Have you ever watched a dog eating and wondered if she was uncomfortable craning her neck to get every last bit of kibble? “Ah, but she’s just a dog,” you might say. “Surely, dogs can handle eating from the floor!” But when I stumbled across These Creatures‘ amazing Designer Hanging Feeders, I had to wonder if my dog deserved a new dining nook.

And yes, dogs are dogs, but some pet experts say that elevated bowls help canines reduce strain to their neck and back muscles and joints. Young nothing-can-stop-’em …

It’s a funky time in fashion right now. While the stores and fat September issues would have us believe there are autumnal leaves falling about our feet, the reality is we’ve got some sunshine to go before buying fall clothes make any sense. If happiness is wanting what you already have, then surely misery is wanting a wardrobe entirely new. What’s a fashion-loving gal who craves a bit of next-season style to do?

I say, make like Liz Gilbert and take your wardrobe on a journey of re-evaluation. By adding …

Never underestimate the power of color. Each post in this series will explore an individual hue, but the characteristics of the topic color can be translated into tints and shades. Keep in mind that the effects and emotions we discuss are most prominent and intense in pure, saturated color. (In case you need to catch up on color, gather basic knowledge and catch a glimpse of red with the inaugural post.)

Basking in the warm glow of gentle yellow is a perfect way to continue the …

Stretch marks. Friend and new mom Erin Fox speaks of them in hushed, angry tones, calling them, “Something so evil they must be destroyed. Evilly.” Yes, Erin, stretch marks are bad. What’s more, they are complicated. No, I’m not talking complicated like understanding the appeal of putting crazy people on reality television. Stretch marks are complicated because a vigorous debate exists as to whether they can actually be prevented.

And the debate over stretch marks is fierce. It pits doctors against mothers against physical trainers against beauty technicians. And …

They’re convenient, cheap and widely perceived as necessary, but products such as frozen meals and bottled water can leave you cold when you think of the waste. We are spending way too much manufacturing products we either don’t need or shouldn’t buy, because of the damage they do or the ingredients they contain. An estimated 56% of all energy we produce in the U.S. is wasted during production and also chalked up to poor technology and design.

Here are a few to products to reconsider:…

The classic collegiate look never goes out of style. Whether you are on your way back to campus for a new year or are gearing your wardrobe up for fall, adding some collegiate staples are always part of the curriculum!

We’ve got  your eco-alternatives covered so you can go out and get the look -sourcing from the best eco-fashion brands around.

1. LIV GRN T-Shirt by Signorelli. A cropped tee with a strong message! This tee is made of organic cotton and a celeb favorite.

2. John Patrick Organic Pea Coat. High …

Whether hosting a casual summer cookout or stashing your sandals and towels after a trip to the beach, the Recycled Black Garden Trug from Spanish company Fiel is versatile enough to handle it all. We love that this flexible bucket is made from polyethylene used for manufacturing tires and comes in several sizes.

It looks durable enough that it could last for several years, even stored outdoors and exposed to the elements (after all, tires are made to withstand harsh winters, spring showers, and everything in between). We can totally picture …

“So all the dispersants are gone,”  I ask.

“Yes,” says John from NOAA.

“So, again, at this point it would be a scientific impossibility for them to persist, given their volatile nature?”

“Yes, maybe a few ‘in between compounds’, but yes, pretty much they should be entirely gone.”

Based on simple chemistry, if BP did in fact quit using dispersants as of July 15th (which the company is on the record saying), the compounds have to be gone. I press.

“So, the only way that they could be out there is if BP …