Keira Knightley

Keira Christina Knightley (born 26 March 1985) is an English actress and model. She began acting as a child and came to international notice in 2002 after co-starring in the film Bend It Like Beckham. From 2003 her appearances in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series took her to much greater prominence.Knightley has appeared in several Hollywood films and earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. Two years later she...

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Travel: Glamping to Connect with Nature

At the end of each camping season, I already look forward to the beginning of the next. Last November was no different: When the chill settled in, I dreamed up our Easter break. But this time, instead of a tent pitching expedition, I planned a dog friendly glamping road trip within California.Our trip was such an incredible experience, I thought I'd share it with those of you who are ready to give glamping a try!Pigeon Point Lighthouse, PescaderoPigeon Point LighthouseI had read about this place a few years back. Despite negative experiences with Youth Hostels and the fact that this...

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How to Celebrate Earth with your Kids, Everyday

Leo, one special morningOne morning last year, as I was clearing up breakfast after sending my boys off to school, I heard my youngest shout:-Come here, Mama! You’ve got to see this!-What is it? I cried from inside.-You’ll see, but run! You’ve got to hurry!I ran outside to the front porch and then down a few steps to where my son stood, eyes frozen in one direction. -What is it? I asked again.  Without a word, he lifted his arm and pointed towards one of our oak trees. I followed his arm and finger, scanning and squinting through the branches in search for something special. Was it a squirrel?...

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What time savings?

Own less + Waste less = Live moreExposing our lifestyle to mainstream was bound to attract criticism but we've kept an open mind, realizing that, had we heard about a Zero Waste family a decade ago, we too would have been judgmental and thought, 1)"These people are total hippies", 2)"They must spend a lot of money", 3)"They must spend a lot of time doing this."Shattering these preconceptions about our lifestyle has become my vocation.Proving that 1) and 2) are false is easy. Photographs of our minimalist modern interior quickly establish that we're not granola. And when I speak of curbing...

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Amy's story: Zero Waste with Celiac

Today is a guest post by Amy Sjoquist, who provides tips on combining waste-free and gluten-free living. Please use the comments to share your experience or ask questions on the subject.           Hi to everyone out there who is interested in stewarding our beautiful earth and living simply. When I came across an interview that Bea gave about her Zero Waste home, I knew that I had just found truth and it required me to do the right thing. Immediately after reading the interview, I hopped on this website, and started the immersion into the Zero Waste lifestyle....

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