New Green Event!

Join us for the
Good Food Festival and Conference – Chicago
March 15-17, 2012
UIC Forum

goodfoodfestivals.com/chicago

The FamilyFarmed EXPO has become the Good Food Festival and Conference – Chicago.

After seven successful years as the Midwest’s Premier Good Food Event, the FamilyFarmed EXPO has gone national. We’re excited to announce that the FamilyFarmed EXPO is now the Good Food Festival and Conference. This change reflects FamilyFarmed.org’s national leadership in growing the Good Food Movement. Join us and experience the movement that is changing the way we eat.

The multi-day festival will focus on regional and national issues relevant to farmers and food businesses and will include a tradeshow, festival, and workshops for individuals and families interested in eating, preparing, and preserving local food.

For information on exhibiting and to apply, click here. Apply early and save, early bird discount available until December 12, 2011.

So if you're around the Chicago area during this time and you're interested in attending the event, please visit the link above!
-NM

Updates

Sorry that Naturally Modern Blog has been on hiatus for a couple of weeks now! Regular postings and scheduled videos are here next week!

Thanks!
-NM

7 Billion: Are You Typical?

Just wanted to share something that made me laugh today.





Interesting, right?
-NM

Buy It or DIY It for Less

http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/diy-projects?link=emb&dom=yah_life&src&con=blog_countrylivingmag=clg#fbIndex1

DIY: Flower Magnets

Instead of letting vintage brooches gather dust in your jewelry box, turn them into refrigerator magnets: Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the pin hardware from the back of each brooch (most fittings will come off easily); then affix a superstrong magnet with a small bead of glue — we used Gorilla Super Glue. Let dry overnight. This small touch gives your frig a nice mini face-lift.

Read more: DIY Home Decor - Ideas for DIY Home Decorating Projects - Country Living 

DIY: Hurricane Candle

Awaken the artisan from within by handcrafting your own candle. Pour the wax into unique shapes or keep it classic with a Hurricane candle. 

Read more: DIY Home Decor - Ideas for DIY Home Decorating Projects - Country Living 

DIY: Vase

All of those old school supplies finally come in handy! This striped vase is comprised of colored pencils for a cheerful complement to flowers. 

Read more: DIY Home Decor - Ideas for DIY Home Decorating Projects - Country Living 

Check out the link for more awesome DIY instead of BUY ideas!

-NM