Natural NearbySM Guidelines
What Is Natural Nearby?
Natural Nearby is our guide to all things natural in your community and beyond.* We created it so you can find resources that support a natural, healthy lifestyle quickly and easily, whether you’re at home or traveling.
Have some local, natural favorites? Share them! It’s a great way to spread the news and support those local businesses. Just discovered a great new place? Let us know. And have fun checking out places others recommend.
Our listings are a community effort, and are growing every day. Some listings are written by Kashi staff; many are submitted by community members like you, who share the goal of a simple, healthy lifestyle. Members can review existing listings and add new resources, so there are lots of opportunities to participate.
To get an idea of what sorts of resources we’re talking about, please read the guidelines below. In order to keep the listings naturally inclined and constructive for everyone, we reserve the right to remove any posts that don’t follow the guidelines. Remember: This is not a place for unconstructively bashing companies or businesses you don’t care for; focus on the positive when you’re reviewing a resource and we’ll all benefit!
What Fits In Natural Nearby?
We’d love to hear about places, businesses, or experiences that support and encourage a natural lifestyle, like restaurants that serve locally grown foods, yoga studios, a scenic hike, or shops specializing in eco-friendly toys, just to name a few.
What’s a good fit for Natural Nearby? Take restaurants and markets, for example. These businesses should show a commitment to providing primarily natural options such as organic, local, seasonal, and/or healthful foods. You know that deli that makes all-natural soups, or the farmer’s market stand with the best local produce? That’s what we’re talking about.
It’s great to list businesses that make eco-friendly choices by offering organic, re-purposed, sustainable, and/or less toxic products and services. Dry cleaners offering biodegradable cleaning agents; travel agents that specialize in eco-tourism; hotel chains that go above and beyond to save energy and water—these are all good examples of listings that make sense in Natural Nearby.
Do you have a favorite beauty outlet that carries animal-safe products? Or maybe you know of a pharmacy that consciously supports integrative medicine by offering a large selection of natural remedies, guidance on alternative treatments, or access to naturopathic healthcare practitioners or herbalists? Let us know! Plus, we love activities that embody a natural, healthy lifestyle—yoga or Pilates studios, botanical gardens, surf spots, and camping destinations come to mind.
Our interactive listings are organized by location and resource type, so just enter a city or zip to find a listing near you—or add your own. We will continue to add natural service categories as the tool grows, from restaurants and grocery stores to health clubs, baby supplies, and much more. And, last but not least, this is not a place for spam or self-promotion; firsthand, honest reviews only, please. Happy browsing!
Remember: Everything you submit to Natural Nearby has to comply with the Kashi.com website’s Terms and Conditions and is subject to the general terms of our Submission Policy.
* People who use services and resources listed in Natural Nearby may experience different results. Kashi is not responsible for individual results, or for service providers or resources listed.