According to writer Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the trials of motherhood make moms "the great vacationless class." Although she may have been talking about the multitasking, Blackberry-wielding, van-driving, soccer mom variety, other animals show the same tireless dedication to their children. In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I'd shine the spotlight on some of the …

Ah, watching the beautiful birds and butterflies who pass through my back yard is breathtaking! I welcome them and hope that they can find sanctuary and comfort in my garden. How can you turn your garden into a more accommodating and nurturing place for birds and butterflies? Some plants are …

Your local animal shelter or favorite rescue group does a fantastic job helping cats and dogs. You want to offer your full support. Then you are invited to the big annual fundraiser. This is usually a food-centered event such as a dinner or a barbecue—and it all too often features meat. Then you find out that there might be a …

It's exciting that so many people are ready to give peas a chance, so to speak! It's easy being vegan, and the following tips should help get you started-or help you persuade your worrywart friends and relatives that vegan foods are nutritious, delicious, and widely available.

1. Just Veg Out: For optimal health, eat an array of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole …

The following article comes to us from Pangea Organic's founder and CEO, Joshua Onysko. Pangea Organics recently made headlines for its compassionate decision to stop all sales in China as a result of that country's continued requirement that companies test cosmetics products on animals, and we're grateful to be able to share Onysko's insights on happiness …