November 5, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
On Sunday October 25th, Hollywood (and YDT) went green for the 20th Annual Environmental Media Awards. On hand for the honorous occasion were Amy Smart, Sir Richard Branson, Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin McHale from the Fox hit show Glee, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Mraz, Read More →
August 5, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
Earlier this summer, we announced how readers can “stay cool” with our green spa of the month guide provided courtesy of Chill Out LA. Founded by Erin Mahoney Harris, author of the book Walking LA, Chill Out LA is a free site and newsletter that reviews spas and their services as well as yoga studios and other fitness facilities.
On August 11th, readers of both Chill Out LA ...
May 20, 2009 Written by Lauren Johanson
I’m about 2/3 the way into the “Meatless in May” campaign and I’m feeling pretty good. I don’t crave meat the way I thought I would.
That being said, last week I had a pounding headache and was concerned that I wasn’t getting enough vitamins and nutrients as a temporary meatless eater. So, I decided to do some more research. I thought I would learn how great a vegetarian diet is (which I did from all of the pro-veg sites.) But when I read through some of the counter arguments on non-veg sites I was left feeling less than convinced that pe...
May 12, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
Have been curious about what it might be like to ride your bike to work? Or have you’ve been waiting around for an excuse to fix up your old bike, buy one on Craigslist or another favorite local bike shop? Well this Thursday, L.A.'s Bike To Work Day is the perfect opportunity to get you on the road.
Despite its gridlock and congestion, L.A. is a bikeable place. With 350 miles of bike...
May 12, 2009 Written by Your Daily Thread Team
May 11, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
Yesterday was the annual celebration of World Fair Trade Day. The celebration has been in existence since 2001 and happens on the second Sunday of every May. At ydt we believe Fair Trade is as important as going green and we strive to feature it as much as we possibly can.
We've highlight a some of our favorite posts from the past year that focus on this important cause.
For those of you wh...
April 30, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
“Eat, Drink, Be an Angel” Support Project Angel Food By Eating Out.
Help support Project Angel Food (a non profit org that delivers 11,000 home cooked, nutritious meals to home-bound Angelenos suffering from HIV/Aids, cancer and other major illnesses) by going out to eat at some of L.A.’s best restaurants. All day restaurants from Glendale to Santa Monica will be donating 25% or more of their profits earned throughout the day to this very worthy organization. What restaurant will I be supporting? April 29, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on skincare and the subject has unveiled some intriguing findings, one being that most people forget that our skin is actually our largest organ. More often than not, we assume that keeping up with our complexions is for the sake of vanity. But skin plays a vital role in overall wellness too. Whether it’s insulating your body, regulating Vitamin D or protecting you from germs, your skin deserves a little boost in its capabilities and pore cleanliness. One way you can support your skin is by using natural, herb-based products such as <...
