Category Archives: Local

Sign Up for Your Local CSA Now!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by alyssabdh

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs help connect vegetable-loving residents with organic local farms that need their support. CSAs allow participants to buy a farm share and receive fresh produce in weekly installments throughout the growing season. Your farm share fee … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Composting, Family, Fruits, Local, Organic Food, Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged community supported agriculture, harvest, local agriculture, local farms, Maryland, organic farms, organic veggies, Pennsylvania, shared risk, synergy, Virginia | 1 Comment

7 Valentine’s Gift Ideas

Posted on February 9, 2012 by alyssabdh

Valentine’s gifts don’t have to be extravagant (unless maybe you’re in really big trouble with your significant other!). A thoughtful, personal pick can be the winner. Here are 7 ideas to get you in the mood: 1) Spa day – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Local, Organic Food, Pets | Tagged aromstherapy, back rub, beeswax candle, gift ideas, jeni's ice cream, lava cake, local art, love, loved ones, massage, memories, pets, photograph, spa day, sponsor adoptable pet, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Door Knobs + Creativity = Starry Night

Posted on January 26, 2012 by TineK

I’ve been an artist all my life, so I have a great appreciation for different kinds of art. Since working at MOM’s, I have been exposed to groups that take old items and reuse them to make something spectacular. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Reuse | Tagged Bethesda, reuse | 1 Comment

7 Tips for Beating the Winter Blah

Posted on January 12, 2012 by alyssabdh

Blah. The sun is gone, the air is cold, the wind is ugly and there’s not even snow on the ground to make it all seem worthwhile. My figure does not look good in a bulky winter coat, hats do … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Natural Health, Pets | Tagged aromatherapy, B complex, blogging, Busboys and Poets, card game tournament, cat grooming, depression, exercise, fish oil, flax seed oil, Franklin's, good fats, Hyattsville, mood disorders, museum, nutritional oils, omega 3s, pet adoption, pilates video, recumbent stationary bike, SAD, snowflake projects, spa, twitter, US Botanic Garden, vitamin D, winter blues | 1 Comment

TerraPass Your Gas: Zip Code Collection for Good!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by MOM's Organic Market

MOM’s is now asking for your zip code at check out but its not in order to market to you – it’s so we can TerraPass Your Gas! 1 Each year, the average car emits about 10,000 lbs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Resources, Local, News | Tagged carbon clean-up, carbon offset, environment, wind energy, zip codes | 1 Comment

Herndon-bound: New MOM’s Opening October 28th-31st

Posted on October 27, 2011 by MOM's Organic Market

Its only 2 days until our newest store, in Herndon VA, opens! We’ve got tons of fun stuff going on this weekend to entertain our newest local community. One of our most popular events, E-cycle, will be available all weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Composting, Employment, Energy Resources, Family, Fruits, Green Careers, Holidays, Local, Natural Health, News, Organic Food, Pets, Recipes, Recycling, Vegetables | Tagged bat box, beauty, composting, free coffee, fruits, grand opening, MOM's Organic Market, organic vegetables, pet care, pumpkins, reusable bag credit, vitamins, wine tasting | 1 Comment

Martin Luther King Memorial Washington, DC

Posted on October 16, 2011 by alyssabdh

The Martin Luther King Memorial dedication took place today… finally. Hurricane Irene kept throngs at bay for the original dedication date. But, the skies have cleared and the sun is tempered by a cool breeze today, and its a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Local, News | Tagged civil rights, dedication, history, Jefferson Monument, leader, Martin Luther King Memorial, national mall, peace, photography, Washington DC, World War I Memorial | 1 Comment

It’s Lemon Thyme!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by charisomatic

Fresh herbs off the truck this week–rosemary, spearmint and lemon thyme from A Thyme to Plant Herb Farm in Glen Allen, VA! Ever wonder what the difference is between thyme and lemon thyme? Did they crossbreed lemon and thyme and … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Organic Food, Recipes | Tagged dessert, farm, herb, local, recipe, thyme | 1 Comment

College Park MOMs is Expanding!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by MOM's Organic Market

August 19th will be our expansion celebration in College Park. We’re thrilled to be giving our longtime customers here in College Park wider aisles for comfortable shopping and navigation, a gorgeous Produce department (still 100% certified organic – no exceptions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Energy Resources, Family, Local, News, Organic Food, Recycling | Tagged College Park MD, e-cycle, electronics recycle, energy effiicient, environmentally-responsible, expansion, free treats, LED lighting, organic produce, PG County, raffles, remodel, skylights, weekend events | 2 Comments

Comfort Has A Cost

Posted on August 8, 2011 by xstephasaurusx

Recently I flew out to my brother’s wedding in Tennessee. I didn’t like the idea of flying…airports, airplanes, and airplane fuel certainly have a great negative impact on the environment…but I didn’t have much time. So, I consoled myself by … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Resources, Local | Tagged airplane, Baltimore, environmental stewardship, fuel usage, fuel waste, Maryland, Nashville, paperless boarding pass, Tennessee, travel tips | 2 Comments

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