Archive for March, 2009
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Date: March 17, 2009 | Category: Garden, Green Building, Stores & Resources, The Home
We’re all keeping a tight rein on our water usage, though for most of us, the thought of harvesting rainwater as an urban dweller seems nearly impossible. But Sydney-based architect, Sally Dominguez, has designed the Rainwater HOG, a modular water storage unit small enough for us city folks. (more…)
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Bling It On
Date: March 17, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, Women
Take that cocktail ring to the next level with finger bling from October Anniversary. It’ll be hard not to get noticed with one of these striking pieces - the rings often cover 2-3 fingers at once. (more…)
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Date: March 16, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Women
Believe it or not we’re mid-way through March, which means it’s time to make sure you’re covered (literally) in the umbrella department. (more…)
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Much Ado About Muffins
Date: March 13, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Green Building, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Whether non-native or longtime resident, trekking across the streets of New York often induces sensory overload. In the West Village, amidst the flurry of taxi cabs, foot traffic, and stretches of visually-enticing boutiques, lies Birdbath, a nondescript storefront that touts itself as the “Neighborhood Green Bakery.” (more…)
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Wear Your Veggies
Date: March 12, 2009 | Category: Children, Clothing, Kids
Teach your little ones to love their veggies by wearing them! And no we don’t mean smashed up and all over their face. We’re talking about the adorable organic tees for tots by Puddlefoot. (more…)
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You’ll Like this Prescription, Homie
Date: March 11, 2009 | Category: Cleaning, Green Building, Home Furnishings, Kitchen, Media, Stores & Resources, The Home
You’ve made the switch to non-toxic cleaners, are actively recycling and you’ve even installed a low-flow shower head. Now what? Next steps can be confusing. Don’t you wish someone would just create a prescriptive plan for you? (more…)
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Saddle Up Cowgirl
Date: March 10, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Men, Women
So maybe you haven’t actually performed a “round-up,” or milked a cow… or even ridden a horse – but don’t let the details get you down! There’s something dreamy about life in the wild west and with Topo Ranch’s line of western-inspired organic apparel, you’ll be able to harness that inner cowgirl regardless of your wrangling skills. (more…)
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Doctor’s Orders
Date: March 9, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Hair Care, Skin Care
Bright lights in your eyes, wooden sticks down your throat, sharp needles and the impending scale - we get it, doctor’s aren’t your thing. But Dr. Bronner is here to suds, soothe and moisturize your worries away.
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Advice from Auntie Flo
Date: March 6, 2009 | Category: Body Care, Lifestyle, Resources, Stores & Resources, Women
Riding the crimson wave. Time of the month. A visit from Auntie Flo. Whatever you call it, you know what we’re talking about. Each month you go through the same process – painful cramps, making sure you’re stocked, the thought of having to wear a swimsuit. The last thing you want to worry about is pesticides, but we’re sorry to say my friends, they’re used in products for down there as well. (more…)
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We Left a Big Shoe to Fill
Date: March 5, 2009 | Category: Kids, Media, Stores & Resources, Tech
We’ve gotten used to having the younger generation show us how to use our computers, PDAs and Twitter accounts – but now they’re going after our carbon footprint’s! (more…)
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