Did someone say pizza? Head to local #Astoria favorite Vesta Trattoria and Wine Bar for some delicious picture-worthy pies πππ.
πΈ @VestaVino
Add fragrant rose petals and 1/2 cup of witch hazel to boiling water, reduce heat, simmer for 15min, strain, and bottle to turn your Valentines Day rose petals into a skin brightening facial toner. It lasts one week in the fridge!
Green Tip #8. Compost your Valentine's Day flowers or repurpose your rose petals into a #DIY facial toner. See replies for the recipe to bottle your bouquet. #52GreenResolutions#ZeroWasteHero
Join fellow #NewYorkers and @NYPopsUp for an expansive festival that will feature hundreds of pop-up performances throughout the five boroughs. These dynamic performances will feature diverse #NYC artists and run from February 20th to Labor Day.
Green Tip #7. #Didyouknow that you can turn your citrus peels into an all-purpose cleaner? Before you bring them to a food scrap drop-off site, mix it with vinegar, water, and Castille soap to make a cleaning solution for your kitchen counters! #52GreenResolutions#ZeroWasteHero
In the words of #AmandaGorman from her inauguration day poem, "Praise Song for the Day": "We will not march back to what was, but move to what shall be: a country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free."
Shopping local just got easier through the https://t.co/Fjn9UYh0Zd marketplace. Free same day delivery of all your favorite (and soon to be favorite) #NYC neighborhood stores, makes shopping small so simple.
πΈ: #backtheneighborhood
Green Tip #6. Technology disposed in landfill poisons the air, land, and water supply. Contact the property manager to find out where to recycle used electronics in your Durst building. #52GreenResolutions#ZeroWasteHero
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with @nypl. The Library is featuring live online events, recommended reading, and a wide array of digital resources. Visit the link to explore: https://t.co/zfNlSS2r5e #BlackHistory
Our tenants and residents are ready to enjoy the #BigGame with some deliciously healthy snacks thanks to @ChefCharliePalmer's hummus & crackers recipes. No matter the outcome of the game, this hummus wins the day. #DurstPerks#DurstDelicious
Green tip #5. Buy local produce, shortly after harvest, to support our local economy and prevent harmful emissions from long-distance transit. Parsnips are seasonal this month - try roasting them! #52GreenResolutions#ZeroWasteHero
Did you know?
Originally adapted by Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants from the similar German tradition of "Badger Day", the first #GroundhogDay was held on February 2nd, 1887. Today, spectators gather in Gobbler's Knob, PA to witness Punxsutawney Phil, make his wintery prediction.