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New Paths and Exciting Changes

Dear Eco-Herbalista Readers, It is with mixed emotions that we share our news that we have decided to say goodbye to the blogosphere world of Eco-Herbalista to pursue other professional opportunities.  We are extremely grateful for your dedication and encouragement over this last year as the Herbalista’s wrote, shared, and dreamed about living in a Read more…

Local Living and The Economics of Happiness, New Film and SC Event

Picture the life idyllic, one where we take the time to cultivate community, live simply, shop locally.  Nostalgic as it may seem, this is the message of new film, The Economics of Happiness, playing at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on March 18th (as well as in independent theaters around the country). The problem Read more…

Fair Trade, No Oil, Hold the Subsidies

I picked up the latest edition of one of my favorite sustainably-living reference books this weekend, The Better World Shopping Guide.  This handy little soft-cover offers a behind-the-scenes peek into thousands of national corporations, from banks to grocery chains, grading each from A-F in terms of social and environmental policy.  It’s enticing to learn what Read more…

Plastic-Free February, Join the Challenge

It’s not too late to take the Plastic-Free February Challenge!  At Eco-Herbalista, we trend toward plastic-free living pretty much all the time.  So when we learned of Rodale’s Plastic Free February Challenge it was a no-brainer – or so we thought. Turns out we can all use a little reminder that life without plastic is Read more…

Amazing Grass™ Superfood Giveaway!!

If you’re like so many of us, better health is an ongoing priority in your life.  And since January tends to be a time of resolution, Eco-Herbalista is here to help make that goal more reachable.  This week, we’re delighted to offer a fabulous giveaway from one of our favorite superfoods, Amazing Grass™ Wheat Grass. Read more…

January Clutter Clearance, Tips for Happier Living

Most people I know have too much stuff.  Including me!  This is not an isolated judgment on my part, but a simple fact gleaned from cranky quips about how great it would be to get organized, as though it’s an unattainable aspiration. Yet here we are again, back at the hugely popular January clearance sales, Read more…

Celebrating Winter Solstice, New Beginnings

Today marks the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere – the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Stargazers with a clear view in North America and Europe were greeted with a celestial treat early Tuesday, as a unique total lunar eclipse turned the Moon pink, coppery or even a blood red. Coinciding Read more…

An Explorer Returns, Join the Discussion!

It’s a busy time here at Eco-Herbalista.com.  From a Holiday Baking class to the Pacific Gyre Exploration Reception, we’re keeping it healthy and green during this bustling season.   We invite you to take time out from the hubbub  to join Santa Cruz ocean researchers Richard Owen and Dr. Wallace J. Nichols for a complimentary evening of timely Read more…

3 Timely Tips for Less Stressful Holidays

The holidays are here, as you may have noticed from the sudden hailstorm of glittery magazine ads, TV commercials and gift lists.  From Martha in her Santa cap to every decked out retail storefront,  we’re being sold a set of high expectations, very temptingly packaged.  Call it barely surprising that this time meant for focus Read more…

Climate Change a Myth? Seriously?!

I hope you got a chance to attend the San Francisco GreenFest this past weekend –  an amazing event drawing thousands of people from across the country in a joyful celebration of green living.  One of the highlights was hearing best-selling author and climate change expert Bill McKibben give an incredibly inspirational and timely talk.