By the end of the week your entire body is usually in need of a little pick me up. Not to mention the stress you may have put on your skin (and liver) say midweek, you know that one day a year we are all Irish. So with life’s stresses, and fun, reaping a little havoc on your routine, one of the fastest ways to look and feel more awake is to pay a little more attention to your face with an organic and natural face mask. Keep reading →

As winter is about to be a distant memory and the last few snow piles in the yard are melting away, it is time to think Spring!  There are many great foods that become “in-season” and instead of stews and roasts, we move to grilled food on the BBQ and lots of fresh vegetables!  Just the thought of a savory grilled chicken breast and a succulent variety of grilled vegetables, makes mouths water!  I thought I would share my favorite ideas for meat, poultry, and spring veggies as well as a top green choice for that BBQ you were planning on buying to take you into the next grilling season!  So put those parkas and snow boots in the closet and get ready to wake up your taste buds from that long winter’s nap. Keep reading →

It’s this season’s hottest number and has lit up the spring runways in various shades of glowing effervescence. Begone wintry black and welcome springly white! Let’s have a look at the some of the best ‘green’ fabrics for these LWDs and see if we can’t hook you up with the perfect number. Keep reading →

Choosing to use a natural yoga mat can help you stay in unison with your personal values, while enjoying many of yoga’s other benefits. There are several things to consider when looking for a more eco-friendly yoga mat. Greener yoga mats are often more expensive than plastic mats. Which makes sense, when you think about it. Production costs associated with pumping out PVC laden mats are much lower than working with natural materials. Also, because these mats are made from natural materials, they can break down more readily than the PVC mat competition, however technology and improved manufacturing methods have made this more of a mute point. In addition, some eco-friendly mats will emit a natural odor, but in most cases this can be solved by airing out your mat for an hour or so before its first use. Keep reading →

You might not always think about it this way, but what you put in your body largely affects your body’s largest organ. Any idea where I’m going with this? That fancy organ I speak of is your skin! And sometimes we can be downright mean to it, forgetting how cool this thin veneer we wear really is. Research suggests that a diet rich in antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and water is what really enhances your skin’s natural beauty. So in honor of your largest, and my personal favorite organ, I’ve gathered some info to help you nourish and protect your skin from the inside. Keep reading →

Go green this St. Patrick’s Day! But why? The original color associated with St. Patrick was blue not green. Over the years though, the color green and its association with the holiday grew because the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish people. From the 17^th century on, the wearing and display of shamrocks have become a symbol for the day.  Interesting, right? Keep reading →

Spring is such a tease. Warmer weather is on the way, but it’s not quite time to put the whole winter wardrobe into storage just yet. Thankfully, the one thing that can go is that heavy bulky winter coat; time to replace it with something that doesn’t make you break into sweat every time you walk more than ten yards!

This spring sees the coming of age of the boyfriend blazer. Oversized or straight fitted, these classy little numbers will last you all the way into summer. Wear them wrapped up tight with a belt to keep the wind out, or roll up the sleeves and let it hang loose and easy when the sun decides to show its face.

All of these jackets are sustainably sourced and reasonably priced, so they won’t put your conscience or your purse out of joint! Keep reading →

Being so caught up in face products as of late, I’ve completely neglected the other 90% of my skin. No doubt this is due to an attempt to cover and forget about every last bit of exposed skin these winter months. I can’t promise this mistake won’t happen again, but I do promise to point out some pretty spectacular, earth friendly body moisturizers from a few green cosmetic companies.

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Traveling with a toddler is not the easiest thing in the world. You need lightweight, versatile gear, plenty of snacks, and LOTS of distractions. In your haste to prevent airport and airplane freakouts, you might forget to make eco-conscious choices. We’re here to help, with the essential green kit for traveling with toddlers. Keep reading →

Last week, Renee told us which organic products can keep our skin looking and feeling good in the harsh winter weather. Kids and babies have a special set of needs when it comes to their skin. Kids need good sun protection (especially if they’re old enough to go skiing or snowboarding), and plenty of hydration (especially if they’re spending lots of time indoors in a heated house). Babies need healing ointment to protect little butts from diaper rash, especially if those little butts are wrapped in layers of winter clothes – while cozy thermals trap heat, they can also trap moisture, making rashes more likely. And every little one needs bug protection. Wait, what? Bugs? In the winter? Yup – don’t forget that, for half of our planet, it’s actually summer right now: Australia and South Africa, for example, are just hitting their peak annual temperatures. Natural insect repellent is perfect for keeping babies bite-free safely. Keep reading →