Prints, greeting cards, book marks of photos local to Bucks County by Photographer: Heather Mueller. higherground04@hotmail.com

Crystal Connor Family Health & Nutrition Coach

EAT THE RAINBOW with Crystal Connor Family Health & Nutrition Coach. Fun with WHOLE FOODS for the whole family. Bring the kids to this earthly-kids attraction at the Earth Day Fair and get them engaged with wholesome food fun! www.crystalconnor.net

Mama’s Lil’ Guide

This issue is packed with articles for every stage of motherhood, information about summer camps, consignments sales, Earth Day activities, events, plus the many wonderful local advertisers in this issue. We’re also pleased to announce our new “Teens & Tweens” section! http://mamaslilguideonline.com/

Longaberger

Dave Longaberger founded the Longaberger Company in 1973, following in his father’s footsteps. Now, his daughter, Tami, is CEO of the company. Longaberger baskets are not only handmade, they’re made in America, in Ohio. Each weaver signs and dates his or her finished basket. Because they’re made of natural material, hard wood maple, these baskets are not only strong and durable, they’re green. You can use these functional and versatile baskets to carry groceries home from the store, hold a box of tissues and so much more.www.longaberger.com/christineargue

Tinicum Art and Science

Tinicum Art and Science is a unique high school rooted in the principles of mindfulness and focused on the individual needs of our students. We offer delicious vegetarian lunches as a gateway to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Doylestown Food Co-op

Like the one opening in Doylestown, a food co-op is a non-profit retail grocery store that is owned and governed by its members. Members make an equity investment in the store, help to determine the kinds of product the store carries, and patronize the store. The Doylestown Food Co-op will seek to provide what the community wants: convenient, year-round, one-stop access to the wide variety of high quality foods raised or produced in our area. The co-op will serve to keep our farmers farming and nourish our families with fresh, local foods. http://www.doylestown.coop

Wash Tyme

We make glycerin soap from veg oil. a by product of making bio-diesel fuel. http://www.WashTyme.com

Hobble Hill Farm LLC

Owners & breeders of fine Suri alpacas. Alpaca fleece is one of the finest, brightest & softest in the world. It is warmer than wool, considered hypo-allergenic because unlike sheep the fleece doesn’t contain lanolin (which makes people itch). Wool is treated with chemicals to wash away lanolin – not necessary with alpacas which means alpaca is eco-friendly…they are carbon neutral & docile grazers. We sell alpaca products – socks, hats, scarves, gloves, felted soap, alpaca filled bird-nesting balls.hobblehill.com

Fruitful Baker

I bake using local fresh fruits and organic and local ingredients to provide fresh baked goods with less sugar and more grain or Gluten free goods. www.fruitfulbaker.com

Novica Live

Novica Live features beautifully hand-crafted jewelry, accessories, and small gifts. It is the direct sales division of Novica, an organization which works in association with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a fair trade platform to sell their products, thus ensuring the preservation of ancient artistic traditions. Novica is a Green America certified business. http://www.novicalive.com/lynn-fergusson

Siw Thai Silk, Inc.

Siw Thai Silk will be featuring our My Thai Treasures product line of fair trade jewelry, scarves, and hand bags. All products are hand made by Thai village co-ops. The skilled artisans are paid a living wage and are required to use environmentally safe production practices. http://www.siwthaisilk.com/

Arbonne

Arbonne is a skincare, health and wellness company.  We are a Green company and vegan.  Our products are pure, safe, and beneficial for the entire family. http://www.guerrelli.myarbonne.com

PIP Healthy Solutions

We represent the first reall change in cleaning technology over the last 50 years. Our PIP probiotic based products provide the highest quality, safest kid and pet-friendly products on the market today – products that assure protection of surfaces, barriers to harmful bacteria and healthier lifestyles. All of our home cleaners, pet wellness, allergy/ashtma/sinus and body care products are certified green, all natural, non-allergenic, non-toxic, safe for skin and inhalation, free of chemicals and are pH neutral. These are the only products that clean away biofilm, which is the food for superbugs, odors, mold and mildew. www.piphealthyproducts.com

Diamond Soul Essentials

Organic, handcrafted bath and body products, herbal teas and other earth kissed luxuries to delight the body, mind and spirit. info@diamondsoulessentials.com

Harmony clean

Healthy home cleaning, naturally. Celebrating 10 years of green home cleaning services in Doylestown and the Central Bucks County area. We bring all the cleaning products, tools and equipment to you saving you time and effort, and bringing you some peace of mind. www.harmonyclean.com

Live Total Wellness

We offer products that are free of chemicals – tea tree oil based that are natural for the environment. http://www.livetotalwellness.com/angelawellness

Stella & Dot

Stella & Dot jewelry brings together woman in the comfort of their own homes to buy beautiful, boutique style jewelry.  The sales of our Foundation bracelets benefit impoverished women throughout the country by helping to build or revitalize women’s homes, shelters and schools! http://www.stelladot.com/kathleenrelvas

The Massage Studio at Spruce Meadow Farms

The Massage Studio at Spruce Meadow Farm encourages personal health and relaxation for all of its clients. We encourage clients to visit us at our historic 1800′s Bucks County Farm were we offer a cure for lifes daily stress with the healing relief of massage therapy.  beckyott1959@yahoo.com, 484-553-5992

HARMONY HILL GARDENS & THE LOTUS PROJECT

From the depth of muck grows the beautiful lotus flower. Like the lotus’ journey through the water to open its petal to the sun, we also have a journey of becoming our most exquisite bloom. The Lotus Project has created a space for just that – cultivating creativity, healing, wellbeing and celebration. The Lotus Project is truly a venue that integrates art, music, healing and education among nature in an effort to develop a human connection with beauty, earth and spirit. http://www.harmonyhillgardens.com/index.php

Bubs and Scrubs

We handcraft all natural bath and body care products including artisan bar soaps, body wash, skin creams, body scrubs and more. http://www.bubsandscrubs.com

Tupperware Brands

Tupperware Home Brands, now 65 years in business has been supplying a quality alternative to disposable products. Mfg in the United States and all PBA free. Encouraging the use of reusable products to store, carry and cook in. http://www.my2.tupperware.com/marilynmcculla

Celadon Road

Celadon Road is dedicated to promoting greener, healthier and more socially responsible living by offering our customers the highest quality natural, eco-friendly products for their everyday needs.  In following our mission, we inspire individuals to discover and explore their shade of green and to purchase with a purpose.  We strongly believe if we all make small changes toward a greener lifestyle, collectively we can have a profound impact on our world. http://www.myceladonroad.com/amanda

Aura Rose’s Treasures

Family & Friend Cooperative Venture features Original and Altered Art using Re-claimed, Industrial & Found Materials;Expressing Vintage, Steampunk, Tribal and other styles in Jewelry, Art Notecards, Affordable Sculptures, Wildcraft Herbs, Vintage Collectibles, Art & Craft Supplies & Fun Collectors Pieces. Upcycling, the fashioning of new items from vintage elements, is the basis of our sustainable business.  Dedicated to sustainability and putting a smile on your face!  Aside from the ecologically sustainable aspect of this business, I’ve always believed in the grassroots power of building community. Artists need support and inspiration on a daily basis. As this little coop of artisans grows, my shop reflects a dedication to creative cooperative adventure.  For further info and photos of items for sale:  http://aurarosestreasures.etsy.com

Edgewood Partners, LLC

We help business owners, families and individuals create Sustainable Retirements by taking a holistic approach to financial independence and total wellness. Be healthy, wealthy and wise! http://www.edgewoodpartners.com

Natural Awakenings

Healthy Living | Healthy Planet – The area’s resource to a healthier, more balanced life – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Est. in 1994, Natural Awakenings is publishing in almost 90 US metropolitan areas in 25 states as well as Puerto Rico. Each month, we provide local and national insights and information on topics of health, wellness, sustainability and personal growth. We bring like-minded individuals together, both businesses and consumers. It is an educational magazine that is published monthly, read by 47,000 readers, and can be picked up at over 500+ locations across Bucks and Montgomery counties. www.NABuxMont.com

ING Financial Partners

    Sunday, April 21^nd 11am – 4pm

       1057 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902

Set within the beautiful, natural environment of the garden center will be a showcase of local providers of green products and services. The day includes food and beverage samplings, door-prizes, and eco-activities for all ages. Stay tuned for vendor list and events.

Vendor registrations accepted here: 2013EARTHDAYFAIR

www.siwthaisilk.com

Sunday, November 18, 2012   *  11am – 4pm  *    FREE

Bucks Country Gardens, 1057 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902

GREEN HOLIDAY SHOPPING & FAMILY FUN FOR ALL!

Set within the beautiful, natural environment of the garden center will be a showcase of local green products and services. Be amongst the first 200 to visit each booth and receive your free reusable bag.  Visit each vendor to receive holiday samples and surprises!

We’re bringing the green to you! One stop venue to enjoy:

•Healthy & local food   •Green door prize raffles   •Goodie bag give-aways   •Eco-chic products        •Earth-friendly services     •Inspiring gift ides!             •Free Kid’s activities and more!

For Vendor Table Information visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012GREENSHOPANDSAVE

Held outdoors at scenic Harmony Hills Gardens, away from the hustle and bustle, participants can relax here and focus their energies on making solid, beneficial connections. The Hilltown/Sellersville location is twenty minutes from Doylestown at 1341 Mill Rd., Sellersville, PA 18960. Visit ‘Contact Us’ at  www.HarmonyHillGardens.com for directions and a Google Map. Attendees are invited to linger and socialize after the formal networking portion of the event. Contact Lyn Hicks for additional information at 215-997-5005.

Speed networking provides direct interaction among attendees, and event leaders share tips on how businesses can cross-promote each other for expanded and inexpensive marketing opportunities. The event will bring together both green businesses and those not currently green, with the intention of increasing awareness while inspiring businesses in the community to take a more active role in being green.

This evening of networking differs from other events in that the time is taken to hear about each of the participants’ businesses and then they actively meet one-on-one. Light & healthy food and beverages are provided free of charge. No RSVP is necessary.

Embrace the natural wonders of Flower Essence Therapy to balance and harmonize those places of challenge that hinder, block, and stifle your ability to feel brilliant, be present and live in JOY.  Dr. Lauren Nappen, healer, author, and teacher is an expert in Flower Essence Care, assisting thousands of clients for nearly 30 yrs., and is a certified teacher for the Bach Flower International Education Program.

Green Collaboration Earth Day 2012 at Bucks Country Gardens

Health and nutrition coach Crystal Connor CHHC, breaks down all the hype about eating clean & green and reveals the benefits to your health, waistline, and energy. Learn where to shop and how to eat local. *Bonus – Crystal will divulge her secrets to a spring cleanse that will TRULY put a spring in your 2012.

Lyn Hicks of Harmony Hill Gardens, an organic flower grower in Hilltown, will share Eco Chic tips on obtaining more wellness, beauty and ‘joyful living with ease’ from her forthcoming book. The Lotus Project at Harmony Hill Gardens hosts empowering workshops, events, art and music for conscious living.

Green Collaboration Earth Day Celebration 2012 at Bucks Country Gardens.

A sharing of simple techniques that can be used anytime you need more clarity, wish to clear stress and anxiety, or generate more energy for your day. A practical yoga practice you can easily add to your life! Please join us in the fun!

Green Collaboration Earth Day 2012 at Bucks Country Gardens