Handmade Holidays

More Recycled Toys, Less Conspicuous Consumption This year, I decided to buy as little as possible for the holidays and to instead make as many of my son’s presents as possible using as much already purchased or recycled material as possible. If you’re...

Natural Fibers for Natural Health

Why are Natural Fibers Better for Both Your Family and the Environment? Much attention has been given to organic, sustainable agriculture and the Slow Food movement. A bit less has been given to natural fibers. So what is it about plant fibers like cotton, hemp,...