I am a vagabond, I never stay in one place very long and home address aside, I am constantly moving. I feel more at home when I am on the go and thankfully my "job" requires I travel pretty frequently to conferences and other events.

I used to not plan ahead, but then my sister had a bad traveling experience and now I always have at least a sandwich or a snack bar tucked in my carry-on. While I …

Dear Herbies, I am sorry to report that some of the necklaces we mailed were not 100% sterling silver as advertised. It was an error made at the factory, with some necklaces being silver plated rather than sterling silver.

We will be replacing defective necklaces until the March 31, 2012.

Because this is a charitable project, we ask that only defective necklaces be returned. If your necklace has turned pink or green from wear, it is plated.

Please note …

The Minimalist Monday series is back by popular demand! I constantly get questions asking when it would be coming back. The first post is from my sister Courtney about how a minimalist life found her. Below is her story.

I've never been much of a minimalist, although I never really needed to. I've always been very good about maximizing the space I have. When you maximize space, it's hard to be a minimalist because stuff is everywhere. 

In my last …

As I mentioned earlier in the week, I've started a virtual book club (you can also join in on goodreads). 

The book we're reading this month is The Pleasure Trap by Doug Lisle.

This Week's Thought Questions:

1. Do you see the motivational triad at play in all aspects of your life?

2. Do you agree that all creature's bodies and minds are designed for survival and reproduction?

Please leave your thoughts below or join the discussion at goodreads …

With my third cookbook almost done, I am so excited to be traveling again and am looking forward to seeing as many Herbies as possible! There are 2 events next month that I am teaching/demoing at, and wanted to share with you. 

First, I will be in Austin, Tx, co-hosting a SXSW Plant-Strong Pot Luck with Rip Esselstyn from The Engine 2 Diet! I am so excited. It will be on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6pm-8pm. If you …