Dear Annie,
My hair is really dry and I’ve tried olive oil to soften it, leaving it in and then washing it, but my hair still feels dry. Any ideas? –Laurie, MS
Dear Laurie,
I just tried using …

Recently, I was in the local Trader Joe’s with a friend. She was looking at all of the hair and body products and commenting on how she wanted to green-ify her body care collection. As …

After having dental bonding on her three front teeth, Sally felt as if she was in chronic PMS. This symptom would have been easily dismissed as such, but she was in post-menopause. Aware that the …

I grew up with the light of grow lights seeping out around our basement door every spring. My father took such pleasure in going through the seed catalogs, ordering his seeds, and getting a jumpstart  …

As the snow melts and winter gives way to spring, it is time to pack away sweaters, hats, socks, and more. The key is packing wool away with skill, so that it is protected  from …

By imagining that each cell in your body is illuminated with radiant light, you will be calling forth a particularly vital healing energy. Many spiritual traditions see light as associated with purity, freedom, holiness, or …

One of the Life, Love, and Laughter with Dogs blog series by Annie Bailey.
We are finally adding a second permanent dog to our ever-changing pack. This Saturday I will be picking up our new …

Swiss chard is known as a powerhouse of nutrition. Like spinach, it enhances the look of rice dishes with its ribbons of green. This risotto is flavored with fresh herbs, which heighten the delicate sweetness …

People of Hope Crafts supports a network of 20 artisan cooperatives throughout El Salvador through the sales & marketing of their crafts in the United States. We are committed to paying fair wages and establishing …

Drying food concentrates the flavors. Just think of sun-dried tomatoes, and how delicious they are.
Once food is dry, it is very lightweight, ideal for camping and travel. It is also ideal for making soups …