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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Make a Splash This Summer With Vintage Ads
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, we’re ready for the long, lazy days of basking in the sun over the coming months. So as we soak up the warm weather and daydream in our offices about diving headfirst into … Continue reading
Access to Education Opens Up New Possibilities for Roma Girls in Spain
Share This: It’s 5 o’clock, and Yasmina is running late for her after school drawing and painting class. She quickly grabs her watercolors, kisses her mother, and runs out the door. The public school is in the neighborhood, so … Continue reading
Been There, Done That: Is Hipster History?
Hipster haters, unite: apparently 27 percent of Americans think hipsters should pay a tax for being “so annoying.” The Public Policy Polling also found that 42 percent have an unfavorable opinion of hipsters. And with the negative stereotype the subculture … Continue reading
Sofia Coppola’s Greatest Lines on Growing Up Girl
Happy birthday, Sofia Coppola! The director, who turns 42 today, has been working on her latest film, The Bling Ring (out June 14). It stars Emma Watson as the latest – and, arguably, least likeable – Sofia Coppola heroine. And … Continue reading
Hannah Horvath on How to Survive Your 20s
Happy birthday, Lena Dunham! The actress, filmmaker, and writer turns 27 today, closing out another highly successful year of her relatively young life. The creator and star of the Golden Globe Award-winning HBO show Girls signed a $3.5 million book … Continue reading
4 Titillating Tidbits About Hillary Clinton Biopic
Raise your hand if you’d watch a movie following a 20-something Hillary Rodham while she’s deciding between her political career and her boyfriend, Bill Clinton. Yeah, that’s what we thought. Where can we buy tickets? Well, we’re getting a little … Continue reading
Rory and Lorelai’s Funniest Mother-Daughter Moments on Gilmore Girls
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re taking a look back at one of the most-loved onscreen mother-daughter duos of all time: Rory and Lorelei Gilmore on Gilmore Girls. Thanks to their close, quirky mother-daughter relationship, Rory and single mom Lorelei … Continue reading
27 Books Your Mom Will Love This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re looking for the perfect last-minute gift for Mom, we’ve got some books she’s sure to love. Whether she’s looking for something lighthearted and funny or an emotional memoir, these page-turners take on … Continue reading
Have You Read Fear of Flying by Erica Jong?
Good news for Erica Jong fans – her controversial novel Fear of Flying will soon be adapted for the big screen. First published in 1973, the smart book made waves with its frank, feminist perspective on women’s sexual attitudes. In … Continue reading
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Young Essay Winner Shares Her Battle With Body Image
We’re happy to present this post from our partner site Yahoo! Shine: Jennifer Wayland, 15, who attends Parkway Central High in Chesterfield, MO, quietly existed in a lonely well of low self-esteem, shame about her body, and, as she puts … Continue reading