Pay it forward...The Himalayan Institute

I love being able to share with you some of the amazing businesses in our area and this week, it's the Himalayan Institute. Located at 952 Bethany Turnpike, The Himalyan Institute it is the ultimate spot for yoga, total health, wellness and self transformation in Honesdale.

What's even better is its efforts toward global humanitarian projects, publishing books, a holistic health center (Total Health Center), and the internationally acclaimed, Yoga International website and educational platform.

So, explore the website http://www.himalayaninstitute.org or take a drive over to learn more!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at this year's Holiday Open House...

Come by the studio on December 18th between 5:00PM and 8:00PM to Deck the Halls for our annual  Holiday Open House - pictures, presents, music, food and a chance to win a family portrait and more await!

Pay it forward...Nature's Grace

I love being able to share with you some of the amazing shops and businesses in our area!

Nature's Grace located at 947 Main Street in Honesdale is a fabulous health shop. Not only is the food delicious, Nature's Grace offers a variety of products and services to help keep Honesdale healthy! The owner, Jamie offers counseling services for Naturopathy, Iridology, Hair Mineral Analysis and Classical Homeopathy

 So, stop by Nature's Grace for all of your health and wellness needs or if you are just in the mood for a tasty bite to eat - and remember to shop local!

Your Weekly Green ~ Wrapping it up

The holiday season is just around the corner and many people have already begun shopping for gifts. This season, why not try a 'green' alternative to all of the paper wrap that's out there! Although wrapping paper can be gorgeous it also leads to so much unnecessary waste. Why not try wrapping the gifts and goodies you purchase in fabric?

You can use remnants that you may have around the house or you can purchase inexpensive fabric. There are even decorated/embellished fabrics that are perfect for the season or occasion.  Most types of yarn or ribbon can be used to tie your package.

Not only would your pals and family love your gift, they'll appreciate the effort of your handmade packaging!

Your Weekly Green ~ Keeping the Chill Out...

There are some really easy ways to keep warm, save on heating your home and be 'green' now that chilly days and nights are here... Start out simple and use a draft snake, which you can purchase or easily make yourself- Just place a rolled bath towel under a drafty door, keep cold air from creeping in and warm air from creeping out.

You can even run your ceiling fan in reverse (most models have this feature) which will help the warmer air that pools near the ceiling circulate back down into the living space. These tips alone can help reduce your heating costs 10%-15%!

Wait, it gets even easier - put on a sweater! Each degree on the thermostat literally costs you money, so get cozy, safe money and our valuable energy resources this winter!