So I came across these very cool planters to use on balcony railings. 

Greenbo makes them and can be purchased at www.aplusrstore.com  Here is my challenge though.  They were designed in Israel and are produced in Europe.  Europe, with their limitless balconies, is a perfect market for these stylish, practical and tres cool planters.  However, they would work swimmingly in so many U.S. venues and homes, albeit, I want to find a similar version that is produced in the U.S. so that purchasing them is not drastically amping up our carbon footprint.  Does anyone know of something similar produced locally?

While I was at my board meeting for UrbiCulture Community Farms Tuesday evening, one of the other members shared that the Lavendar/ Espresso Cheese that she brought was from a market in Sunnyside that sells only items made or grown within 250 miles of the store.  It is called "In Season Local Market."  Check them out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/inseason#!/inseason?sk=wall or at their website at http://inseasonlocalmarket.com/index.php.  So wonderful that we are seeing the growth of businesses that promote the very beliefs that we strongly uphold.  Way to go "In Season."  I will be a frequent shopper. 

When you hear the disturbing statistic that every 30 minutes the equivalent of a train running the length of distance between Colorado and California occurs transporting goods between states, it makes one proud to hear of businesses such as "In Season Local Market!"  Located at 3210 Wyandot St., Denver, CO

As the youngest of six children, I became an aunt at the advanced age of eight.  I have had the pleasure of being an aunt multiple times, not only from my sisters, but also from friends.  Being an aunt is one of my most important roles and I am proud to say that I have a remarkable and unique relationship with each of my nieces and nephews. 

Recently, I came across a website and book for non-Moms who share their lives with children.  Melanie Notkin founded SavvyAuntie.com, a community of what she's dubbed the PANKS: Professional Aunts No Kids.  The site is filled with expert advice on kids; fun activities to do with kids at any age; cool, age-appropriate gifts; and a community discussion board.  What a wonderful resource and advice on being a positive aunt for kids.  It is a great resource for anyone who has kids in their life. 

Come tour UrbiCulture Community Farms' Sunnyside food wonderlands! Guided walking and bike tours. Tickets include small plate meals handcrafted by local chefs at each of our eight Sunnyside gardens. Come enjoy live music, free bike tuneups, tasty food and refreshments donated by local businesses, and awards for best repurposed costume, best mode of transportation, and best group theme.  Win a Free Patio Ride and more!  Bring your own travel mug and get ready for the Tour de Harvest! This is a fundraiser for UrbiCulture Community Farms and will help us continue to provide food to families, area shelters and start a school community garden in this amazing community we call Denver!!!

Guided tours start at 3pm.
Cost: $30 per person in advance and $35 day of event.
Children 6-12 are $10
Children 5 and under are Free
To buy tickets and for more information go to http://www.urbiculturecommunityfarms.org/events.html

After the tour experience our annual celebration of the bountiful harvest from the year. The Harvest Party is a free event (but donations to UrbiCulture Community Farms is welcomed) and includes a jumpy house for kids, live music, lots of food, dancing and celebration. Sponsored by The Denver Foundation!

Our sponsors include:
The Speakeasy Kitchen, New Belgium Brewery, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Salvagetti Bike Shop, Bonacquisti Wine Shop, Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Live Urban Real Estate, Alternative Wellness Center, and Boulder Sausage.

Look what our chefs are preparing for the tour! This is going to be one tasty event!

First Garden will feature an appetizer; veggie spring roll with spicy dipping sauce and freshly made margaritas and lemonade.
Second Garden will feature something special from our Raw Food Chef;
layered raw food lasagna and cucumber water.
Third Garden will feature barbeque chicken en croute and chilled cucumber gazpacho and muddled rum punch and non-alcoholic punch. 
Fourth Garden will feature zucchini bread with fresh jalapeno jam and chocolate martinis and Honest Tea.
Fifth Garden will feature spaghetti squash with marinara sauce served with or without a bison meatball and assorted wines and fresh brewed mint iced tea.
Sixth Garden will feature fresh-baked mini fruit pies with New Belgium dessert beer selection and Novo coffee with or without Baileys Irish Cream.

Come join the fun!