By Erin Russell, Chinook Book Sales Coordinator

The month of February is here and we all know what that brings: red hearts, fat cherubs and lots of talk of romance. While I cannot claim expert status in the world of love, I can provide some cool ways to meet people in Seattle and how to shower your loved ones with true appreciation that can't be mass marketed. More...

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. – Voltaire

Around Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re looking for love or just want to celebrate the love you have, we’ve got some tips on how to keep your romance green. More...

By Mariah Olson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

When I hear the phrase DIY, I immediately think of clothing, accessories and jewelry. And sure enough, there are spaces all over Seattle where you can go and use other peoples' sewing machines and craft tools to express this kind of creativity. I had no idea that there was also a network of organizations in the community that supports DIY technology alongside its crafting counterparts. More...

By Jill Amsberry, Community Outreach Manager

As a member of the Seattle Greendrinks board, I attend most of the once-a-month gatherings; I have to admit, this month's Seattle Greendrinks was the most inspiring I think I have ever been to. That's saying something, since it seems like every month members of the green community have to be chased out of the door by their gracious hosts at least an hour after the food and drink are gone. More...

By Pam Tanner, Denver EcoMetro Guide Market Director

The excitement of the holiday season is over and you may be feeling the pressure of either making a New Year’s resolution related to your health or fitness goals.

Most of us begin the New Year and the prerequisite fitness resolution with the best of intentions, only to hit a wall within two or three weeks and struggle to maintain our motivation to continue. Below are some suggestions to help you develop a routine and achieve your goals: More...

By Aaron Richey, Seattle Market Director

If you're like me, you've probably thought about solar for your house and "kinda" looked into it. You browsed a couple websites and read a few list-servs. You probably came out of it thinking you were pretty well versed in the basics, and that it was not right for some reason. More...

By Mariah Olson, Chinook Book Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

It's getting close to that magic moment that happens once a year when people all across the world feel compelled by loose tradition to renew their commitment to being healthier and happier. Most of these promises inevitably include something to do with diet and exercise, that simple but elusive combination of factors that so many of us can't seem to get right on a regular basis. More...

-Erin Russell, Sales Coordinator

The most daunting thing I find about the great "world wide web" is the insurmountable amount of information. Some days I just look at my email, the Seattle Times, NPR and call it good because trying to weed out the breaking news and events just seems like too much work.

Then the light bulb turned on. More...

- Mariah Olson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

Did you know that 100% of the proceeds from Chinook Book sales at PCC Natural Markets are donated to the PCC Farmland Trust? While not everyone is aware of the additional value of this purchase, still many others don't know about the Farmland Trust at all. Below is an interview about PCC's Farmland Trust with PCC's Communications and Development Director, Kelly Sanderbeck. More...