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Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Go Vintage I'm a 14-year-old fan of your magazine, and I was so pleased to see the article "Vintage Advantage" in your May issue (p. 21). While fancy new fabrics-often with a hefty price tag-are marketed as sustainable, buying vintage and secondhand pieces is probably the most ...

take it outside

Jul 01, 2008; Turner, Elizabeth ... I love a good picnic, but boy do I hate a soggy sandwich. Luckily, I haven't made one of those since the day years ago when I saw Julia Child on TV explaining the wisdom of the buttered sandwich: The fat in the butter forms a protective layer between the bread slices and whatever moist ...

Pack and Go Green

Jul 01, 2008; Cherry, Rona ... this just in NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN Let's face it, moving is never fun. The prospect of sorting through belongings and packing box after box can raise anyone's stress levels. Then there's the stress on the environment: ...

PET PREPAREDNESS

Jul 01, 2008; Mattes, Megan ... When a disaster hits, having an emergency plan for your pet can relieve stress - and possibly save your companion animal's life. Being prepared is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Post an alert Put a sucker in a window or a sign on your door to alert rescue workers that an animal is inside; ...

Eco Flix

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Unless you're frequenting film festivals, you may be missing out on features, documentaries, and shorts that'll raise your eco-consciousness to new levels. Sign up for the Earth Cinema Circle DVD club, and every other month you'll receive a DVD with four green-themed films: June/July's ...

In the Swim

Jul 01, 2008; Barker, Elizabeth ... Swimwear is getting greener, thanks to a handful of ecominded designers. So, instead of sticking with the same old styles this summer, make a splash with these high-fashion, low-impact looks. -Elizabeth Barker Suffer and designer Aaron Chang transforms postconsumer plastic-sou ...

ADOPT A MOM & POP

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Support your local business owner by logging on to delocator.net before you head out the door to buy a cup of joe, browse a bookstore for a good read, or catch the latest film. Simply type in your zip code, and the online database will ...

NATURAL Rx

Jul 01, 2008; Mattes, Megan ... PROBLEM: Dry, itchy skin; sunburns; rashes; bug bites SOLUTION: Calendula THE SCOOP: Calendula, aka marigold (yes, the flower), heals skin irritation by revving up cell turnover. Its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties soothe skin and discourage ...

[Q&A] with Alex Shapiro

Jul 01, 2008; Barker, Elizabeth ... Just months before releasing her chamber-music collection Notes from the Kelp last fall, composer Alex Shapiro fled her longtime Malibu, Calif., home and nestled into the natural wonderland of Washington's San Juan Island. Here, she talks about her love for the ocean and newly lightened ...

ask the doc

Jul 01, 2008; Barnard, Neal ... How can I eat to boost my energy? Q: I need more energy - I feel like I'm dragging during the day. Can a diet change increase my energy? A: Yes, definitely. But before we look at how food choices can help, let's cover a few equally important basics: First, ...

gifts from the sea

Jul 01, 2008; Barker, Elizabeth ... The ocean is awash in pure and powerful skin smoothers As a healing ritual, soaking in seawater to treat skin troubles goes back to the ancient Egyptians. Now, thousands of years later, beauty goods are overflowing with ocean-sourced ingredients. "Seaweed is rich in nutrients that help ...

chamomile

Jul 01, 2008; Lissandrello, Maria ... Long revered as a calming beverage, chamomile has powers extending far beyond simple relaxation The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans had divergent cultures spanning several millennia, but they had one thing in common: chamomile tea, their go-to potion for frayed nerves. It seems the ...

hot off the presses

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... A sampling of recipes from VT's newest cookbook If you like to eat well but don't have a lot of time to cook, you'll love VT's brand-new cookbook. Vegetarian Times Fast and Easy: Great Food You Can Make in Minutes is packed with more than 200 healthful recipes that taste as if you've ...

dressed to thrill

Jul 01, 2008; Meadows, Donna ... Four delectable salad toppers you can whip up in minutes What's the difference between an everyday salad and an unforgettable one? The dressing you toss it with. A great homemade dressing can be whisked together in minutes, costs almost nothing, and most keep for a couple of weeks in the ...

pop sensations

Jul 01, 2008; Trinkle, Jennifer ... Homemade frozen treats are healthful ways to beat the heat This morning my 3-year-old had an ice pop for breakfast. It was already 80°F in the shade and he asked politely. I said OK, and then reached into the freezer for a homemade ice pop made from berries puréed with a hint of juice ....

ONE-ON-ONE with moby

Jul 01, 2008; Pepper, Tracey ... Relieving animal suffering motivates this music maker The title of Moby's 1996 CD, Animal Rights, spells out an issue that has been important to the Grammy-nominated songwriter and musician for more than 20 years. Vegan since 1987, Moby, 42, donates much of the money he earns from the ...

authentically asian

Jul 01, 2008; Kennedy, Fiona ... Light and easy ways to cook with daikon, baby bok choy, Chinese broccoli, and more Take a look around any decent-size farmers' market and you'll probably find an assortment of Asian vegetables alongside the piles of fresh corn and displays of heirloom tomatoes. "Asian vegetables are ...

bug off!

Jul 01, 2008; Hurchalla, Elizabeth ... Keep pests at bay the natural way If your home feels like a giant Roach Motel, it's tempting to reach for the Raid and call it a night. After all, bugs can be real pests: They eat through your pantry, clothes, and home, and can bite, sting, and even spread disease. But many ...

carrot & stick

Jul 01, 2008; Cherry, Rona ... Who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk CARROTS TO San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, for unanimously passing a law requiring chain restaurants to post nutrition information on menus. San Francisco restaurant chains with 20 or more locations in California must post the ...

meze magic

Jul 01, 2008; Prag, Elliott ... Treat guests to a taste of the Eastern Mediterranean with a dinner of light bites From Greek tavernas to Israeli cafés (with restaurants in Turkey, Syria, Cyprus, Egypt, and Lebanon thrown in too), there's a dining option that's tailor-made for soaking up sunsets and cooling off in ...