Barefoot Eco Outfitters

I don’t eat tofu all day (though I do like it), and there are restaurants in the greater Seattle area that serve sumptuous offerings like meatless crab cakes, calamari, macaroni and cheese, burgers, blt’s, barbecue sliders While using whole foods (or foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, etc., in their natural, unprocessed state) for recipes is my main preference now, people new to going meatless might find meat substitutes an easier way to transition (you can find a list of meatless product recommendations at the end of this article). I’ve found that more people than you know are curious about this, but they don’t dare make the change; they probably won’t admit it at first, but watch when you see the power and influence you have by taking that first step. Also has locations in several others states – check their website to find one near youCafe Flora https://cafeflora.com/– Voted Best Vegetarian and Gluten Free Place to Dine by Seattle Magazine, September 2018 For a fascinating and comprehensive resource that was life-changing for me, about the factors that contribute to longevity (gleaned from extensive studies in “Blue Zones” or places on earth where people experience longer than average life expectancy), and for practical resources and recipes for plant-based living, check out The Blue Zones Story at https://www.bluezones.com/

That day my daughter/business partner and I had volunteered with our donation partner SR3 (www.sealifer3.org), which works to preserve and protect the marine wildlife of Washington state through rescue, rehabilitation and research. Our job that day was to support their outreach efforts by engaging with attendees and sharing information about the residents of Washington’s waters, answering questions about our marine wildlife, and introducing people to the important work of this vital organization. The stream of inquisitive future scientists that day was complemented by some adults who marveled with childlike curiosity at the size and weight of a sperm whale tooth or the curious features of baleen. Even in it’s tired and worn out state, this world holds the same hope and wonder for a child now as it did when we adults were young.

This past July was an emotional time for Washington State and Canadian residents, and whale lovers around the world, as an orca named Tahlequah, (or J35) carried her calf which died soon after birth for an unprecedented 17 days. To that end, we are pleased to announce that two dollars of every purchase from our Mighty Ocean Collection will go to SR3, Sealife Response, Rehab & Research (www.sealifer3.org), a Seattle-based marine wildlife organization advancing the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Some of their work includes responding to marine life in distress, such as assisting animals like whales entangled in marine debris, victims of ship strikes, and stranded or injured animals. We hope you will join us in finding ways to support and enhance the work of organizations like SR3 who are on the front lines doing the important work that needs doing.

I first heard about Ambreen Tariq, founder of @brownpeoplecamping, when she was being interviewed by a local talk radio station here in Seattle. I was captivated by her eloquence and her passion, and touched by her message