Whole Foods “5-Step Animal Welfare Rating”
The other day I was doing my usual weekly shopping trip at my local Whole Foods when I passed by an area that I usually never pay attention to. I don’t cook meat or really keep it in my house, so it make sense that I never stop at the meat counter. Well, for some … Continue reading
Gluten Free Almond Spiced Banana Bread
Everyone loves bananas. Who wouldn’t? With their creamy texture and sweet flavor, bananas are the world’s 4thmost valued crop and are enjoyed by almost 96% of the US population. They are loaded with potassium, an essential mineral for proper cardiovascular function and quick energy as well as vitamin C and vitamin B-6. Bananas are also … Continue reading
Boo! Happy Halloween…muah hahahaha!
Did we scare you??? Happy Halloween to all you eco-fashionistas out there. It’s Friday night, which means that the festivities have begun for us adults. How are you greening your Halloween this year? Organic pumpkin? Organic candy? We don’t expect your Halloween to be perfectly green, but here are a few of our favorite ways … Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Costume Ideas
Halloween is coming! We love this holiday for one simple reason…when else can you dress up in a costume and not be judged?? How can you bring some eco-awareness to your costume this year? Here are some of our favorite costume ideas for Halloween 2010. Recycle Bin How to achieve this look: Wear all blue … Continue reading
Ask Away
The Nature Conservancy is hosting an online chat this Monday, October 18, at 2pm EST with Peter Kareiva, their chief scientist. You can join this discussion to ask any questions you may have about how to get our future generations interested in nature. Can’t make the chat? Submit your question for Peter online before hand … Continue reading
Shop Yourself Green
Did you know that shopping online is greener than shopping in a mall? Think about this. Every trip to the mall requires you to drive, which uses fossil fuels. Malls also require a huge amount of energy between lights, registers, and all other electronics used. It’s true that fossil fuels are used to ship items … Continue reading
We Are The World
Long after we are gone our planet will still be here. Is this planet going to remain the same as it is now or will it change for future generations? I hope our great great grandchildren will be able to enjoy the same quality of life that I have enjoyed. There is only one way … Continue reading
Nail Detox
Every time we visit the nail salon we cannot believe the toxic smells that surround us. What is in this stuff? Many people take their own polish to the spa with them, and we think we will be joining them. The rumor is that there is no safe nail polish, so we decided to do … Continue reading
Eco-Pup
Let’s face it…most dog owners view their furry little friends like children. We are protective parents who only want the best for our cuddle muffins! How can we make sure that they are safe, and our planet is well taken care of at the same time? Here are some tips on how to green your … Continue reading
Windows Down Please
It may not seem like it with all this cold rain, but eventually it will return to the scorching triple digits we were feeling last week in Southern California. When we get back to that hotness we all know how miserable it can be to drive in a car that seems as though it is … Continue reading
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