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Laura Newcomer
Laura Newcomer

Laura Newcomer is a writer, editor, and educator with multiple years of experience working in the environmental and personal wellness space. Formerly Senior Editor at the health site Greatist, Laura now lives and works in Pennsylvania. Her writing has been published on Washington Post, TIME Healthland, Greatist, DailyBurn, Lifehacker, and Business Insider, among others. She has taught environmental education to students of all ages in both Pennsylvania and Maine, and prioritizes living an environmentally sustainable lifestyle. She’s a big proponent of creating self-sustaining communities and accessible healthy food systems that care for both people and the earth.

An avid outdoorswoman, she can often be found hiking, kayaking, backpacking, and tending to her garden.

Getting Schooled in the Garden
Getting Schooled in the Garden

School gardens are growing in popularity, and they are proving to be fun and engaging ways for stude...

 Urban Foraging: The Ultimate in Local Eating
Urban Foraging: The Ultimate in Local Eating

Did you know there are lots of nutritious and delicious foods growing around your city? Skip the gro...

 Here's What Dehydration Does to Your Body (and What to do About it)
Here's What Dehydration Does to Your Body (and What to do About it)

Without enough water your body cannot carry out its normal functions. Follow this guide to understan...

 Greens Aren’t Just for Summer
Greens Aren’t Just for Summer

Use your dark leafy greens, root vegetables, and winter squash to make these delicious winter salad ...

 Kitchen Confidential: The Health and Social Benefits of Home-Cooked Meals
Kitchen Confidential: The Health and Social Benefits of Home-Cooked Meals

Research suggests that families who eat five meals a week together are happier and healthier. Are yo...

 Kombucha
Kombucha

Turn a few basic ingredients into a beverage that is packed with health benefits. Follow this guide ...

 Stocking Up
Stocking Up

We all know stock is delicious, but did you know it's good for you, too? Find out how you can make a...

 How and Why You Should Green Your Laundry Routine
How and Why You Should Green Your Laundry Routine

13 ways you can get your clothes clean while keeping our earth green!