earth friendly

My Raspberry Pink Jambu Shoe Love Affair

jambu raspberry sandals

I now believe in love at first sight. While walking through Nordstroms I spied the shoes of my dreams – Jambu Planet Vegan shoes? Sounds like a delectably delightful ice-cream flavor. Only these delightful Jambu Mary Janes were a treat for my feet. My feet stopped unable to leave the mall. They had to know how they’d fit – these …

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My iPhone Just Got Greener – the Kindle for iPhone App

There have been plenty of articles and blog posts on the eco-friendly Amazon Kindle – the jury is still out I suppose on whether or not the Kindle is as eco-friendly as they claim, but one thing that can’t be disputed is that ebook readers are here to stay. For those who buy a lot of books it would certainly …

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Fair Trade Teak Window Boxes: Beautiful and Sustainable

Despite the copious piles of fluffy white stuff strewn about the yard there are tendrils of Spring weaving themselves into each day with promise of more to come in the following week. (I like to help the melting along by kicking a bit (aka gobs and gobs) of snow into the driveway now and then – every little bit helps). …

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Fair Trade Chocolates Saved Me From the Dog House

Looking for a very last minute Valentines gift? Or, perhaps a unique “oops I forgot it was Valentines day” make up gift since it is now past the big day. These eco-friendly Fair Trade chocolates are certain to get you out of the dog house – well a little Fair Trade chocolate might help shorten the stay at least. Yachana …

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I’m A Swell Foop are You? Organic Cotton T-Shirt Giveaway

It’s in the air – no not smog I’m talking about the scent of love and the joy of getting free stuff – no matter your views on the cherubic little angel with the sharp pointy arrows – everybody loves free giveaways right? And Swell Foop is in the mood for love (and love inspired giving). Swell Foop has created …

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PowerGenix NiZN Rechargeable AA Batteries Saved Me From Vampire Bats!

I was spelunking in South America just this morning, I had my trusty high powered flashlight packed and ready for use when I heard the distinctive screech of an awakened and very thirsty colony of Desmodus rotundus, that’s vampire bats to those not familiar with these fierce man eating creatures. (ok they aren’t man eating but work with me here …

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Lights of America LED: Night Light Maybe, Accent Light No

Review: Lights of America 40 watt LED Accent Lights Bottom line… Thumbs way Down • 3-Pack LED Torpedo Lights • Small Base, 30,000 Hour Life • Uses 1.5 watts (40 watt replacement) • Package of 3 saves up to $348 • Warm White, Mercury Free Well eco friends after a fun and exciting holiday (and a move into a new …

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6 1/2 Things to Do With Used Wrapping Paper

AKA I’m Dreaming of a White (Green) Christmas from Behind Bars After all the excitement of gift opening is done what do we do with all that used wrapping paper? Well in the spirit of eco-friendliness and originality I have come up with a few fun ideas for re-using wrapping paper – even better than composting the biodegradable wrapping paper …

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