They’re watching you – the advertisers and marketing gurus – keeping track of your every eco-purchase.…
Month: December 2008
The New Poverty: 1 in 10 Americans Now on Food Stamps
The price of food’s been going up, up, up. I watched my normally cheap veggie-protein, quinoa, double in cost over…
A Party Dress for Any Party
The party parade of 2008 seems to have a much mellower mood than recent years, most likely due to the trying times we…
Ecosalon Recipes: Curry in a Hurry
I love Indian food with its various curries, aromatic basmati rice, and fluffy, warm nan bread. Fortunately with a few g…
Spread Some Lemongrass Love
The latest diffuser craze has everyone smelling up their spaces, but anyone with a sensitive snout best beware. There…
9 Reasons You Should Never Buy an Animal from a Pet Store
When my husband and I were about to move to our new place, I told him I’d like to get a cat, so we planned to adop…
Lessons from Our Grandparents: Proven Habits of Personal Sustainability
It seems like yesterday that the SUV was a coveted status symbol and the sight of a compost bucket could elicit a raised…
Nectar Essences: Embrace of the Flowering Realm
Curling up each night to sleep, I’ve found a simple ritual that makes bedtime just a little more cozy and sweet. I…
