| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Oct 10, 2008 at 9:00 am by Sarah Irani 12 Green Gifts Ideas for the Eco Hostess Let's just say a friend of a friend, who happens to be an Eco Goddess, is throwing a party and you’re invited. You want to impress her with your eco smarts and the best first impression is the gift you bring to show your appreciation. Here are some truly green gift ideas to suit all budgets.  Bouquet of Organic Flowers. It’s an old standby, but you can mention that they were grown chemical free, so they’re safe to smell to your heart’s content. Aloe Vera Plant. A gift that truly keeps giving. Beautiful, exotic and medicinal. Who wouldn’t appreciate one of these? Bottle of Organic Wine. We’ve already compiled a list of our favorites. Organic Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to taste them with fresh bread at the party. Organic, Fair-Trade Artisan Chocolates. I love Theo Chocolate’s delectable confection boxes. Palm Wax Candles. This set of chakra ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
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| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Oct 9, 2008 at 5:00 am by Liz Lewis 7 Effective Steps to a Greener Road Trip I confess. I love road trips. I think it’s in my blood. By the time I was 5, I had been across the States twice. Since then, road tripping has become something of a compulsion. But these days, with concerns about the environment and the skyrocketing price of gasoline, road trips aren’t looking quite so appealing. However, ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Sep 25, 2008 at 7:00 am by Tina McCarthy An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Disposable Dryer Sheets The simple task of buying dryer sheets is never a pleasant experience. None of the scents available appeal to my taste, and I agonize over the fact that these disposable essentials are anything but green or healthy. Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Sep 22, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Seasonal Living: the Autumn Yard With autumn officially upon us, maybe you've started incorporating warmer hues and rich notes into your décor scheme to prepare for the new season. But have your preparations gone beyond your front door? As the weather begins to change, your impatien, zinnia and marigold garden will start to wither. To keep the outside of your home ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 9, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Healthy, Organic Alternatives to Sugary Kids' Cereals When I was growing up, I reveled in candy-coated cereals. My mom let me eat whatever kinds I wanted, which included technicolor Rainbow Brite crisps and the ultra-sugary Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms. It’s a wonder my head didn’t explode with all that sugar running through my energetic little body! Sending your kids off to ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani 7 Tips to Beat Colds and Flu this Fall Cold season. Flu season. Spring cold season. Summer fevers. Are you the kind of person who catches everything that goes around? And do you envy those people who never, ever seem to have a sniffle? Here are some secrets – tried and true – of people who swear they never get sick. ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 24, 2008 at 12:00 pm by Sarah Irani Mmmmmm...Sex! Mmmmm, sex. Is there anything that’ll make you feel better than a heart-pounding romp between the sheets? Or better yet, on the couch, in a grassy field, or on the floor. But what can you do when it’s not really working anymore? Sometimes ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 19, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Petroleum: There's More Around Than You Know As we become culturally more oil-conscious - conserving where and when we can - it can be shocking just how pervasive petroleum products are. It’s not just about filling up your car or agricultural chemicals anymore: oil is hidden everywhere. Here’s a short list of petroleum-based products that you might not have even ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Oct 1, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy How to Reupholster Your Sofa (and Prevent Disaster) Your sofa has been through it all: stains, snags, tears and at least two cats. The fabric is faded, the edges are worn, and its shabby condition is way beyond a simple cleaning. Yet it’s still a perfectly functional piece of furniture. Even if you're a complete amateur, you can reupholster that sofa yourself, saving the planet from yet another ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Sep 29, 2008 at 6:00 am by Tina McCarthy Got Milk? Make Your Own Non-Toxic Paint in 2 Easy Steps Autumn is here, and your mellow yellow walls are already looking wrong. After researching your options, you’ve concluded that low-VOC paint isn’t quite green enough for your taste (after all, it still emits pollutants into the air you breathe every day), and non-toxic alternatives cost more than your budget can afford. So, what is a thrifty, ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |