I received an email from Gaiam saying “check out these green chicks.” That seems so un-Gaiam like. Green Chicks? Has Gaiam gone Cosmo? When I clicked, I saw the cutest picture you ever saw. Aren’t those chicks adorable? Have you received any ads lately with great pictures? Let me know. By the way, Gaiam does […]
Do You Know What Lurks in your Make-up Drawer?
Make-up is an issue that I wrestle with every day. The words, ” natural and organic,” are not synonymous. Many products tout that their products are made from natural or organic products could contain 1,4 dioxane, in which the Environmental Protection Agency has declared a probable human carcinogen. According to the Los Angeles Times article, “The […]
Organic Color Systems: Wash those Grays Away with a Safer Hair Color
Do you need to put on a mask before coloring your hair? Note: this post has been updated 2/15/2010 with further information from Herb UK. I have been turning gray since my early twenties. It must be hereditary since my grandfather was all gray at an early age. When I had just a few gray […]
Lafe’s Organic and Natural Deodrants: Smell Less, Be less toxic Giveaway
Check out my Lafe’s natural deodorant Giveaway! Do you smell of body odor? I know. My sister had to tell me that my crystal was not working. So, Lift up your arm and take a whiff. Pleasant or nasty? (You can be the judge on this one.) So what is an Earth lov’in gal or […]
Green Crawler’s Relaunch, Better Online Green Product Shopping Experience
Almost two years ago I interviewed Ryan Lewis, CEO of Green Crawler, about the Company’s unique online green shopping website. Recently, I received an email from him telling me about the Company’s relaunch of the website and their growth over the last two years. So, what is Green Crawler? “Green Crawler is an innovative online shopping database of green, organic, natural, eco-friendly, […]
Take Care of the Earth and Yourself On Earth Day
With Earth Day fastly approaching, I have been pondering what should I write about. A list of 10 items on how to be kinder to the Earth? Earth Day announcements from various not for profits helping to make our world a better place? A gift guide to help you to change the world via your […]
FDA Approves Latisse, Eyelash Enhancer, Yet No Ban on BPA.
Photo by permission of Chloe Delong The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Latisse, which is made by Allergan to treat a condition known as hypotrichosis of the eyelashes, or in plain English, a person who does not have enough or inadequate eyelashes. According to Allergan, lush eyelashes were realized within sixteen weeks of […]
Enjoying Chocolate without Gaining an Ounce
Owner Lisa Francoise Schafer offers a sweet giveaway! Update: 2/13/2012: Lisa closed her shop to spend more time with her children. Hopefully, one day Sweet Dreams will be back. In the meantime. check out Eminence Organic Skincare. Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque. Eminence makes wonderful product. From the sound of the title, I don’t know about you, […]
