Green Talk

As the Editor of Green Talk, I receive endless emails from companies asking me to write about their products. Although you may think that this can be overwhelming, I am the fortunate one since I get to meet some amazingly passionate people along the way.

A month ago, I was privileged to spend time with Lori Jacobson, co-owner of The Repurposed Home. Lori is an interior designer who has started this Company with her daughter, Katie, to take furniture and accessories bound for the trash and repurpose them into fabulous to die for pieces.

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Editor’s Note: This was the post that I was trying to publish for Mother’s Day but my web host was having server issues with my database. I am still posting it as a belated Happy Mother’s Day.

I am sure you have seen a voluminous amount of articles about what to get your mother for mother’s day ranging from organic flowers to the nifty recycled purse. In my mind, Mother’s day is not about buying stuff, but spending time with the person in your life who loves you unconditionally.

She is the one who:

1. Spent hours in labor having you (a story you probably heard endlessly) or went to great lengths to adopt you.
2. Wiped away your tears every time you had a fight with your friends, were disappointed about the outcome of an event, or fell down a million times trying to master that one feat you knew you could do.

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Think Green! Win this wonderful children’s book. See details below.

We have made such a mess of this Planet with our overconsumption, wasteful habits, and lack of respect for the environment. In rectifying this situation, we must teach our young to be good stewards of the Earth so they don’t make the same mistakes we’ve made.

Think Green!, a new children’s book created by Jeanine Behr Getz, is a wonderful tool to teach our children how simple actions can ensure that the Planet remains safe for all creations that inhabit it. Throughout the book Millicent and her friends illustrate greener choices that reduces their impact on our world.

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With Mother’s Day fastly approaching, what would be nicer than a flower arrangement with a shiny Mylar Balloon inscribed with the saying, “Number 1 MOM?” How about your Memorial Day or 4^th of July party? Mylar balloons just add to the festival attitude. Just name the celebration, and there are Mylar balloons created for that very occasion.

Mylar balloons have their pros and cons. Mylar balloons last longer than natural latex balloons, and rain cannot deter that special message from being seen by all. However, longevity comes with a price since these little wonders do not biodegrade for a very, very long time. So, what do you do with them when they sink to the ground? Most people just throw them away and never give it another thought. They don’t realize that those balloons will sit in a landfill way beyond little Susie’s birthday.

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Tree of Life Pattern in Canton and Mimosa Color

Raksha Bella Organic’s newest Collection of eco-friendly pillowcases, quilts, shams, and duvet covers combine the graceful art of Indian color blocking with sustainable fabrics for one of a kind delicate patterns. Carrie Peter, founder of Raska Bella and ex-interior decorator, founded Raksha Bella after her spiritual journey to India. During her visit, she was struck by the enormous poverty of the Indian cotton farmers, whose farms were destroyed by the use of the modified cotton crop. At the same time, she was entranced with the finely handcrafted textiles featuring age old color blocking techniques.

Her mission in creating Raksha Bella Organic was to restore dignity and wealth to the Indian farmer’s industry and to bring to highlight the beautiful color blocking techniques that she witnessed. The name Raska Bella means as follows: Raksha means protection in Sanskrit, and Bella means beautiful in Latin.

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