Archive for April, 2009
To Infinity and Beyond!
Date: April 16, 2009 | Category: Care, Clothing, Furniture, Kids, Toys

Snuggle time never sounded so good with this adorable blanket from Tookee. Harness the inner astronaut in your little one (and relive childhood dreams of your own) with the funky little spaceship designs set to remind us all to reach for the moon! (more…)
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Save the Date!
Date: April 15, 2009 | Category: Events, Home Furnishings, Lifestyle

This Earth Day, pamper yourself and the planet. Ecofabulous has teamed up with Spring (one of our favorite go-to spots in SF for sustainable home goods) to bring you an evening of organic modern luxury courtesy of goldiehome. (more…)
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Discarded to Divine
Date: April 14, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Events, Lifestyle, Women

You like to think of yourself as quite the thrift shopper, turning dime-store finds into high design - but honey, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. San Francisco’s annual Discarded to Divine event to benefit the St. Vincent De Paul Society is right around the corner, where donated clothes are transformed into one-of-a-kind creations auctioned to help the poor and homeless. (more…)
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Eye of the Beholder
Date: April 13, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Makeup

Good morning bright eyes. Time to rub the sleep away and get ready to bat those lovely lashes. NVEY ECO make-up has the most delectable long-lasting certified organic eye shadows in an array of come-hither colors – all of which are finely milled with an extra soft base of corn silk and jojoba oil. (more…)
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For Eco Spice Girls
Date: April 10, 2009 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Women

Somewhere between Posh Spice and Sporty Spice lies the new Stella McCartney eco-friendly Canteen Bag for LeSportsac – Eco Spice, if you will (Zem’s alter-ego). A seamless fusion of function and flair, the vegan bag is made from 100% recycled eco-polyester (with the exception of all of the bling on it). (more…)
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It Makes Perfect Cents
Date: April 10, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Stores & Resources

Cash strapped and time crunched? Or just plain lazy? Josh Dorfman’s new book, The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget is the perfect solution for anyone feeling financially restricted, yet still committed to doing their part to lowering the country’s carbon footprint. (more…)
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Date: April 9, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Hair Care

Move over yogis, Hamadi Beauty has mastered the path to inner piece: Zen and the art of running your fingers through your hair. Made with 100% organic essential oils, all products are completely biodegradable with no artificial ingredients, perfumes or colors. (more…)
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Do or Dye
Date: April 8, 2009 | Category: Food, Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle

The time old tradition of dying eggs is a fun family activity, but make sure to use natural coloring. Many store bought dye packs contain unnecessary (and often harmful) ingredients like silicon dioxide, red dye #2, and coal tar – a known carcinogen, not to mention the fact that it’s petroleum-derived. (more…)
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For Your Honey-Bunny
Date: April 8, 2009 | Category: Food, Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Kitchen, Lifestyle

The Spring-time sweet tooth strikes again! These adorable organic chocolate bunny cookies make the perfect seasonal gift for your sweetie. Made with organic fair trade cocoa and topped with organic raspberry and lemon icing, these cookies are delicious and fun. (more…)
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Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: April 7, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Media

Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
Going bananas for sustainable research: scientists create fuel from African crop waste.
Team looks to turn Empire State Building green.
7 Tasteful Tips for a Waste-Free Lunch: Dining Deskside.
Wheel of Fortune went Green(ish).
EPA revisits position on dry cleaning chemical.
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