The first couple of days of March certainly confirm that we are moving out of the solid months of winter weather into the ever-changing weather of spring. On March 1, my friend, Shelly, and I did an exhilarating - if exhausting - 7 mile hike in Walker Ranch just west of Boulder. It was so warm and sunny that we were actually HOT! And this morning, only a day later, we're in the midst of a snowstorm. But the snow shouldn't last and, before long, we'll be seeing crocuses and watching the brown landscape turn to green. Yippee!

Speaking of green, TallGrass is focusing on more ways to become one with nature and lessen our impact on the environment. We are gearing up for Earth Month and kicking off all sorts of green initiatives. Stay tuned!

TallGrass Supports the Organizations that You Support

TallGrass Spa and Share is a fundraising program designed to benefit the non-profit organizations that are favored by you, our guests. It's easy to participate. Just select a date, register your 501c3 non-profit organization, recruit your organization's supporters to visit TallGrass on that date, and raise funds through TallGrass's donation of a percentage of the proceeds of sales.

There is no limit to the amount your organization can raise and no limit to the number of times your organization can participate in a calendar year.

To register, visit the Spa and Share page at TallGrassSpa.com and click on the link at the bottom of the home page.

TallGrass Cares -- for You and the Earth

Each month, in this space, we want to tell you about the greening of TallGrass. As we share our enthusiasm and tell you about our programs, we hope to inspire you to become greener, too.

In the Boutique: We are switching to recycled bags and recycled tissue paper for your purchases. We are also promoting the use of re-useable canvas bags, and you'll find them for sale in our retail area. While you are browsing in the boutique, look for organic granola bars and Ecologically Intelligent greeting cards made from recycled paper and vegetable dyes.

At the Makeup Station: The everyday use of patches to ingest medications proves that products applied to your skin are absorbed into your body, underscoring the need to be cautious about the beauty products you use. Did you know that the average woman swallows 5 to 6 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime? That's why it is important to choose Aveda lip colors - organic, botanical-based products that deliver high performance while supporting your health and the health of the planet.