Whether its stone soup or an elaborate bisque, nothing can warm your day—and spirits—like a bowl of hot soup.

Stay green while skiing or snowboarding — or make yourself a new pair of gloves by upcycling a pre-loved sweater.

Forget the box of tissue when you have a cold. Experts warn against blowing your nose when you're sick...

Many of us have resolved to get fit in 2009, and if you're hitting the gym, here's how to stay healthy too

By Kristy Lund

December 21st is Winter Solstice — the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. Celebrated by cultures across the globe for more than 6,000 years, it signifies the return of light and with it, life.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Sweaters, hot chocolate and cozying up by the fireplace

Winter sports made possible by snow and ice

Inauguration Day!

Making it though the holidaze with my checkbook intact

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Interviews by Jenny Rough

It’s heee-eere: November. If you’re anxiously anticipating cold dark days, nasty bugs, dry skin and the packing on of the dreaded holiday pounds, take heart (and a spoonful of cod liver oil). We brought together seven holistic practitioners to pick their brains on everything from fighting the flu

Vaporwick? ActiTherm? Synchilla? Cashmoore? These days, buying winter wear involves a crash course in techno-fabrics.

It's not just an old wives' tale. Winter weather really does worsen the spread of colds and flu.

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The Organic Gardeners talk about what cover crops are and why they’ll benefit even the smallest garden. They also discuss how to do it, what varieties to choose, and how it can serve as a living mulch.