By Erin Covey-Smith Your bath tub can be a great place to relieve tension, soothe aching joints, stimulate circulation, or chase away a cold. The way to a soothing bath can be as simple as running some comfortably hot water and adding 1-2 tbsp of coconut or almond oil and/or 1-2 cups of Epsom salt.…
DetailsRainy day? Keep little hands busy by making craft dough using just a few simple ingredients! If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, no problem – you can make this dough with just flour, salt and water. The vegetable oil is added to make the dough easier to work, and the alum (used…
DetailsA business is born The SunriseGuide was born in 2006 after owner, Heather Chandler, was inspired during a trip to the northwest, where she found a similar publication called the Chinook Book. The idea to create a local resource where Mainers could learn ways to reduce our impact on our natural resources while living healthy,…
DetailsYou don’t have to go far to find nature trails for every hiker. Here are some highlights to get you started. Be sure to also check with your town or local land trust for some great walks in your own backyard! Maine Land Trust Network Maine Trail Finder Maine’s National Parks Maine’s State Parks Trails.com…
DetailsCreating a healthy nighttime routine is good preparation for achieving deep sleep. Read on to learn some tips to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and awake refreshed.
DetailsErin Covey-Smith Stonyfield, Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Cabot… these are a few household brands most people would associate with words like “green,” “sustainable” or “socially aware.” Such words can be hard to define, but these companies – and many others around the globe, as well as here in Maine – back up their commitments to…
DetailsIn what has become a beloved annual tradition, we turned to our friends at Longfellow Books in Portland and Royal River Bookstore in Yarmouth for their top picks on recently published books about living with compassion for the planet. And, yet again, they delivered! Here are beguiling lists for curious readers young and young-at-heart, covering…
DetailsBy Erin Covey-Smith EATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide…
Details15 Maine restaurants featuring top-notch vegan & vegetarian food By Avery Yale Kamila HERE IN THE PINE TREE STATE, chefs know how to do plant-based food right. Good news, since Lonely Planet named vegan and vegetarian travel a top trend of 2018. If you’re seeking plant-powered adventure, you’ll love Maine, where our farms…
DetailsPlanning an event in Maine that requires catering? If you make an effort to fill your kitchen with locally-sourced ingredients that are fresh off the farm, you’ll be happy to know that when it comes to feeding a crowd for your special event, a growing crop of caterers shares your commitment. The following caterers from…
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