Bush Strikes (Animals) Again!
How much damage can Bush do before he leaves office? Lots, apparently. And….more new green gadgets, yay!!
We Add Up
Last month I attended a green expo in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It was fun and there were a lot of interesting people to share stories, peddle eco-wares, and wax prolific on everything organic, local, and carbon neutral. One of the booths at the event was We Add Up. We Add…
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…
Eco Wandering through Germany
Countrywide, Germany generates more than 7 percent of its electricity from the wind. After three years of living in Germany, I’ve started to forget all the cool eco things that are happening here. Stuff like taking the train or bike everywhere and returning all the beer bottles for reuse has…
Corporate Cotton Greenwash!
Have you seen this ad? I’ve found it in lots of mainstream mags like Lucky, Marie Claire, etc. and it’s total B.S. It’s basically asserting that because it’s a ‘natural’ fiber (ie. it grows from the ground), cotton is green, or environmentally friendly. Nothing could be further from the truth!…
Prairie Underground: Refined Sweatshirt Dressing for Fall
Starre Vartan and Arina Vikdorchik model matching Prairie Underground sweatshirt/dresses at Kaight. We BOTH ended up buying these organic cotton lovelies. I’m very excited by Prairie Underground‘s Fall collection, which is absolutely packed with pieces you’ll definitely wear as soon as the temperature dips. Organic cotton rules the line, with…
Eco Chick Book in Star Magazine!
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!
Sunlight for Breastfed Babes
An interesting piece in the NY Times today discusses Vitamin D deficiency in babies and toddlers. According to the article, many breastfed children are lacking the nutrient due to many mothers’ insufficient quantity of Vit D in their breastmilk. Additionally, children are not exposed to the sun as they once…
Greenopia: The Ultimate Green Guidebooks
If you are lucky enough to live in or around New York City, San Francisco or Los Angeles and are on the hunt for an all-natural hair salon, organic locavore restaurant, recycling center, green realtor, ecofashion boutique, or even, ahem, Earth-friendly burial services, the Greenopia guides are the one-stop guide…
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;
