Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard of the slow food movement, but what is “slow money” all about? — Phil Nimkoff, New York, NY “Slow Money” is the name for a movement started by socially conscious investing pioneer and author, Woody Tasch, who essentially borrowed the conceptual...

While many these days praise the virtue of sustainability, few are familiar with permaculture, a school of design that holds many of the keys to making sustainability a reality. However, all that’s about to change. This summer, the New York Times published its first-ever article on...

Imagine your favorite cupcake: the indulgent flavors, delicious cake batter and sweet frosting. Now imagine it again – dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and made entirely out of raw foods. If that sounds too good to be true, you’re in luck: Modern Hippie Mag favorite Natalia KW is...

The Village Magazine is currently accepting applications for Enviro-Art, a natural/recycled/sustainable arts competition. The winners will be announced at the enviro pARTy on October 21st at 6pm, on The Green Lawn in the Village of the Arts. The goal is for contestants to create something from...

This song says it all: “Only two things that money can’t buy and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” The energizing summer sun, the ocean breeze and the recent unfolding of a series of beautiful events – the things in life worth waiting for – inspired...

Would the support of others help you sustain your mindfulness practice? Betsy Nelson explains how she did it, and how you can too. We often have newcomers to our twice weekly meditation groups.  If they are over age 50, their introductions often start with some version of “I’ve meditated...

MiaGreen 2011 Expo & Conference is a convention that combines a major trade show with an upscale educational program; a unique platform for companies, professionals, business executives, governmental reps, buyers, manufacturers and experts seeking to: Connect and expand into new...

Change starts with choice is a basic tenant and mission of Juno & Jove, a luxe sustainable boutique located in Sarasota, Florida.  Juno and Jove offers opportunities for consumers to actively participate in a revolution of personal values and alternative styles. Launched in 2006, Juno...

Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t buy into the theory of man-made global warming/climate change, nor the expensive and job-killing legislation that world governments are proposing. Okay, with that out of the way, I’m a changed man. 17.4 miles per gallon. That’s...

We are having a blast producing new webshows over at Modern Hippie TV!  Our newest program, You Speak debuted this week with an interview with local actor Amanda Schlachter. The intention of the You Speak series is to open up new lines of dialogue that will help to promote greater unity and ...