Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic - December 2014 Read the December 2014 edition of Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic. Dine Locally on Sustainable and Organic Fare Local, organic and sustainable are not just buzzwords. Consumers have become savvier and more aware of the foods they put on their plates. T... Read More » Sleep 101: How to Choose a Dream Mattress Adults spend about one-third of each day in bed, forging a strong bond between the mattress and the sleeper’s overall health. Yet most peopl... Read More » Herbal Support for Holiday Stress and Winter Wellness The holidays are here and although the celebrations can be wonderful and enjoyable, it can sometimes be a stressful ride getting there. Betw... Read More » The Fundamentals of Essential Oils What Are Essential Oils? They are hydrophobic liquids that contain the volatile oils that are distilled from the bark, berries, flowers, ... Read More » Holiday Fundraisers to Benefit Animals: Local Adoption Events and Holiday Fundraisers Natural Awakenings acknowledges all the hard-working and dedicated animal adoption/rescue organizations in this region and beyond. These org... Read More » Gifts of the Season: Ideas for Furkids and People Who Love Them The Gift of Gifts Barkery Boo’tique • 38 Bank St, New Milford • 860-210-1312 Bakery Boo’tique was established in 2006 by Debbie Bauman... Read More » Mary Oquendo VP of Holistic Pet Stylists’ Board Mary Oquendo, co-owner of Hands And Paws-Reiki For All in New Milford, was named as vice president for the Society of Holistic Pet Stylists.... Read More » Holiday Boutique to Benefit Animal Welfare The New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society is holding its Holiday Boutique on December 6 from 10am to 4pm with all proceeds going to t... Read More » Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic Winter Events Stratford’s Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic is ringing in the holidays and new year with a series of fundraising activities and events during the ... Read More » Awakening Potential One Brain at a Time: Westport Center Celebrates One-Year Anniversary “If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” ~Nikola Tesla Fairfield County na... Read More » Remembering Connection to Earth: Grounding During Hectic Holidays “The moment your foot touches the Earth, or you connect to the Earth through a wire, your physiology changes. An immediate normalization beg... Read More » True Freedom, True Self: Engage the Spirit’s Restlessness Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk and spiritual writer of the mid-20th century, defined a human existence that merely breathes, eats, sleeps an... Read More » Create Memories : Cut Your Own Christmas Tree A Guide to Fairfield County Christmas Tree Farms Read More » The Greenest Tree: Go Natural for Christmas The star of many families’ seasonal décor – the annual Christmas tree – need not become an environmental burden if selected with care Read More » Sparkle with a Natural Beauty Regimen: Your Whole Body Will Thank You Butternut squash, sea salt, seabuckthorn and olive oil. These are some of the ingredients in holistic skincare, haircare and nail products that organic-seeking estheticians and salon experts in Fairfield County are now offering their clients. Read More » Finding Homes for Fairfield County Heroes Jeff Grossarth and Manny Gomes want to find homes for American heroes. Grossarth, a realtor with Platinum Property Realty in Norwalk, and Go... Read More » Saltana Cave Adds Organic Skin Care Line Saltana Cave has recently expanded its services by adding organic, non-GMO Annmarie Gianni Skin Care products. The chemical-free vegan produ... Read More » Family Dietician Announces New Westport Location Registered Dietician/Nutritionist Abby Greenspun, MS, RD, CDN, is announcing the opening of her new office at 840 Post Road East in Westport... Read More » Lamplight Strolling in Milford Enjoy a classic New England tradition during the 13th Annual Downtown Milford Lamplight Stroll on December 5 and 6. Holiday-themed activitie... Read More » Wilton Businesses Can Earn ‘Green Business Designation’ Wilton Go Green (WGG) is launching an effort to help attain its goal of making Wilton the most environmentally sustainable town in Connectic... Read More » Fairfield’s Hazel Daze Features Connecticut Artists Over the past three years, Hazel Daze Boutique has become known for its small town vibe and local flavor. More than 25 Connecticut-based art... Read More » Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend Returns The holiday season will come to life in downtown Greenwich during the 6th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend, taking place on December ... Read More » Lotus Holiday Sale & Celebration The Lotus Wellness Center will hold its annual holiday celebration on December 6 from 10am to 6pm in Greenwich. Artists will be on site with... Read More » Ridgefield’s Prospector Theater Gala Opening The Prospector Theater, a non-profit movie theater created specifically for the purpose of providing training and jobs for adults with disab... Read More » Open House: Go Vertical for the Holidays Stamford’s Vertical Addiction will hold its 2014 Holiday Open House on December 14 from noon to 3pm. Vertical Addiction is an aerial arts st... Read More » New Hormonal Imbalance Workshop at Nature’s Way Stratford’s Nature’s Way Health Foods will host a free lecture, Diagnosing and Treating Hormonal Imbalances, on December 9 from 6:30 to 8:30... Read More » Waldorf School Renovation Nears Completion The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School in Newtown is celebrating its 25th year of providing Waldorf Education in Connecticut. To mark this mil... Read More » New Running Company Takes Off in Ridgefield Ridgefield Running Company, a new running shop and service in Ridgefield, focuses on building your run with personal service and attention, ... Read More » Be a Part of the 2015 Natural Living Directory! Each February for the past four years, Natural Awakenings Fairfield County has offered the community a special edition reference guide to pr... Read More » Winter Programs at Two Coyotes Wilderness School Two Coyotes Wilderness School is launching several winter programs in Newtown and Granby, starting in January. Coyote Village for Homesch... Read More » Upcoming Events at Albertson Memorial Church Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, located in Old Greenwich, will be hosting several events in December, including a Spiritual, Psyc... Read More » New Milford Hosts Hands-On Train Display The New Milford Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 27th Annual Hands on Train Display at the Railroad Station in New Milford from Decembe... Read More » Grand Opening for Norwalk’s Align Chiropractic On Wednesday, December 3 from 4 - 6pm, Dr. Christopher Cerrato will host a grand opening for his new business Align Chiropractic. The event ... Read More » In-Print