Urban Agroecoloy

Ever thought of growing your own food?

The Dervaes  live on 1/10th of an acre 15 minutes from downtown L.A.. In a year they produce around 4,300 pounds of veggies, 900 chicken , 1000 duck eggs, 25 lbs honey, and pounds of seasonal fruit. There are over 400 species of plants. They have everything they need to ‘live off the land.’ From beets to bees. They manage to maintain a sustainable and independent urban farm. Complete with animals! Chickens to chickpeas. What the family doesn’t eat they sell from their porch, making around $20,000 a year.

Amazing.

Ben

Janus serves more than 100 physically and mentally disabled clients. They are all unique and each have their own stories. This program tells the story of one of my friends, Ben Wallace.

Life is beautiful

Life gets real sometimes and it doesn’t feel good. My mom came back to me once when I was feeling down and said “but your Instagram looks like you’re always having fun…” My response: “Mom, that’s the point of Instagram.” One of the struggles I faced after Kingsley (among many others after pregnancy) was weight ….and feeling like I’d never ever loose it. So yes… I’m 4 weeks out of giving birth to a beautiful boy… My body has done an amazing thing… But it is by no means photoshoot ready. So I purchased some great new dresses I refer to as “bags” …and I’m humbling posting this photo to say… Don’t worry …It won’t last long!!! Second baby and I can confidently post this for all new mothers feeling down. By 8 months later with Kingsley …I was back in a (high-rise) bikini and on the beaches of Ibiza. So post your mom pics without shame. None of us have photoshop in real life. I’m proud of my body and what it can do.

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motivation

Two things I do not enjoy and wish I did. working out & breastfeeding.
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