I was excited to give SnagFilms a whirl on my Android tablet. SnagFilms, founded by internet pioneer Ted Leonsis, is a service that helps you watch tons of documentaries and independent films for free. SnagFilms has been around for a couple of years. But recently, they’ve released their most popular titles in their acclaimed independent film library via free-streaming apps on Amazon’s Kindle Fire, Android-based smartphones, and a broad range of tablets using the Android and Blackberry Playbook Tablet platforms. (via The SnagFilms Experience Expanded)

Easy, beautiful entrees for a vegetarian Christmas include elegant vegan soups, creative quinoa salads and homespun casseroles. For starters— here’s a couple of tasty gluten-free appetizers and vegan snacks to get the peace party rollin’. (via 10 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes)

These look good for anytime of year… I’m looking for post-Christmas recovery food ;)

Five millions steps. Two thousand, one hundred and eighty one miles. Six months. This is what’s required of someone crazy enough to attempt thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. It’s no surprise that roughly four in five people who attempt this feat ultimately fall short. Experienced backpackers, retired military, and endurance enthusiasts alike often fall into this unfortunate majority. (via 3 Lessons for Entrepreneurs Gained from Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail)

Did you know that purpose is rapidly becoming the 5th “P” of marketing? According to the Edelman 2010 goodpurpose Study, 86% of global consumers believe that business needs to place at least equal weight on society’s interests as on business interests. (via At GoodPays.me, Social Good With a Twist is Catching On)

Very interesting article on Chicago-based startup GoodPays.me…encouraging people to do good deeds and provide businesses a way to do social good.

Stress happens. Take a look at these stats:

• Three out of every four American workers describe their work as stressful.
• Workplace stress costs U.S. employers an estimated $300 billion annually in absenteeism, lower productivity, medical insurance, and other health-related expenses.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that companies in the US lose $3 billion per year due to effects of negativity. (via ‘Tis The Season… To Be Stressed! 9 Tips For Combating Stress)

OY! Time to breath deeply!  Some nice tips in here for taking it down a notch.

Founded by Sam Friedman and Alex Israel in 2009, the Santa Monica-based startup was created with the sole purpose of helping drivers park. Believe it or not, an estimated 30% of traffic congestion comes from people trying to find parking – so the team set out to make a change. (via Find a Parking Spot Fast with Parking in Motion App)

Bought these Nori Nachos at Chocolatree in Sedona this morning. Just took a nibble - thumbs up! Love them. These are Rosemary flavored and have sunflower seeds, macadamia nut, apple cider vinegar, tomato, rosemary, lemon, acerola cherry and sea salt in them. Crunchy and savory. Yum.

Heaven… Raw ginger cinnamon spice pie. Sooooo good. ChocolaTree might be my favorite place in Sedona.