Please welcome brilliant guest author Sarah Drew, who wrote this extraordinary piece after attending a meeting of the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers.

Timeless Wisdom and the Feminine Voice

We are at the seminal moment in human evolution on Planet Earth.

In this post, I'll teach you how to turn leftovers from your kitchen and garden into “black gold” – a rich, organic fertilizer. Composting also helps you reduce your ecological footprint by preventing biomass from ending up in the landfill.

Anyone remember that “Plastics” was the hot tip whispered to The Graduate in the popular 1967 film? Plastics at that time were the miracle material, promising to revolutionize manufacturing, industry and household living. Fast forward to 2009 and plastics are ubiquitous. Along with convenience and utility, plastics have brought with them a host of health concerns due to chemical additives like bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates. All of our homes contain plastics, and as we try to minimize our exposure, we are often confused by which plastics are safe, which are not, and how to tell the difference. Here is a definitive guide to helping you choose the best plastic and plastic alternatives for your family.

Dear Pinkies, please welcome back the brilliant Pink Goddesses at Be Truly You, whose wise words honoring Earth Month could not go unshared. Enjoy this reprint of their monthly newsletter ... and be sure to sign up for it if you haven't already. Take it away, sweeties! And thank you.