By Charlotte Renner

As happy as the holidays are, they have unacknowledged consequences on the environment. According to Stanford, Americans produce 25% more waste during the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, compared to the rest of the year. Which is an additional 7 million pounds.

As we approach the holiday season, you can be mindful of your… [click headline to read more]

Tucked away in Webster Groves is Vitality Unlimited Spa, a hidden gem where stressed minds, bodies and spirits are soothed, centered and nourished in a warm, friendly and relaxing sanctuary. The holistic day spa offers the highest quality services, including massage therapy, reflexology, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures, as well as a wide selection of natural skin-care and self-care products. 

Locally owned… [click headline to read more]

By Jean Ponzi

Holiday Time returns after Big Time Out for our whole species. Hurtle with me Back in Time, two-score Earth years, to a Time-Turning point. Cheers!

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In Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Six, the Festive Season almost lost an intense competition with Work for my small family’s celebratory attention.

My husband Dale was custom-building all the kitchen… [click headline to read more]

“Protecting My Hearing Aid Investment.”  A Webinar December 15, 3pm

An essential element to get the most out of a hearing aid investment and preserve their maximum benefit, is to follow a maintenance routine. Some of the things you should know are:

Regularly schedule your follow up appointments. They are important because a specialist can use professional… [click headline to read more]

The full cast was announced for the North American tour of CATS that includes a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 21 – January 2.

Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries… [click headline to read more]

by Kate Lamprich

On November 15, 2021, Essential Health and Wellness opened our doors to the community for the first time; arising from the ashes of other businesses during the uncertain times of a worldwide pandemic, to serve as a beacon of hope for the community. The therapists at Essential Health and Wellness are dedicated to… [click headline to read more]

By Simon Yu, MD

Here is an excerpt from my latest article, which I have retitled to capture your attention: 

l was in Egypt on a Nile river cruise in October. Our anthropology tour guide was describing not only ancient Egyptian history and monuments, but also frequent Nile River illness: an ancient curse of abdominal bloating, pain,… [click headline to read more]

Holidays are all about traditions. That is the way it has been for my family all of my life. Captured in photos and memories, family has always been the center of Thanksgiving and Christmas for the Lesters. The size of the table changes year to year, but not the size of our hearts. I can […]

By Linda Tatum, Rooftop Sedums and USGBC-Missouri Gateway Membership & Marketing Committee

As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) came to a close, many of us are asking, “How can I, my family, and my company/organization step up and be part of the solution?” First, we can examine what sustainability means and our roles. 

Sustainability is handling… [click headline to read more]

Photo Caption: Hundreds of thousands of snow geese can descend in winter wetlands like snow itself. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation

Sometimes it rains cats and dogs. Sometimes, it snows geese.

As one might guess, the snow goose gets its name from its brilliant white plumage. The tips… [click headline to read more]

By Tom Braford

While it is relatively easy to design an optimized world, the real challenge is in designing how to get there from here, wherever here is.

After starting out as a restoration carpenter and green rehabber, I soon discovered that being boxed in by the constraints imposed by existing structures and sites sometimes opened up possibilities… [click headline to read more]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft, Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor

In this time of gift giving, books are treasures that we can give to others and ourselves. In the shorter colder days of winter, as our gardens rest, we can take time to gather wisdom, joy, hope and inspiration from the words, photos and illustrations of… [click headline to read more]

Photo Caption: Ambassadors of Harmony men’s chorus brings joy, magic and a few laughs in five concerts, December 10-12, at the Touhill on UMSL campus. Read matinee or evening performance details at www.aoh.org.

By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor

The holiday season is upon us. And that season includes varied traditions. 

Chanala Rubenfeld, co-director of Chabad of Chesterfield said, “The holiday Chanukah is all about letting your spark shine. Each one of us has a special and unique purpose, talents, skills and the ability to make a difference… [click headline to read more]

Donation to Help Urban Farm Network Serving Food Insecure Communities & Increase Neighborhood Access to Locally Grown Produce

Pure Farmland™ recently recognized Urban Harvest STL (UHSTL) in downtown St. Louis, Mo. for its positive impact in the area with a recent donation of $5,000. The contribution is part… [click headline to read more]