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Thought all you Eco Chick readers might all like to hear me (babble) green on Green Living Ideas radio. You can subscribe to their free podcast on iTunes, or listen on the interview on the Green Living Ideas radio site.
It was a fun interview, and we talked about a host of green topics, including [...]

I am still in a euphoric state. As the incredible reality of our new President starts to settle in, I am realizing the proper space now exists for a chance for change. In the realm of women’s rights and healthcare, I am anxious to see the next steps that both Barack Obama :), Joe Biden, [...]

Wednesday night I headed over to the launch party for Boho. This new bohemian chic magazine delivers great green fashion, lifestyle tips and articles. The crowded event was held at Lower East Side eco gem, Kaight.

Danelle Brown, Arina Vidorchik and a friend.
It was definitely a fitting venue. Surrounded by top eco-friendly and stylish fashions [...]

Wow! My book was on the “Hot Sheet” page of Star Magazine last week (the one with Brad and Jen on the cover). What a fun mention! (See bottom right of page below.)
They were also awesome enough to mention the book on the main page of their website. Thanks!

Do you remember the article on my bug fetish, “What’s Bugging Summer Rayne,” I wrote years ago for SASS Magazine, as per Sean’s request?
Well, I just got a whole new troupe of arthropods in today, which is cause for great excitement. My friend, Jake and I were preparing the terrariums all weekend. There were a [...]

One of the things that’s driven me crazy living in Germany is the lack of sustainable clothing. I don’t shop all that often, but when I need a new pair of shoes or a sweater to get through the cold winter, I feel like a traitor walking the shopping streets here, passing all the big-name [...]

…..on Zaproot’s latest green news you can use. I’m thinking this is as close as we will ever get to the Princess of Perpetual Palaver, but who knows what planets will align to bring us together again?

I was introduced to Dawn Maxey’s spoken word poetry at the recent AIGA Compost Modern event.
Here’s some excerpts from her very spirited poem, “Global War” about eco-hype:
But then/ just the other day,
I began to notice people at Whole Foods with entire shopping carts full of ‘organic’ and ‘go green’ items. These people are [...]

The results are in!
Well, not really. This list is based on my humble blogger opinion. Use the comment section to claim which celebs float your green boat. With enough feedback, I hope to compile a list based on “popular,” not personal, opinion.

Sheryl Crow
2007 was a great year for Sheryl Crow. In addition to advocating [...]

This year, to enjoy the holidays, we are minimizing gift-giving and enjoying time together. Here are some simple ways we are doing this:
~Clearing out old stuff and donating it to Goodwill and shelters
~Enjoying warm cups of organic vanilla and spice tea
~Heading out for a hike
~Lighting the soy Jack Frost candles and turning off the lights [...]