Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Category Archives: Family
Daddy’s Girl: Sweet Father/Daughter Wedding Moments
There’s something about the bond between a dad and his daughter, so it’s no surprise that there are a number of special wedding traditions that center on this special relationship. Some of the most emotionally charged moments - aside from those … Continue reading
10 Books About Fathers and Daughters
This Father’s Day, we’re thinking about books with riveting father-daughter stories. To our surprise, we’ve read and loved quite a lot of them. The literary world offers some truly stunning examples of the dad-and-daughter bond, and they’d even make great … Continue reading
15 Things to Do With Dad on Father’s Day
This weekend is Father’s Day – the day to honor our dads with a thoughtful card or day together, if you’re lucky. Whether or not you’ve always been a daddy’s girl, take this Father’s Day to celebrate with some quality … Continue reading
35 Reasons Why We Love Dad (in GIFs)
Let’s take a moment to appreciate our favorite dad-isms ahead of Father’s Day. Dad may be embarrassing, less-than tech savvy, and a little clueless about what the kids think is cool these days, but that’s kind of what makes him … Continue reading
The Best Advice From Our Dads
Ahead of Father’s Day this weekend, we’re sharing our dads’ words of wisdom. After all, father knows best, right? To honor our pops, we’re looking at the father-daughter photos and fatherly advice our readers and editors have shared. (If you … Continue reading
“I Don’t Want to Be in My Brother’s Wedding”
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our Community. Add your advice in the comments! I’m not mean, my brother is 22 years old ( I am 27). I’m very happy that he is getting married. His soon … Continue reading
Science Explains Your Relationship With Mom
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. If you’re lucky enough to spend time with your mom, you might spot some of these mother-daughter relationship realities explained by science. Many research dollars have been spent to find out why your mom loves … Continue reading
Crack Mom Up With Mother’s Day Someecards
For moms with a sense of humor, skip the standard Hallmark greeting cards and send her a funny Someecard instead. With jokes about favoritism, awkward Facebook habits, and never-ending voicemails, these Mother’s Day-themed cards are sure to make her laugh. … Continue reading
How to Make Your In-Laws Your No. 1 Fans
Sure, when you’re trying to be part of a different family, you’re bound to run into a few hiccups. But if you’re truly struggling to build relationships, then follow these simple tips to find your footing. Whether you’re about to … Continue reading
Gifts Mom Doesn’t Want For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated. Flowers are always appreciated and seasonally appropriate. And if you want to splurge, mom won’t mind a spa day, even if it becomes an annual tradition. Of course massages or marigolds are not … Continue reading