Archive for the ‘Activities’
Sprout Varieties, Part II
Detailed instructions and multiple varieties of sprouts. These nutrient packed sprouts only take a few days to grow and the results are definitely worth the wait!
Boost Your Immune!
Flu season has begun! Now is the perfect opportunity to take some time to establish a few good habits and improve your overall system. Influenza is extremely contagious and every little bit of protection helps.
Welcome to Corvallis
By Jessica Brothers // We have experienced nearly three weeks here in Corvallis and have been loving every minute of it. Corvallis has an excellent downtown and it is beautiful in so many ways. I thought I would share a few of our experiences with you and introduce the town to those unfamiliar with it. :)
Would You Like a Bag with that Bag?
By Dana Sitterson //
Everything in Japan is tiny and individually packaged. That’s good for the waistline, because the first time you open the fifth quarter-sized cookie, and see the pile of wrappers, you feel like a pig. The next time, you only have three. While it’s slightly better for your health to over-package these treats, it’s extremely bad for the environment.
Balance & Well-Being: A Time For Reflection
By Jessica Brothers // Right now might be a good time to sit down and evaluate your goals. It is the perfect time to reflect how you have done in the past year.
Death of a Feminist
By Jill McKeever // Born into the post-women’s rights movement era, I never experienced a time where women were expected to be homemakers and caretakers. Today, women try to prove their “strength” by living up to a man's ideals but we tend to forget that women’s natural strengths are much more powerful.
Slowing Down
Living without a car is unfathomable for most Americans. To get from home to school or work and back again, a car seems essential. Unless you’re living in a big city, the thought of using public transportation seems scary. Many American cities are so spread out that...
Living Art
My deep fascination for living art went into full effect the first time I saw Andy Goldsworthy's work in River and Tides. I was amazed with his imagination, his patience, and his determination. His art involves the use of...
WWOOF
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is part of a world-wide effort to link volunteers with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.
WWOOF organizations publish listings of organic farms and gardens that host volunteers – providing food, housing, and in-field education in exchange for help [...]







