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The EcoMan:

Puddle Jumpers

aigle

At ecofabulous, we feel very strongly that you’re never too old to go puddle-jumping. This Spring, we’re excited to make a splash in natural tapped rubber wellies from Aigle Boots. Many of the less expensive options for wellies are made out of PVC, which comes laden with a host of hazardous chemicals like mercury, dioxin [...]

Green Building:

Rain, Rain, Go Away

rainwaterhog-three

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.

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Bling It On

bling-ring

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.

Food & Drink, Shop Talk:

Much Ado About Muffins

birdbath

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.”

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Wear Your Veggies

sweet-beet

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.

Green Building, Shop Talk:

You’ll Like this Prescription, Homie

ehome

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?

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Saddle Up Cowgirl

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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 [...]

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Doctor’s Orders

dr-bronner

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.

Product Spotlight, Shop Talk:

Advice from Auntie Flo

tampons

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 [...]

Shop Talk, Talk Techie To Me:

We Left a Big Shoe to Fill

kidprint

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!