Season’s Greetings!

As this joyous season brings the year to a close, the holidays mean that for many of us preparations are underway for gathering, gift-giving and expressing gratitude to those we love. Read More »

2023 Holiday Giving Guide

Find sustainable, hand-crafted and fair trade items, plus experiences, such as a day at the spa, a workshop, a massage or even a pottery class right in the local community! Read More »

Sing Out for Sanity

Jen Lobo Rose, owner of ResonateYou, will conduct a Sing Your Heart Out singing circle on December 21, 2022, at The Yoga Place in Ephrata. Read More »

Choose Meaningful Gifts This Season

In this holiday season, Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth owner Sarah Preston would like to showcase their fair trade and hand made products sourced in an ethical and sustainable manner. Read More »

Free Consults at GSL Organics

At GSL Organics. you are talking with the person who makes our products and has over 25 years’ experience helping people with their skin concerns. Read More »

Gardner’s Mattress & More Puts People and the Planet First

Gardner’s Mattress & More, a full-service mattress store, offers natural products because of their durability and quality and strives to convey the value of organic products to customers. Read More »

Holiday Pop Up Cancelled

Hempfield Apothetique's planned Holiday Pop-Up Market, originally scheduled for December 17, 2022, has been cancelled.  Read More »

Pets Need Presents, Too

To celebrate the holidays, the Basset & Lab pet bistro and Jordan Leigh Photography will provide Santa Pet Portraits by professional pet photographer Jordan Leigh on December 3 and 10, 2022. Read More »

Physiologic-Based Dentistry Examines Root Causes

David A. Schwartz, DDS, has a unique physiologic-based dentistry approach focusing on returning the body to a natural state so it can heal and function properly. Read More »

Polar Bear Run

The Sierra Club Lancaster Group will conduct the 13th annual Polar Bear 5K trail run/hike fundraiser on January 15, 2023, in Lancaster County Central Park. Read More »

Professional Coaching Offered at Functional Health

Functional Health of Lancaster is offering health coaching to assist patients on their wellness journeys because achieving personal health goals should not be stressful, overwhelming or lonely. Read More »

Revealing the Path at Kula Kamala

The nonprofit Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram spiritual school of yoga provides classes, courses and retreats in spiritual education, yoga and meditation, as well as professional training in yoga, yoga therapy, spiritual leadership and Ayurveda. Read More »

Sharing is Caring

Cedar Meadow Farm is having a holiday sale, Spread the Health: Buy One, Gift One Free, on Lancaster-based cannabidiol (CBD) products through December 15, 2022. Read More »

Shop Local and Save for the Holidays

At Celtic Myth & Moonlight, customers can enjoy special sale prices on gifts for everyone on their list, as well as stock up on herbs, candles, books and cards for themselves. Read More »

Sound's Overlooked Healing Effects

There are a number of studies in recent years about how when sound healing is received through a trained practitioner with knowledge of specific instruments, it can induce the relaxation response. Read More »

Start the New Year with Nature

Berks Nature activities coming up in January 2023 include a New Year's Hike, Fireplace Friday and Beginners' Nature Photography. Read More »

Truce Road House Offers Respite

Truce Road House is available to gather a small group of friends, coworkers or family, and a nine-foot sycamore table provides ample space for crafting and creating. Read More »

Winter Writing Workshops at Write From the Heart

Melissa Greene, owner of Write From the Heart, will be offering a Winter Introductory Workshop for Women online weekly from January 10, through February 7, 2023, via Zoom Read More »

Cover Artist

The Heart of Gathering is a collage of a deer antler, tulip poplar seed pod, lichen, burning bush leaves spiceberry shells and hydrangea captured by Lancaster, PA-based artist Erica Millner. Read More »

A Feast of Light

When we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons. Read More »

Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night. Read More »

Cranberry Mimosas

This festive recipe for mimosas using homemade naturally-sweetened cranberry juice puts a holiday twist on the classic brunch beverage. Read More »

Easy Turkey Jerky for Pets

This easy turkey recipe is a healthy snack for a cat and a great dog-training treat for the clever pooch. Read More »

Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100. Read More »

Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound

Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels. Read More »

Healthy Cranberry Muffins for Pets

These muffins are full of flavor and nutrition, and are healthy for both dogs and cats. Read More »

Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs: Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets

Homemade pet treats using healthy ingredients make great holiday gifts for dogs, cats and pet-loving friends and family. Read More »

Holiday Volunteering: The Gift of Giving

One of the best ways to get into the spirit is by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals. Read More »

Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial

With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027. Read More »

Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries

Psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger has studied spontaneous healing for almost two decades, and breaks down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases. Read More »

Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being. Read More »

Merry Brunching: Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes

With a few easy modifications, serve up healthier versions of tasty brunch foods over the holiday gathering season. Read More »

Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness. Read More »

Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency. Read More »

Shakshuka

This healthy, gluten-free dish is a brunch-time crowd-pleaser, and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Read More »

Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes with Berry Swirl

Cooked on a sheet pan, these satisfying protein and buttermilk pancakes with a berry swirl make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Read More »

Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy. Read More »

Sweet Potato Gummies

These gummies made out of sweet potatoes are a tasty treat for cats. Read More »

The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity. Read More »

Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change

In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together. Read More »

Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood

A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on. Read More »

Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon

Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon. Read More »

Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death. Read More »

Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. Read More »

World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years. Read More »