In our hurried lives we may not think about the positive environmental impact we can make with our everyday purchases, especially in regards to clothing. Organic clothing and other textiles have many health and environmental benefits for consumers, farmers, and the water and air we share. Kiran Patil is an expert in organic clothing and…

As mentioned in the profile page, Sarah Heinzelmann Andersen is a free lance writer; daughter and sister; wife and mother of three grown children; traveler; nature lover; former middle school language arts teacher; and Texas A&M English graduate student. For her May Mini course, “Writing for Digital Media”, she’s created an iMovie chronicling her family’s…

Growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, my childhood days were filled with outdoor activities and sports: jumping on the trampoline, climbing trees, building forts in the creek beside our house, softball, tennis, swimming, and playing ball sports (football, tennis baseball, basketball, dodge ball…) with the neighborhood kids. Being outside with my friends and family in nature…

Christmastime and the holidays are upon us after a what seemed a relaxed and easy-going fall. Kids are in the last week of school before the long winter break when parents will have to plan activities to keep kids active and preserve everyone’s sanity around the home. In this article, you’ll find some simple tips…

Memories of raking leaves into huge piles, building fires & roasting S’mores, playing outside, and hiking in the Ozark Mountains with my parents, Pete & Margo, and brother, Andy, have imprinted fall and Thanksgiving in my heart as the most special season. The woods and trees are color-dappled in mellow sunlight, and the crisp edge…

After departing DFW, this was the layover at Heathrow (London) airport in the grand terminal. Complete with a Harry Potter store! Enjoyed watching Crazy, Rich Asians on the flight. A really sweet romantic film. The on flight map kept passengers informed about our location in ‘the friendly skies’. Landing at Berlin Tegel airport was fine…

Without being too wordy and lengthy, here are some books, new discoveries and old projects that helped me along the way during 2018. With three kids in various stages of life, a busy traveling hubby, substitute teaching, starting graduate school, and two dear pets– Life is FULL. 🌱But there was no time like the present…

We got our morning rolling early with rented bikes from a cycle shop on Denman St.(there are several to choose from with competitive pricing) By using a coupon and bringing our own snacks and water, we saved money for our morning ride around Stanley Park.  Chris and Mimi test out the bikes for a good…

Grandparents, their children, and grandchildren deepen familial bonds when traveling together, especially to places where they can enjoy nature together.

The nine hour plane ride from DFW airport to Frankfurt International airport was comfortable and uneventful. Our family of five has been anticipating this two week vacation as our last official family trip before Hannah leaves for college this August.   Here are a few highlights from Day One. Most of the trip planning was done…