Archive | April, 2015

3 Simple Ways to Help the Environment

3 Simple Ways to Help the Environment

by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper The first Earth Day was an inspiration. On that day in 1970, 20 million people turned out to demand the protection and restoration of the earth, air, water, forests, natural lands, and species that support, sustain, and enrich every aspect of our lives. In more recent […]

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50 Things I’m Grateful for about the Earth—An #EarthGratitude List

50 Things I’m Grateful for about the Earth—An #EarthGratitude List

1. Those little weeds that pop up in the cracks of the sidewalk that, even though annoying to pick, show us just how resilient and powerful nature is. 2. A crystal-clear turquoise sea with warm sun shining. Heaven! 3. That scent at the beach. Any beach. 4. The feel of lying on warm sand on […]

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Spring Shape Up Sweepstakes

Spring Shape Up Sweepstakes

Today is the LAST day to enter Rodale’s Spring Shape Up Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 eGift Card to shop sustainable fitness, yoga, and home workout essentials! Click here to enter today. Good luck! Related Posts:3 Beauty-Boosting Benefits of TurmericDenim, a Legendary HistoryRodale’s: Proud to Be a Woman-Owned Business

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My Thorfties

My Thorfties

by guest blogger Renee James, humorist and blogger I had a startling thought the other day. I wondered if the time had come when I can no longer brood over my to-do list and shrug off thousands of undone tasks (and dreams) with my favorite catch-all phrase: “I’m pacing myself.” At this rate, if I […]

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Portland in Perspective: 6 Real and 4 Bogus Clichés

Portland in Perspective: 6 Real and 4 Bogus Clichés

by Mark Remy, writer, runner, and creator of Remy’s World I’ve lived in Portland, Oregon, for about a year now. As a result, I consider myself the world’s foremost authority on Portland, Oregon. OK, maybe not. But since moving here from Pennsylvania last summer, I think I do have a pretty good perspective on our […]

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50 Crazy-Wonderful Things about the Earth (and Its Creatures) to Be Grateful for!

50 Crazy-Wonderful Things about the Earth (and Its Creatures) to Be Grateful for!

I know, everyone is busy. But stop for a few minutes and consider just how amazing and magical our planet really is. This is an especially good time to consider the crazy-wonderfulness of Earth, with Earth Day and the Earth Gratitude Wave both on the 22nd. It’s never too early to feel grateful, which is […]

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3 Secrets to Health Maintenance Success

3 Secrets to Health Maintenance Success

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition Let’s say you’re at a point in your wellness journey where you are gradually and proudly hitting critical milestones: You can briskly walk two miles without speed-dialing 911; you can zip up pants and jackets all the way (it’s […]

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The Infinite Power of Gratitude

The Infinite Power of Gratitude

Gratitude is the ultimate renewable energy—it’s free to give, and by giving it, you often receive more in return. If only everything were that easy! But the truth is, it is easy to feel grateful, and the benefits are wonderful. Expressing gratitude (even if it’s in the quiet of your own heart) has been found […]

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