Melody Porter
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Organic Farming is Booming...But Industry Growth Varies Across the United States
Slowly but surely our nation’s food and farming system is changing. Certain produce items are seeing greater demands, decades-old family farms are being sold into larger systems and environmental changes continue to force farmers to adapt. One change that has garnered lots of national attention is the push towards organic farming.
By Melody Porter3 years ago in Feast
Healthy Habits During COVID
COVID-19 has redefined everything from our working lives to our social lives to the way we handle (or fail to handle) our work/life balance. But one incredibly minor silver lining is that mental health and physical health have taken a front-row seat in the minds of Americans everywhere as we are forced to confront the ramifications of a complete upheaval of our lives.
By Melody Porter3 years ago in Longevity
Getting Back in the Corner Booth
Across the country, the discussion around the restaurant industry during the pandemic has been full of questions. How will restaurants survive long-term closures? Will social-distancing measures be upheld by wait staff and patrons alike? Will the treat of eating out ever be the same?
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Feast
Stressful Summer? Get Outside!
It’s summertime, and, normally, people across the country would be slathering on sunscreen and heading outside. This year, summer looks a little different. As our nation faces challenges in public health, economics and civil rights, the joys of warm days outside may seem far away. However, mental and physical health benefits of getting outside may be just what many people need, especially those in cities that are centers of anxiety right now.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Longevity
U.S. Community Gardens By the Numbers
There's very little that is more community building than working together with others in your area in order to grow food, flowers, or essential herbs. The act of doing something so hands-on connects you to the earth, to your roots, and to the others who are working alongside of you. That's why community gardens are so helpful, especially in a time like this.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Lifehack
The Interior Design Trends for Spring 2020 You Can’t Miss
Breathe in the fresh air and get ready to pick a new paint color for the wall - spring is here! As we embrace the season of growth and renewal, it’s time to welcome the evolving variety of interior design trends in store for spring 2020.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Lifehack
Here’s How Much Your Morning Routine Could Cost
We’re all accustomed to our morning routines. Waking up, brushing your teeth, doing your hair, making coffee, and taking a shower are all pretty typical morning routine tasks. It’s not something we put much thought into, as it’s ingrained in our lives.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Trader
This is How Things Have Changed Since Your Parents Got Married
It’s almost like there are certain rites of passage in our lives. In fact, there are certain rites of passage most people expect to experience sooner or later. For one example most of us go through, graduating school and choosing your career path is one rite of passage. There are exceptions to any and every rule naturally, which is to say that not everyone graduates school or chooses to return for a higher education. There are different career paths available to different individuals based on their experiences, but the concept is still the same. Certain life experiences become rites of passage based on how normal they are to each passing generation.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Families
5 Things to Do Now that the Holidays are Over
There’s nothing like hanging out with your family during the holidays. That’s what part of the fun is, anyway. Waiting all year for the familiarity of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The traditions, the food, the music… it’s all great. It’s just that winter doesn’t end with Christmas.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Families
The Wedding Industry Is Making Weddings Unrealistic for the Rest of Us
Most women will tell you that the wedding industry helps set unrealistic expectations in terms of what weddings are actually like. They market ideas of receptions that are nearly financially impossible to replicate. The wedding industry adds what seems like a romance tax on everything too, making planning the wedding of your dreams a little more complicated than you’d like.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Marriage
How to Fully Experience the Culinary Scene in America
Traveling to try different culinary scenes is by far one of the best reasons to travel. Looking for delicious new plates to try, experiencing other cultures and how they influence food and the way people eat. Depending on where you are, dinner can be a several hour affair.
By Melody Porter4 years ago in Wander
Fandom Frenzy: Here Are the Franchises with the Most Loyal Following
With every major Hollywood blockbuster release, there’s a group of loyal fans who will devote themselves entirely to the franchise. These groups consist of the most dedicated fans who know absolutely everything about the plot and the characters.
By Melody Porter5 years ago in Geeks