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Dean Stubbings is the owner, founder, and designer of Madera Furniture, using recycled/salvaged wood he creates one-of-a-kind furniture. »

Spend some time getting to know our first Modern Hippie of the Month in 2010, Kyle Smitley! »

Marlon Obando Solano is an archaeologist and artist originally from Nicaragua who creates jewelry using sustainably collected organic materials. His work as an archaeologist has inspired his use of natural materials for adornment and symbolism. »

If your wallet isn’t bursting at the seams with holiday giving cash, you are probably trying to come up with gift ideas for family and friends that don’t cost much (or any) money. »

Get to know our "Modern Hippie of the Month" pick Alasandra Russo of Vivi, and eco-friendly children and baby boutique located in New Jersey. »

What you put on your skin should play a role in your general health in addition to what you eat. “Your skin is the largest organ of the body, and it absorbs up to 80 percent of what you put on the surface." »

I am not a muffin eater. I never buy them, even if they are locally baked and trustworthy. They are not my thing... »

In order to keep my writing fresh and relevant, I can often be found trolling the inspiring, well-stocked, orderly aisles of Whole Foods, wondering what will stir up some enthusiasm in my culinary habits. On one such occasion, I discovered Seitenbacher, a German line of products ranging from cereal and müsli to noodles. Seitenbacher is... »

While the health benefits of coconut are controversial and not yet well researched, many health food companies and stores are toting its nutritional factors and incorporating coconut into a variety of products. No doubt that is due to the fact that consumption of coconut (which includes its water, meat, and oil) is now being... »