Beauty and Body

April 1, 2010

  • Going Shampoo-Free

    Last month I decided to try no poo. It's short for 'no shampoo', and it means that I've ditched my traditional hair cleaning products. And I am not alone. (…)

February 26, 2010

  • LiViTY Outernational

    Hemp and raffia clothing? A shirt made from recycled plastic bottles? Could such a product look like anything other than a potato sack? (…)

January 25, 2010

  • To Eat or Exfoliate?

    I'm a food writer and a gardener. I never thought I'd say that — even to myself, let alone out loud — and yet, here I am. (…)

November 2, 2009

  • Washing my Face with Honey

    Early on in my green journey I learned about all the chemicals that lurk in our beauty products. (…)

May 5, 2009

  • Green Birth

    As a birth and postpartum doula, and a natural parenting company owner who is expecting a baby in the next few weeks, I can’t help but write a post that mentions the “greenness” of homebirth. (…)

April 29, 2009

  • Protect Your Skin the Green Way

    Much to my surprise, last week when I took my son to the park for a play-date I got a sunburn!  I couldn’t believe that we are already in that season when I need to be thinking about protecting my skin from the sun.  So, I thought that this week would be a good time to explore that topic a little further. (…)

April 27, 2009

April 24, 2009

  • Bringing It Home: Swami Baby Giveaway

    A giveaway courtesy of Swami Baby is a great way to end our week-long giveaway carnival, if you will, in celebration of Earth Day.
    What exactly is Swami Baby? (…)

April 6, 2009

  • Cloth for Mama-Are You Crazy?

    Yes, you heard me, in addition to the last few weeks talking about using cloth for your kiddos, now I want to talk about cloth for you! (…)

February 16, 2009

  • Great Green Giveaway: Bummas!

    This 5 Minutes For Going Green Great Green Review is brought to you by Pacific Northwest resident and new mom, Jenifer of Quarter Life Crisis. (…)

January 29, 2009

  • Perk Up from the Winter Woes with a Green Home Spa Night!

    Alright, so it’s the dead of winter and the majority of us are stuck indoors peering out our windows at gray skies and dirty snow.  The warm glow sparked in our hearts from those early chilly days that ushered fresh and pristine winter wonderlands to our front doors is long gone, and we can’t help but begin to feel a little glum on the inside. (…)

January 26, 2009

January 19, 2009

  • Recycling & The Beauty Products Industry

    Why is it that beauty products are seldom packaged in recyclable containers?
    Even when their containers are plastic, they seldom have recognizable recycling symbols on them. (…)

January 12, 2009

  • Great Green Giveaway: Ecostore USA

    What better way to start the second full week of the new year than with a great review and giveaway for some helpful green home and beauty products? (…)

January 2, 2009

December 4, 2008

November 28, 2008

  • Recycled Note Of The Week: My Good Greetings

    This week's Recycled Note Of The Week comes from My Good Greetings, whose beautifully designed custom photo cards, invitations and stationary are printed on 100% recycled, carbon neutral paper which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified. (…)

November 19, 2008

  • Taking The Next Step

    After my son's first surgery in January, I stepped back and took a good long look at all facets of my life, which resulted in an epiphany of sorts. (…)

October 8, 2008

October 7, 2008

  • Green and Gorgeous: Green Beauty Tips

    The bathroom is often regarded as a sanctuary of the family home: a place to unwind in a hot shower, pamper oneself with a spa treatment, or simply take care of business in relative privacy. (…)

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