Stephanie Rogers
Stephanie Rogers is a fashion- and beauty-obsessed freelance writer with an abiding love for kale and organic wine, living in Asheville, North Carolina.
Traveling in Earth-Friendly Style: Accommodations, Gear and Other Tips
Just because you’re jetting off for a holiday of relaxation and fun doesn’t mean you’re taking a break from being environmentally responsible, right? In a society where convenience almost always trumps eco-friendliness, it can be challenging to stay green on the road. There are disposables everywhere, it’s tough to find…
MTV Trashes Rainforest for Road Rules/Real World Challenge
Way to go, MTV. You try to convince us you’re dedicated to being green, going so far as to make this year’s Real World abode as green as can be and enlisting our very own Summer Rayne Oakes to
Delight.com: Eco-Fabulous Gifts Galore!
Ever since I discovered Delight.com one day last year, I’ve been hooked. Aside from handmade goods market Etsy.com, it’s my absolute favorite place on the web to shop for gifts for all occasions. Need an eco-friendly housewarming gift, hostess gift, birthday gift, wedding gift or just something cool for yourself?…
Get a Dose of Humor with your Green News at EarthFirst.com
If you’re not already reading EarthFirst.com every day, you’re missing out. And I’m not just saying that because I’m the snarky green blog’s lead writer. It’s the best place on the web to get your green news served up with some humor, sarcasm and goofy cartoons. Created and run by…
Eating Healthy on the Road – Avoid Processed Junk!
What to do when you’re traveling and need to stop for a bite to eat, and the healthiest thing available is a microwaved veggie burger from a fast food joint? I find myself in this dilemma all the time, frustratingly enough. For the majority of us, healthy and organic fast…
Body Sugaring – Natural, Green Hair Removal
There are plenty of eco chicks out there perfectly comfortable with showing off their naturally hairy legs and underarms. I’m not one of them. While I wish I could be so carefree about it, I’m not quite that low maintenance. So, for the longest time I have sought the best…
Sandmaiden Eco-Friendly Handmade Loungewear, Sleepwear and Lingerie
Pictured above: Bamboo Lycra racerback tank – $42 + Gathered Tap Pant – $24; Soy and Organic Cotton Jersey Belted V-Dress – $66;
Amla – Ayurvedic Treatment for Glossy Hair and Smooth Skin
Amla, known in America as Indian gooseberry, has long been used in India for a variety of health and beauty effects. It’s one of the best-kept secrets of Indian beauty, and it’s one of the ways women there keep their hair so shiny and strong (aside from fabulous genetics, of…
Nix Plastic from your Beauty Routine
This week, it seems like everyone’s talking about plastic. I wrote about the impossible task of cutting plastic out of your life over at EarthFirst.com, and it really got me thinking about the areas of my life where I could still improve. Why cut back on plastic? To be as…
Top 5 Fave Natural Beauty Products of the Summer
Though I haven’t gotten to take any fabulous exotic vacations this summer, I have had lots of fun experimenting with more natural and organic beauty products than ever before. I’ve tried a lot of different hair products, deodorants, sunscreens and cosmetics in the last few months, and at the peak…