It's a new year, and that means that people all over the world are making resolutions for ways to better themselves in 2022. The majority tend to be related to dieting, hitting the gym, and generally improving physical health. Unfortunately, most of those resolutions are also given up by mid-February. What is the most likely reason behind this? Resolutions are often very black-and-white. For example, you might say that you're going to lose a certain number of pounds, commit to a vegan or paleo diet, exercise an hour every day, or cut out dessert completely. You make this promise to yourself, but if...

Photo cred: Mark Klaric 10 Ideas for Earth-Friendly Stocking Stuffers 1. Nuflours Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies We have to toot our own horn just a little bit, because these cookies are just that good. They are also 100% plant-based (vegan) and top 9 allergen-free, and made from locally- and sustainably-sourced ingredients. Plus, the slim box is the perfect size for a stocking! Packaged in recyclable plastic and cardboard.   2. Indi Chocolate Wine Mulling Kit This cacao wine mulling kit comes in a cute metal tin and is made from sustainably-sourced ingredients. Indi Chocolate is based in Seattle and is...

Photo cred: RODNAE Productions   "Thanksgiving is a natural time to pause and reflect on what I am thankful for. I am grateful for my business, for my team, grateful for my husband and our little cat, and my family. Grateful that my team trusted in me as a leader to pivot and grow Nuflours through the pandemic, through an incredibly challenging phase in the life of my business. I'm incredibly grateful for my mentors and advisors, business leaders and entrepreneurs who are so generous with their expertise and time. I'm grateful that I can continue to grow and develop Nuflours;...

Photo cred: Charles Parker   When you or someone you love has a food allergy, you learn quickly how to navigate all the twists and turns of the holiday season. One thing that never really gets easier is having a trick-or-treater with a special diet, but we hope that this list can help. All of the candies below are free from wheat, milk, eggs, soy, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Share this list with your neighbors, or use it yourself to plan your party and fill your candy bowl. Either way, we wish everyone a safe, fun, and...

Photo cred: Luca Micheli At our Seattle bakery, we meet many customers who are visiting from out-of-town or who are new to the gluten-free lifestyle, and are looking for recommendations for more gluten-free spots in the area. As you might expect from a company that sells gluten-free baked goods, many of our team members are also on a gluten-free diet, and they were happy to share some of their go-to spots! Capitol Cider Location: Capitol Hill This tavern-style restaurant with over 200 bottled and on-tap hard ciders also has a 100% gluten-free, nut-free, scratch kitchen. The menu is modern pub...