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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
Category Archives: must haves
May Must Reads
Some of our favorite authors are out with new novels this month, just in time for the beginning of beach season. The Da Vinci Code’s Dan Brown is taking on Dante’s Inferno, while the author of The Kite Runner and … Continue reading
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March Must Reads
Welcome to March madness and the most anticipated new book releases of the month! For those who’ve waiting impatiently for Hillary Clinton’s yet-to-be-written new memoir to hit bookshelves, there’s a new page-turner that follows the former secretary of state from … Continue reading
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February Must Reads
As you continue to hibernate indoors this Winter, cozy up with one of this month’s most promising new books. A memoir about friendships with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, a story of murder and red velvet cupcakes, and a tale … Continue reading
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January Must Reads
New year, new books! If you’ve already breezed through our must reads from 2012, it’s time to restock your shelves with this month’s brand-new releases. The year is kicking off with romantic novels, witty memoirs, and in-depth biographies. Add some … Continue reading
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Sugar Shout Out: December Must Haves!
Geek is hoping for Hobbit-related gadgets under the tree Lil’s loving kid-friendly kitchen finds Buzz is excited for Les Misérables and the season finale of Gossip Girl Très is reading wedding books and an Olympian’s memoir Fab is shopping for … Continue reading
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December Must Reads
Welcome to the wintry world of the holidays - happy December, everyone! As we bundle up and spend our evenings and weekends holed up at home with a fire (or candles) and a good book, now’s the best time to explore … Continue reading
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November Must Reads
The month of turkeys, family time, football games, and holiday shopping is here - so we hope you’re enjoying your bundled-up November! Chilly temps mean more time indoors with a hot drink and a book. So for those of you who … Continue reading
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November Must Reads
The month of turkeys, family time, football games, and holiday shopping is here - so we hope you’re enjoying your bundled-up November! Chilly temps mean more time indoors with a hot drink and a book. So for those of you who … Continue reading
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Sugar Shout Out: November Must Haves
Yum’s serving up bacon pancakes and herbed parmesan cheese snacks Bella’s stocking up on Joe Malone, L’Occitane, and Dior products Tres’ diving into Collateral, Fifty Shades of Chicken, and Grace Lil’s loving Skylar Luna pajamas and wooden rockers Fab’s found … Continue reading
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