to the Swiss Alps where wellness ...read more

It’s a fortunate time in human history and you most likely live an abundant life, with plenty of food, shelter, and opportunities. But do you still feel like there's not enough – and that there will never be enough?There’s not enough time in the day to get everything done. We ...read more

Want to take off across the country and see the sites? Your first thoughts are probably of hopping in the car or booking a flight, but think again. Train travel is a low-stress, more economical, and more eco-friendly way to travel. Scenic train tours are also a great way to ...read more

The time has come to start tending to your soon-to-be-growing autumn garden. Although keeping an autumn garden is quite similar to keeping a summer garden, there are a few things to keep in mind. I reached out to a handful of gardening experts for tried-and-true advice that can ...read more

Do you ever feel like something is missing, but you just can't put your finger on it? That, or you're feeling lost in your personal or professional life, like a ship without a sail? Maybe you have goals to reach, but you're not sure of the steps you need to take in order to meet ...read more

Get your wanderlust on and see the country by visiting these spectacular but lesser-known national parks. Founded in 1916, the National Park Service is one of the greatest American treasures. Currently, there are 59 parks that cover more than 85 million acres. While many of these ...read more

You’ve heard of cabins and you’ve of condominiums, cabiminiums are the two married together for the perfect low-key and low-maintenance home or getaway.What is a Cabiminium? Coined by a developer the term cabiminium refers to a cabin-style home in nature, but with all of the ...read more

Want to mix up a cocktail at home that’s as fancy as the one you order at a swanky bar? You need one secret ingredient. Homegrown herbs. Fresh herbs plucked from your garden add depth to homemade cocktails. “Whether you have a sunny window, a container garden, or a backyard, ...read more

Make it easy to commit to your biggest, longest-term, most terrifying goal with the Japanese philosophy of kaizen. Kaizen is the Japanese term for improvement, the literal translation of “good” (kai) and “change” (zen). But the idea behind it is one of continuous, deliberate ...read more

Journaling is a simple way to monitor your thoughts. It also can help you learn from past mistakes and control your narrative.What I learned from journaling I tried to stick to a daily journal routine for about a month. I won't be coy about my "results"—I failed. However, the ...read more

For all the fun and glory of the summer season, it can become unbearably hot and hard to handle. Enter: healing crystals. The following five healing crystals are meant to cool you down as well as offer some healing benefits that will only magnify your summer glow.5 Cooling ...read more

If you’ve ever daydreamed about a team of robots doing your chores, your dreams are about to come true. At least when it comes to your garden. A robotics company built a robot to weed your home garden for you. Because as the creators say, weeding sucks.Tertill™ is a ...read more

You don’t have to be a serious cyclist to go on an adventure to the best vacation spots for bike tours. If you can ride a bike, you can head off on the open road and see a whole new side of the world. Bike tours are slow travel. There’s nothing between you and the place you’re ...read more

Do you dream of experiencing the magic of the Northern Lights? Aurora Borealis is one of Mother Nature’s most soul-stirring phenomena, a dance of color and light in the deep nighttime sky. Brilliant greens and pinks frolic together with the stars, illuminating the evening with ...read more